Skipper Bangura set to miss matches in Morocco due to injury

Skipper Bangura set to miss matches in Morocco due to injury

Neuchâtel Xamax defender Umaru Bangura has confirmed his unavailability ahead of Sierra Leone friendlies this month.

Bangura was named in the list of 19 foreign-based players for friendlies against South Sudan, the Gambia and Morocco on the 6th, 9th and 12th October, respectively, in Casablanca Morroco.

However, the former Zürich centre back has told ths medium that he is recovering from a muscle strain and a broken finger he sustained in their 3-1 win over Stade Lausanne-Ouchy last week.

Meanwhile, the skipper is not the only player that will be out of matches in Morocco. Genoa attacker Yayah Kallon and Panetolikos winger Jonathan Morsay will not be in the North Africa state of Morocco.

The West African nation played 0-0 in their last outing against Ethiopia at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on 26th August.

Sierra Leone will use matches as preparation ahead of the TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year.

Connect with us @football_sierra, on Facebook/ Instagram Football Sierra Leone, writer John Bangura.

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Serie A side Genoa attacker Yayah Kallon and Panetolikos winger Jonathan Morsay are doubtful for Sierra Leone friendlies against South Sudan, Gambia and Morocco this month.

Both players were named for the first time in coach John Keister squad for upcoming preparations matches slated to be played on 6th, 9th and 12th October, respectively, in Casablanca Morroco.

However, both players are unsure about making the trip, but they did not state any reasons for their possible unavailability for this month games. 

Meanwhile, three more new faces were named in the 19 foreign-based called up by coach Keister.

Ex England International Steven Caulker, trading with Turkish side  Gaziantep F.KSC Cambuur winger Issa Kallon and English National League side Barnet F.C. defender David Sesay are part of the new inclusions.

Among the three, David Sesay has confirmed his availability to this medium.

The West African nation, last outing was against Ethiopia, the Leone Stars dominated by local stars played to a barren draw at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on August 26.

The Gambia and Morocco will also use matches as preparation ahead of the TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year.

Listed foreign-based named for upcoming Sierra Leone Friendlies 

Defenders 6

Skipper Umaru Bangura Neuchatel Xamax, Steven Caulker on loan Gaziantep, David Sesay Barnet FC, Alie Sesay Persebay Surabaya, Daniel Francis RW Ahlen, & Osman Kakay Queens Park Rangers 

Midfielders/Wingers 7

Issa Kallon SC Cambuur, Yayah Kallon Genoa, Jonathan Morsay Panetolikos, Kwame Quee Víkingur Reykjavík, John Kamara Unattached, Alhassan Koroma RB  Linense , & Alusine Koroma RB  Linense

Strikers 6

Alhaji Kamara Randers FC, Mustapha Bundu AGF Aarhus, Augustine Williams San Diego Loyal, Augustus Kargbo FC Crotone, Kei Kamara HIFK, & Sullay Kaikai Wycombe Wanderers F.C.

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Kamara, 27, goal came in the 41st minutes assisted by Hammershøj-Mistrati. The striker could have doubled his tally in the 55th minute before he was replaced in the 63rd. 

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Sierra Leone announced three friendlies to be played on 6th, 9th and 12th October, respectively, in Casablanca, Morroco.

“During the upcoming break in the Allsvenskan, Kevin will have the opportunity to represent the country in the friendly matches against Gambia, South Sudan and Morocco,” Orebro SK stated on their website. 

“For the gathering, the national team captain John Keister has chosen to include ÖSK’s Kevin Wright in the squad.”

Wright, 25, last played for Sierra Leone in the barren draw in Freetown against Nigeria during the African Cup of Nation qualifier on November 17.

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