"This is a significant setback for Al and his family but we will continue to fight this case and have full confidence that common sense and justice will prevail and that Al will be allowed to continue his life in this country.
"We have been very fortunate that we have been able to count on the support of Watford MP, Claire Ward, in making representations to the Home Office on Al's behalf and we look forward to continue working together with her on this." Bangura was trafficked from Sierra Leone at the age of 15 and upon arrival in the United Kingdom was subject to a sexual attack, before seeking refuge as an unaccompanied minor. Since that time Bangura has worked hard to build a social and domestic life, create a stable environment for his family and contribute hugely to society through not only his football, but also his voluntary community work. Bangura fears a return to his homeland, where personal circumstances dictate his life may be under threat from the Soko tribe, whom his late father was once head of.
