Although born in Kenema, he moved to the capital city of Freetown at a young age.
He won several best goalkeeper awards with youth clubs like Blackhall Strikers, Junior Cenegal, and Best Contractors.
However, his tiny physical appearance did no good during that time to convince his coach to become the club first choice goalkeeper.
In 1997, Small Attouga was outstanding in goal in an international friendly against a top Liberian side Invincible Eleven.
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