Kei Kamara retires after 20-year soccer career
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Kei Kamara has announced his retirement from soccer at age 41, capping a 20-year career that began as a child refugee in Sierra Leone. Known for his prominence in Major League Soccer and a stint with Norwich City in the Premier League, Kamara's journey has been marked by resilience and achievement. Following his retirement announcement on June 3, 2026, there will be reflections on his contributions to the sport and his influence on younger players. His story is highlighted in a recent episode of 'More than the Score.'
- •Kamara retires after a two-decade professional soccer career.
- •He began his career amid civil unrest in Sierra Leone.
- •Kamara became one of MLS's most popular players.
- •He had a brief spell in the Premier League with Norwich City.
- •Further insights are available in the 'More than the Score' episode.
- 12:00 PMBBC Football — More than the Score
"Kei Kamara went from child refugee to a 20-year professional football career
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