Young Sierra Leonean defender Juma Bah made a memorable first start for Racing Club de Lens in their 1-0 victory over Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1.
The 18-year-old, on loan from Manchester City, played a crucial role at the heart of Lens’ defense, helping his side secure a clean sheet and end a four-match losing streak.
Lining up as the central center-back in a five-man defensive setup, Bah displayed composure and defensive solidity against second-placed Marseille.
He played the full 90 minutes, making 12 clearances, 5 ball recoveries, and winning 2 out of 3 tackles, proving to be a key figure in Lens’ defensive resilience. Bah ended the match with an impressive 7.4 rating.
His standout performance has already drawn praise, with Real Talk Manchester City posting:
“Manchester City fans, let’s not forget Juma Bah. He’s out on loan at Lens and was rock solid against Marseille tonight. The future of our defense is in safe hands.”
With such an impressive debut start, Bah has made a strong case to become a regular starter for Lens as they push to improve their league form.
