LA Galaxy Forward Ola Kamara Called up for International Duty

Published on November 7, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release

LOS ANGELES (Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018) - LA Galaxy forward Ola Kamara has been called in by the Norwegian National Team, the federation announced yesterday morning.

Kamara and Norway will play two away matches as they take on Slovenia on Friday, Nov. 16 at Stožice Stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia before traveling to take on Cyprus at GSP Stadium in Strovolos. The matches will mark the final two of UEFA Nations League group play. In League C, Norway are currently tied with Bulgaria for most points in the group, but lead on goal differential. If Norway wins Group C, they will be promoted to League B.

Kamara was last called up by the Norwegian National Team in May, although he did not appear in either of Norway's friendlies against Iceland or Panama. He was also called in by Norway in March, when he recorded a hattrick during a 4-1 win over Australia. He originally debuted for his country on Oct. 11, 2013 and has made 10 total appearances.

In his first season with the Galaxy, Kamara recorded 14 goals and three assists. Kamara has scored 48 goals and tallied eight assists in his three seasons in MLS.

DATE MATCH TIME LOCATION

Friday, Nov. 16 Norway vs. Slovenia 11:45 a.m. Stožice Stadium Ljubljana, Slovenia

Monday, Nov. 19 Norway vs. Cyprus 11:45 a.m. GSP Stadium Strovolos, Cyprus

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