Born in
Bamako, Mali, Tamboura began his career for
Djoliba AC and on 22 August 2006, Tamboura signed a loan deal ending on 30 November with Swedish club
Helsingborgs IF. On 23 November 2006, the HIF board announced that Tamboura had signed a three-year contract with the club. On 28 January 2010, Tamboura signed for
Ligue 2 side
FC Metz from Helsingborgs IF until June 2012. In July 2012 he signed a three-year contract
Danish Superliga club
Randers FC. ==International career==