By: Mohamed Abu Conteh
Former Freetown City Council football club (FCFC) Captain Edward Thullah has joined East End Lions FC for an undisclosed fee. The club made this announcement through the media that End Lions is delighted to confirm the signing of Former Freetown City FC midfielder and Captain Edward Thullah aka ‘Putu’ on a permanent deal.
Putu joins the 14-times Sierra Leone Premier League winners on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, with an option to extend the contract.
“I feel very excited about joining East End Lions F.C this is a very special club and it’s like a dream come true,” he further adds “I had several offers from top Premier League Clubs, but I believe East End Lions is the ideal place to be and best for the progression of my career.” Said Putu.
Edward Thullah fondly called ‘Putu’ has developed into one of the best attacking midfielders and set-piece specialists in the country’s top-flight league and has won most man-of-the-match awards in the ongoing league.
Team Manager Zainu Deen Karim described Edward Thullah aka Putu as a”fantastic” signing with “exceptional qualities”. “He is the perfect fit and the missing jigsaw in our squad. In addition to his outstanding technical abilities, Putu will add valuable experience and leadership skills to the squad, and we are looking forward to seeing the benefits of these qualities on the pitch in the second phase of the league and beyond.”
The player is set to make his official debut at home against Ports Authority FC on Friday 14th April 2023 in the opening match of the second round of the 2022/23 Sierra Leone Premier League.