球员介绍
Ibrahima Koné (born 16 June 1999) is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Arabian club Al-Okhdood on loan from Spanish club Almería and the Mali national team.
Club career
In February 2018, Koné signed for Norwegian Eliteserien club FK Haugesund on a contract until 2021. On 10 January 2021, he was transferred to fellow Eliteserien club Sarpsborg 08. He signed a three-year contract with the club.
On 31 January 2022, Koné signed a 4.5-year contact with French Ligue 1 club Lorient.
International career
Koné made his debut for the Mali national team on 22 July 2017 against Gambia, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–0 win. His next appearance for Mali took place four years later, in a 1–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Rwanda on 1 September 2021. On 12 January 2022, Koné scored the only goal in Mali's opening AFCON game against Tunisia, winning the game 1-0 with a penalty in the 48th minute. This particular game received international attention as referee Janny Sikazwe blew for full-time first in the 85th minute, then again in the 89th minute, creating great controversy as Tunisian coach Mondher Kebaier branded the referees actions "inexplicable".
Club career
In February 2018, Koné signed for Norwegian Eliteserien club FK Haugesund on a contract until 2021. On 10 January 2021, he was transferred to fellow Eliteserien club Sarpsborg 08. He signed a three-year contract with the club.
On 31 January 2022, Koné signed a 4.5-year contact with French Ligue 1 club Lorient.
International career
Koné made his debut for the Mali national team on 22 July 2017 against Gambia, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–0 win. His next appearance for Mali took place four years later, in a 1–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Rwanda on 1 September 2021. On 12 January 2022, Koné scored the only goal in Mali's opening AFCON game against Tunisia, winning the game 1-0 with a penalty in the 48th minute. This particular game received international attention as referee Janny Sikazwe blew for full-time first in the 85th minute, then again in the 89th minute, creating great controversy as Tunisian coach Mondher Kebaier branded the referees actions "inexplicable".