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Iain Collin

New Livingston signing Mo Sangare hoping international football can help him to shine

Mo Sangare insists international football can help inspire him to succeed at Livingston.

The former Newcastle United youth has penned an initial two-year deal with the Lions after departing Accrington Stanley.

The 24-year-old, who was born in Monrovia but moved to England aged 14, has seven caps for Liberia and two goals, including a stunning effort against South Africa back in March.

And the energetic midfielder admits international recognition is what makes all the domestic hard work worthwhile.

He said: “When you’re back home, there’s nowhere like home. When you’re there, you feel welcome.

“It’s a lot different to club football.

“It just shows you what you’re working for.

“For me, personally, every time I go back home, it reminds me of where I came from and what I’m working for.

“I’m excited to be at Livingston and I can’t wait for it to start and to show people what I’m capable of.”

Sangare only left Newcastle last summer after six years with the Magpies.

Having had a previous loan spell with Accrington, where he was also a youth before joining Newcastle, he made 22 appearances in League One.

He added: “The environment [at Livingston] is great to work in and if you’re trying to improve it’s a great place to come.

“My reaction when I heard Livingston were interested was, ‘okay, let’s get this sorted, I’m ready to work’.

“I’m very excited. It’s something new, a new challenge, and I’m looking forward to what it brings.”

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