UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State men’s soccer announced the signing of fifth-year transfer Aboubacar Camara.
Camara joins the Nittany Lions after spending his senior year at Kentucky. The forward saw action in 20 matches where he recorded 13 shots, five of which were on goal. Camara tallied two assists with the Wildcats and scored three goals.
Prior to joining Kentucky, Camara played three seasons at Louisville. The Philadelphia native started 46 matches with the Cardinals where he led the team in scoring for three consecutive seasons. In 2022, he moved to eighth all-time at Louisville with his 25 career goals. The year prior, Camara become the first Louisville player to score double digit goals since 2016. His 13 goals were second in the ACC and 10th nationally.
Camara joins six transfers on the 2024 roster with notable collegiate playing experience in Andrew Cooke (Colgate), Chase Oliver (Wake Forest), Christian Dionne (UConn), Jack Bonas (Villanova), Kojo Dadzie (Brown) and Michael Hewes (Penn). Overall, Penn State has signed 13 student-athletes to its roster this off season.
COOK ON ABOUBACAR
Abou is a proven goal scorer at the highest level of NCAA DI soccer. I am thrilled to be reunited with him as we had the pleasure of working together at the Philadelphia Union Academy. Abou is a smart, dedicated and hardworking striker who will make a significant impact for the Nittany Lions this fall.
ABOUBACAR ON PENN STATE
I fell in love with the campus when I came on my visit and the fact that it close to home is a plus.
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