Alasana Camara says he feels finally settled at Real de Banjul after scoring match-winning goals in successive games for the City Boys against Gamtel FC and PSV Wellingara.

The attacking midfielder and winger, who is enjoying a breakthrough season at Real de Banjul under Estonian coach Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko, has netted three crucial goals which turned to be winners against his former club, Hawks FC, recently against Gamtel FC and PSV Wellingara respectively.

He was elated after his match-winning goal against PSV saying: “I am very happy to score the winner for my teammates, the coaches and fans of Real de Banjul.”

The left-footed midfielder is finally enjoying a breakthrough season with the City Boys after joining the club two seasons ago.

He said: “My first season in Real de Banjul was very difficult, I could only play five times. I was sent on loan in my second season and it was tough but I am very happy and I feel settled now after playing week-in-week-out this season.”

The teenager joined the City Boys with a winger profile but the coming of Zahovaiko saw him play through the middle or behind the striker.

“Slava (Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko) started playing me in midfield because he believed I can perform there. He told me not to keep the ball long and that has helped me a lot. Slava has changed a lot about me and that is really helping my development,” the lethal left-footer said of his role change.

Alasana who’s fondly called ‘Forlan’ for his shooting prowess, has also earned recognition from the Gambia U-23 where he also scored in a friendly against FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina-bound Gambia U-20s.

This is what Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko have to say on Alasana Camara’s development under him so far. “We had a good conversation with Alasana last year in December. It was a man to man talk. I saw immediately that he has talent. The problem was his attitude and lack of discipline but I am very happy for him because after the talk, Alasana started working hard and changed his mentality and attitude as well.”

Slava added: “We set goals for the season together and now I am happy that he is working on that direction. After moving him to midfield, we saw what he is capable of. Alasana is a very creative player with good vision and technique as well. I am sure he can do more in the final zone. He can initiate good attacks by pass or fast driving. And he has also good nose for goal scoring positioning.”

“He has been improving his shooting technique and he is a very important player for our team. He is a good example for everyone in our team. He is aggressive in defense and working hard every day for teammates. He is smart and an intelligent player. I hope he continues growing.”