Early Career
Bangoura started his career in his native Guinea at local side FC Istres before being spotted by scouts from Gazélec Ajaccio. He joined the Corsican side, scoring 15 times in 44 games for his new club, before moving to French Ligue 1 outfit Le Mans in 2005. He made his debut on November 5, 2005 against French giants Marseille, starting his top-flight career in perfect style with a goal in his sides 3-0 victory. He ended his first season having played 23 times, scoring a respectable six goals. In the 2006/07 season he was the top scorer for Le Mans with 12 goals in 33 games as well as being the joint second highest scorer in the French league.
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