HIGH POINT, NC (Thursday, September 11, 2025) – Carolina Core FC today announced that the club has signed midfielder Mohamed Diakite.
Diakite, 29, joins Carolina Core FC after having played with Appalachian FC (2025) in the 2025 US Open Cup and Apothoes FC (2025) in USL League Two, SG Sonnenhof Großaspach (2020-22) in the German Fourth Division, Dacia Unirea Braila (2018-20) in the Romanian Third Division, SSC Farul (2017-18) in the Romanian Second Division, and Kalonji Pro Profile (2017) in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). Most recently, Diakite appeared for Apothoes FC during the 2025 USL League Two regular season.
“As we work towards fighting for a playoff spot, we are happy to bring in an experienced player like Mo,” said Carolina Core FC Head Coach Donovan Ricketts. “With his versatile skill set and ability to play multiple positions, he provides a valuable boost, not just for the rest of this season, but for the future as well.”
The Abidjan, Ivory Coast, native brings significant experience to Carolina Core FC, having played abroad in the German and Romanian leagues at the beginning of his career. After returning from abroad, Diakite returned to the U.S. Soccer system competing for USL League Two club Apothoes FC, as well as competing in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup with North Carolina based club, Appalachian FC.
Transaction: Carolina Core FC sign midfielder Mohamed Diakite.
TRANSACTION DETAILS
Mohamed Diakite
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6-4
Weight: 165
Date Of Birth: August 4, 1996
Age: 29
Birthplace: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Nationality: Ivorian
Last Club: Apothoes FC (USL League Two)
Transaction: Carolina Core FC sign forward Mohamed Diakite on a free contract.
