Striker Ibrahim Kargbo undergoes successful surgery

Striker Ibrahim Kargbo undergoes successful surgery

by | 1 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News

Ibrahim Kargbo Junior has undergone a successful operation, the Ukrainian club has confirmed.

Kargbo Junior was involved in a collision with goalkeeper Nikola Vasil in the 32nd minute in their 2-1 win over Zorya Lugansk on Wednesday, April 28th in the Ukrainian top-tier.

The examination showed a double fracture of small and large birch bones.

“The forward will spend the next 3 months in a cast, after which he will start full rehabilitation,” Olimpik Donetsk said in a statement.

The young attacker, who is on loan from Dynamo Kyiv, scored two goals in his last three games before the incident.

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Sierra Leone striker Augustine Williams joins senior LA Galaxy side

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by | 30 Apr, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News

LA Galaxy have confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone attacker Augustine Williams from LA Galaxy II. 

Williams, 23, who was part of the Sierra Leone national set-up against Nigeria, has been presented with a new adventure in the Major League.

He was named the 2020 LA Galaxy II Player of the Year after leading Los Dos with 13 goals during the 2020 USL Championship campaign. 

“The forward, who joined on a one-year contract with two option years, holds a USA passport and will not occupy an International Roster spot on the LA Galaxy roster,” the club announced on Friday.

“Augustine is a productive and talented forward who has shown his quality with LA Galaxy II,” said LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te Kloese. 

“He is a player that we have seen excel at the USL Championship level and we believe will continue to develop on the field. He will provide good depth to our attack, and we are pleased to add him to our roster.”

Name: Augustine Williams 

Position: Forward 

Height: 6’2″

Weight: 165 lbs

Born: Aug. 3, 1997

Age: 23

Last Club: LA Galaxy II

Birthplace: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Nationality: Sierra Leone, United States

How Acquired: Signed on April 30, 2021

Roster Designation: Domestic 

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by | 29 Apr, 2021 | African News, Sport News

Liberia won the maiden Mano River Union (MRU) football for peace tournament in Kenema Eastern Province in Sierra Leone on 28 April.

After a goalless first half between the two neighbours, Liberia Nimba Kwado striker Alloy Brown double were enough in the second half to clinch the Mano River Union (MRU) football for peace tournament.

FIFA secretary-general Fatma Samoura, Liberia Football Association President Mustapha Raji, Sierra Leone Sports Minister Ibrahim Nyelenkeh and Sierra Leone Football Association President Isha Johansen among the dignitaries that graced the occasion at the newly newly-constructed artificial turf in Kenema.

Under John Keister, the Leone Stars are still searching for their first win. Sierra Leone has only won once in their last ten matches.

Their last victory was against Liberia in a World Cup qualifying match in Freetown back in September 2019.

Wednesday’s defeat to Liberia has added to the recent friendlies at the Stade Cheikha Boydie in Nouakchott Mauritania and the Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey, Niger.

In the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group L qualifiers, the Leone Stars drew in all their last three matches against Nigeria and Lesotho.

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by | 28 Apr, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News

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Playing for Spanish third-tier side Real Balompédica Linense, Alhassan Koroma, 20, has been a fundamental player in Antonio Calderón’s side promotion campaign.

A goalless draw achieved last Sunday against Real Murcia stadium has consummated the promotion to First RFEF of the popular Balona next season.

Koroma believes winning promotion from Segunda División B semi-pro to Primera división RFEF Professional League has helped him develop since he joined the club in 2019.

This season, the Sierra Leone international scored four vital goals in the race to promotion in all competitions in 23 appearances and has emerged as one of Sierra Leone’s developing talents, also a key member of the national team setup.

“The promotion means a lot to me. As a young player, I feel blessed to be part of the experience and achievement,” Koroma told FSL news.

“I have gained lots in terms of experience in and out of the pitch since moving to Spain. It’s no secret that I want to achieve is football. My aims and objectives are to play at the top level in Europe to prove to the world that Sierra Leone players can do it, and they have all that it takes if they are given the opportunity.”

“It has been a great season with some wonderful moment. I am pleased with the club, the people of Balona. The team is like a family to me, and I have enjoyed every moment spent here.”

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by | 27 Apr, 2021 | African News, Sport News

Sierra Leone’s Sierra Queens suffered a 3-1 defeat to their Liberian counterparts in the maiden Mano River Peace Tournament in Southern Province of Sierra Leone on Monday.

Goals from Hawa Kpan, Angline Kieh and Miatta Morris were enough as the Liberians walloped Sierra Queens.

Kumba Brima gave the host the lead in the 60th minute after a stunning performance by her side before Hawa Kpan’s 62nd-minute goal level the scoreline.

Angeline Kieh and Miatta Morris 70th and 90th goals ensure their triumph.

Sierra Leone men homebased team will take on their Liberian counterparts when the competition continues on Wednesday in Kenema at the new Artificial turf.

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