St Helens winger joins surprise new club

After signing players from Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos, Oldham RLFC have continued their impressive recruitment with the signing of Jumah Sambou from St Helens on a two-year deal.

The winger, who can also play at centre, signs for the club after progressing through the St Helens academy.

He made his Super League debut for Saints back in April 2022 and scored a try in the 30-10 loss against Castleford Tigers.

The 21-year-old also has championship experience, having played on dual-registration at Swinton Lions earlier this year.

After spending the past two seasons in the St Helens first team set-up, Sambou is ready to make his mark playing for Roughyeds.

“I’ve had a some experience in Super League and the Championship so I feel I’m more than ready for this opportunity with Oldham,” he said.

“I signed for the club because I wanted to be a part of a team that has ambition and wants to win things.

“I’m the type of player that can produce strong carries, I like to bring pace and power and I’m a strong finisher as well.”

Warrington-born Sambou was part of the St Helens academy side which toured Australia in 2019.

Sambou’s performances Down Under earned him the “Best Back” award after he helped Saints to victories over North Sydney, South Sydney and Penrith Panthers.

A year later, he was selected for the England National Performance squad.

After earning a full-time deal, ahead of the 2022 season, he continued his impressive try-scoring record when he scored seven to bring his total to 19 tries in 32 appearances since 2019.

Sambou’s signing brings the squad total up to 22 members for the upcoming 2024 season – with another to be added tomorrow.

Yesterday (October 23rd), Oldham confirmed the arrival of Craig Kopczak from Featherstone Rovers.

The former Wakefield Trinity, Bradford Bulls and Huddersfield Giants prop will also be joined by Leeds Rhinos hooker Bailey Alderidge and Wigan Warriors halfback Logan Astley as the club continue to pull off major coups.

Oldham are clearly showing ambition and have even been linked with Sean Long as a potential new head coach for the 2024 Betfred League One Campaign.