by FSL News | 23 Jul, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News
Sierra Leone native Josh Koroma was on target as Huddersfield Town defeated Stockport County 4-0 at Edgeley Park in their latest pre-season friendly ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Danny Ward, Josh Koroma, Jack Rudoni and substitute Kyle Hudlin were on the score sheet as Neil Warnock’s Terriers thrashed fancied Sky Bet League Two side Stockport County.
A total of twenty-one players featured as recruit Chris Maxwell made his debut in Town Colours during the final half hour after the senior players had gone three goals up.
Town took the lead through Ward inside the fourth minute before Koroma” doubled their lead in the 33rd minute. He missed a one-on-one a minute previously, shooting wide after outmuscling defender Kyle Knoyle but made no mistake with his second.
Jack Rudoni and Kyle Hudlin with Town’s third and fourth goals as they continue pre-season with Dutch side Heerenveen the next public test at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday, 29 July.
Town’s team for the first 60 minutes (3-5-2)
Lee Nicholls; Matty Pearson, Michal Helik (c) Josh Ruffels; Sorba Thomas, David Kasumu, Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Jack Rudoni, Jaheim Headley; Danny Ward, Josh Koroma
Town’s team for the final 30 minutes (3-5-2):
Chris Maxwell; Brodie Spencer, Loick Ayina, Yuta Nakayama; Sorba Thomas (c), Scott High, Josh Austerfield, Brahima Diarra; Kyle Hudlin, Kian Harratt
Unused substitute
Jordan Rhodes
Goals
Danny Ward (4’), Josh Koroma (33’), Jack Rudoni (62’), Kyle Hudlin (78’)
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by FSL News | 21 Jul, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News
Issa Kallon scored his second of the season in Shanghai Port‘s 3-0 win over Cangzhou Might Lions on Friday in the 18th round at the SAIC Motor Pugong Arena.
As a result, they extend their lead in the Chinese Super League table to 43 points after eighteen matches.
The host took the lead through Lü Wenjun’s (Shanghai Port) right-footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. VAR reviewed his goal before being awarded.
The home side doubled their lead through Wu Lei with a right-footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner, assisted by Li Shuai with a cross.
Sierra Leone International got the third with another right-footed shot from the box’s centre to the goal’s centre.
The Sierra Leone winger joined the Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port on 28 July 2022.
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by FSL News | 19 Jul, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News
English League One side Portsmouth have acquired the service of forward Abu Kamara on a season-long loan deal from Norwich.
The 19-year-old will play with the number 25 shirt at Fratton Park for the 2023/24 season. Kamara, who made his senior debut for the Championship side in the latter part of last season, is a highly rated young prospect.
Abu is an exciting young prospect who can play across the front line,” Blues boss John Mousinho told the clubs website.
“He’s got a really good goalscoring record for Norwich’s development side and has also made some appearances for their first team.
“Now he comes here and will be competing for a place at League One level. We’re thrilled to have him.
Kamara joined Norwich at the age of 10 and progressed through their academy, signing his first professional deal in January 2021.
He replaced Teemu Pukki in the 70th minute of a Championship defeat to Sheffield United to make his senior bow back in April.
That was one of three appearances Kamara made for the Canaries at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, also featuring in matches against Rotherham and Blackpool.
Portsmouth, under John Mousinho, missed out on the League One play-offs last season, finishing eighth.
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by FSL News | 19 Jul, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News
The 16-year MLS veteran delightfully expressed his satisfaction after being picked to represent Major League Soccer against Arsenal on Wednesday in Washington DC at the Audi Field.
The friendly game between the MLS All-Stars and Arsenal will take place on July 19, 2023. Kickoff is at 7 pm GMT (3 pm ET). The MLS team will be managed by former Manchester United ace and current D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney.
Last month Chicago Fire announced that their leading goal scorer Kei Kamara picked by Commissioner Don Garber to the 2023 MLS All-Star Roster. His second inclusion, he was a member of the 2015 MLS All-Star Game.
The club confirmed Kamara is the first Fire player to be named to an All-Star roster since Bastian Schweinsteiger’s selection to the 2019 MLS All-Star Team.
“It is a wonderful experience for me not only to be part of the Major League All-Star but because It was the Commissioner of the MLS who picked me – that is the best part of the whole thing because it shows the number of years of my contribution to the league also demonstrated his appreciation for me to be part of the squad. It’s amazing for me,” The MLS third all-time top scorer told this Medium.
On his family going through the experience
“A good time to share with my family. My dad is here to watch me play in the US, but I never knew his first going to be the All-Star game. Yesterday, I shared a moment when I took my dad to the White House standing close to the US President Joe Biden – these are achievements way more than football for me.”
“I am grateful for the fact that I get recognised for doing what I love. It’s one of the best things ever in my career, but I must enjoy these moments.”
Motivation for the Match against Arsenal
“We are very pumped up for this game – it is not just a friendly – when we represent MLS, we must be at our best to represent Major League Soccer. Arsenal as well want to represent thei club name, but at the same time, this is a moment we all have to enjoy.”
The Ex-Sierra Leone striker earned recognition for his goals playing for ten Major League Soccer sides. Kei Kamara, 38, joined Chicago Fire in early 2023 and is now third on the list of all-time MLS top-scorers.
In addition to being named an MLS All-Star in 2015, Kamara was named to the 2015 MLS Best XI following a career-best 22-goal season for the Columbus Crew. The Sierra Leone native was also named MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year in 2015.
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by FSL News | 18 Jul, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News
Africa’s formidable side, Super Falcons of Nigeria, will open their FIFA Women’s World Cup against Olympic champions Canada at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday.
Of course, Group B has been coined this year’s version of the Group of Death alongside co-hosts Australia and the Republic of Ireland.
Game 1: vs. Nigeria, July 20, 10:30 p.m., in Melbourne.
Boasting a talent-studded squad headlined by Barcelona’s Asisat Oshoala, Atletico Madrid’s Rasheedat Ajibade, and Sevilla’s Toni Payne, only a few nations outdo Nigeria in terms of quality, even though in recent times, that strength of quality has proven not to be enough as the nine-time African champions are slowly losing grip of their monopoly on the continent of Africa.
Canada, on the other hand, won historic back-to-back bronze medals at London 2012, Rio 2016 and a gold medal at Tokyo 2020. They are surely a force to reckon with.
Canada are reigning Women’s Olympic Football Tournament champions and heads to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ with a new level of confidence.
Asisat Oshoala, who is a five-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, is set to lead by example when they tackle Canada. Global soccer fans eagerly waiting for such a mouthwatering contest between the two nations.
Group stage (kick-off times are local and are subject to change)
20 July
Group A – New Zealand v Norway 19:00, Eden Park (Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau)
Group B – Australia v Republic of Ireland 20:00, Stadium Australia (Sydney/Gadigal)
21 July
Group B – Nigeria v Canada 12:30, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne/Naarm)
Group A – Philippines v Switzerland 17:00, Dunedin Stadium (Dunedin/Ōtepoti)
Group C – Spain v Costa Rica 19:30, Wellington Regional Stadium(Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-tara)
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