Juma Bah
FCA
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Apr 11, 2006 (20)
Right
6'5"
176 lb
Handed two-match league suspension
Bah has been handed a two-match Bundesliga suspension following his straight red card during Saturday's clash against Union Berlin, but remains eligible for Tuesday's DFB-Pokal encounter against Sonnenhof Grossaspach, according to the Deutscher Fussball-Bund.
Analysis: Bah received a straight red card in the 63rd minute against Union Berlin after catching Andras Schafer with a high, studs-up challenge. The 20-year-old center-back will now miss Augsburg's next two Bundesliga fixtures, including Saturday's clash against Freiburg, although his suspension does not apply to the DFB-Pokal. Bah has started each of Augsburg's last three league matches since joining on loan from Manchester City, establishing himself as a regular defensive option. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw could benefit from additional starting opportunities during his absence, while Bah remains available for Tuesday's cup fixture.
Sent off against Union Berlin
Bah was shown a straight red card in the 63rd minute of Saturday's Bundesliga match against Union Berlin.
Analysis: Bah was shown a straight red card in the 63rd minute against Union Berlin for a late challenge on Andras Schafer, and he will miss at least the home match against Freiburg on Saturday, Oct. 31. The DFB will decide whether his league ban goes beyond one match. The centre-back has started each of Augsburg's last three league matches since joining on loan from Manchester City. With Jeffrey Gouweleeuw already on in the match as a substitute, Gouweleeuw looks the most likely to step.
Cleared for Elversberg clash
Bah (calf) has been cleared to face Elversberg on Saturday after being omitted from Augsburg's latest injury report.
Analysis: Bah was forced off around the 80th minute of his first start for Augsburg after appearing to suffer a calf injury, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming fixture. However, his absence from the latest injury report indicates that the issue is no longer preventing him from being considered for selection. The center-back earned his first starting opportunity following Noahkai Banks' knee injury, and with Banks expected to remain sidelined for another two to four weeks, Bah could continue seeing significant minutes in Augsburg's back three. His availability provides coach Manuel Baum with an important defensive option ahead of Saturday's matchup.
Forced off on league debut
Bah was substituted around the 80th minute of his first start for FC Augsburg after appearing to sustain a calf issue.
Analysis: Bah's first start for FC Augsburg ended prematurely after he was forced off around 10 minutes before full time with an apparent calf issue. The center back had earned the opportunity to make his starting debut following Noahkai Banks' absence with a knee injury, making the potential setback particularly notable as he looks to establish himself in the back three. The severity of the issue remains unclear, and Bah will likely be monitored in the coming days to determine whether he can resume training without limitations or faces a spell on the sidelines.
Returns to full action
Bah (knee) played the full 90 minutes in Sierra Leone's 1-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea, according to the club.
Analysis: Bah's ability to complete the match is a positive sign after he was forced off with a left knee issue against Zimbabwe earlier in the international break. The defender has yet to make his Augsburg debut since joining on loan from Manchester City, but his return to a full workload suggests the injury should not significantly delay his push for club minutes. He should return to Augsburg available for selection following the international break.
Suffers apparent knee injury
Bah appeared to suffer a left knee injury during Sierra Leone's international match on Thursday, sitting down on the pitch in the 54th minute of the AFCON qualifier against Zimbabwe in visible pain before being substituted a few minutes later, according to Sierra Players.
Analysis: Bah has yet to feature for Augsburg this season since joining on loan from Manchester City, and this injury now adds further uncertainty to when he might make his debut for the club. No contact with an opponent was noted, and he was able to leave the field under his own power, though visibly limping, with no precise diagnosis or severity yet available.
Joins Augsburg on loan
Bah has joined Augsburg on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with an option to buy included, the club announced.
Analysis: Bah lands at Augsburg because Keven Schlotterbeck's departure left the club short of quality at center back, and the 20-year-old fills that gap immediately. He has yet to feature for Manchester City since arriving in January 2025, instead building up 51 competitive appearances across loan spells at Lens and Nice as a regular starter in Ligue 1. He should be in the mix for a starting role in Augsburg's back line from the outset.
Back in England
Juma Bah has returned to Manchester City following his loan spell with Nice.
Analysis: Juma Bah is coming off a solid season with Nice as he heads back to the Premier League, recording 22 starts in 26 appearances for the club. He would end with four clean sheets to go along with 29 interceptions, 35 tackles and 143 clearances, proving he has some solid presence in the defense. The defender has been linked with moves around Europe, as his odds of staying with City appear to be low, having spent the past two seasons on loan between Valladolid, Lens and Nice.
Imperious defending in draw
Juma Bah had 12 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Lille.
Analysis: Juma Bah was an ever present figure Saturday, leading the Nice defensive effort with 12 clearances as they played to a scoreless draw versus Lille. The Manchester City loanee also recorded two blocks for the third straight fixture. Across his 23 Ligue 1 appearances (19 starts), Juma Bah has contributed to four clean sheets.
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