an unsuccessful time at Stoke he was released at the end of the 2010–11 season. Ipswich Town Following his release from Stoke, Sonko went on trial with his former club Reading but was unable to earn a contract. On 26 August 2011, Sonko signed for Championship club Ipswich Town on a one-year deal. He scored his first goal for Ipswich in a 3–1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 October 2011. Sonko struggled with fitness and injuries during his time at Portman Road and was openly criticised by manager Paul Jewell after a 3–1 defeat against Leeds United. He was released by Ipswich at the end of the 2011–12 season. Akhisar Belediyespor Sonko joined newly promoted Turkish Süper Lig side Akhisar Belediyespor on 15 August 2012. He spent three seasons with Akhisar, making 63 appearances. Harlow Town It was announced on 6 August 2015, that Sonko had returned to England and signed for Isthmian League Division One North club Harlow Town. In September of the same year, Sonko revealed he turned down a one-year contract with Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock to remain with Harlow Town and stay close to his family. Sonko retired at the end of the 2017–18 season. International career Sonko was born in Senegal, but moved to France when he was six months and 14 days old. Despite this, Sonko initially elected to play for the Senegal national team. He represented Senegal at U23 level, but declined his call-up to their African Cup of Nations squad of 2006, opting instead to help Reading's ultimately successful bid for promotion to the Premier League. He then announced that he would play for France if selected, but if called up to the Senegal squad before a French call-up, he would play for the African team. Sonko was named in Senegal's provisional 38-man squad for the African Cup of Nations, which runs from 20 January to 10 February 2008. Senegal coach Henryk Kasperczak also included Sonko in his final 23-man squad making him the only uncapped player in the squad. He finally made his debut for Senegal on 12 January 2008 in their 3–1 win over Namibia in Dakar; he played the entire game in the centre of defence. Personal life His cousin Bacary Sagna is also a professional footballer. Career statistics Club A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League Trophy, FA Trophy, Isthmian