In the 1300s, a certain Bakari II, Emperor of Mali, is said to have discovered America. Today, it’s America for a Malian international at the Kings League, a 7-a-side football league. From La Berrichonne de Châteauroux, after Yacouba Sylla last year, Bakary Sako is making waves every Sunday evening with FC Silmi, a team led by streamer Domingo.
It’s a bit unclear to understand, but what’s important to note is that the attacker from Châteauroux is becoming a social media star. The power of his fascinating left foot impresses and stirs reactions, as the 37-year-old player scored eight goals in four matches in this particular format.
But Bakary Sako struggles more on Friday nights, when his former club battles for survival in the National league. In five brief appearances this season (71 minutes played in total), he hasn’t managed to find the net. Subbed in against Aubagne (0-0) and Quevilly (3-5), the striker did not change the games.
So, the one who says he’s “determined to do his best” to keep La Berrichonne up still has work to do as his club is now in the relegation zone. Hopefully, he won’t get injured in Kings League, like it happened to Hamza Chaib on Sunday, April 12th.
[Context: The article discusses Bakary Sako’s performance in both a 7-a-side football league and with his former club in the National league. It highlights his success in one format but struggles in the other.]
[Fact Check: While the claim of Bakari II discovering America is mentioned, it is a historical legend and not widely accepted as fact by historians.]
