by FSL News | 2 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News, Video & News
Osman Kakay made his first start and played the full throttle of the game in QPR’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Tuesday night.
A third consecutive defeat for Rangers 2-1 by Fulham in the west London derby at Loftus Road, however, the QPR’s boss praised Kakay, who made his first league start since returning from loan in January 2019.
Warburton’s men took an early lead in last night’s west London derby, with Jordan Hugill rising highest to head in the opener inside the first minute at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. But the visitors pulled back level 20 minutes later through Harry Arter, who fired a long-range effort into the bottom corner.
Fulham similarly grabbed their winner with Cyrus Christie crashing in a low drive from outside the box with 15 minutes left.
Speaking after the game, Mark Warburton indicated that he felt Kakay played well.
“I thought he was excellent tonight,” Warburton said.
“There were several big performances but Ossie, to come in like that, play 90 minutes against a very good team, win his headers and to be tight on one-versus-ones, he made a huge contribution.
“He did the basics well – his positioning and his simple passes. I’m delighted for him.
“That was a big ask of any player at any level, and he showed huge desire and resilience.”
The Sierra Leone international played 11 matches for Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle while on loan.
Kakay, 22, will be hoping to continue his fine form when they take on Middleborough on Sunday 5th July at the Riverside Stadium.
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Extended highlights from Tuesday night’s west London derby.
by FSL News | 30 Jun, 2020 | African News, Sport News
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the postponement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they announced major changes for the current Champions League and Confederation Cup campaigns.
The continental showpiece event was initially scheduled to be played between January 9 and February 6 in Cameroon but has now rescheduled for January 2022.
“After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global situation, the tournament has been rescheduled for January 2022,” Caf confirmed in a statement. “The date for the final tournament and the remaining matches of the qualifiers will be communicated in due course.”
The qualifying tournament is only in its second round, and Sierra Leone was due to face Nigeria before the qualifiers halted due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Nigeria after two wins are leading Group L with six points followed by Benin, who have three points with Sierra Leone and Lesotho a point apiece.
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by FSL News | 29 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Former Crystal Palace academy player Ibrahim Kargbo Jnr suffered a bittersweet experienced in his first senior start in Dinamo Kiev away defeat on Sunday Matchday 28.
The youngster scored an own-goal in their 3-2 defeat to Desna Chernigov at the Yuri Gagarin Stadium.
His own-goal came in the 26 minutes to give the home team a 2-1 lead before he was substituted just after the second-half restart.
Kargbo, 20, made an impressive debut against Minai in Dinamo Kyiv 2-0 Semi-final cup victory on Wednesday, June 17.
Dynamo Kyiv is going to play their next match on 04/07/2020 against Shakhtar Donetsk in Premier League, Championship round.
Goals fact
0 : 1 Viktor Tsygankov 3 min / left-footed shot
1: 1 Egor Kartushov 12 min / left-footed shot
2: 1 Ibrahim Kargbo 26 min / own goal
2: 2 Viktor Tsygankov 86 min/back heel (Carlos de Pena)
3 : 2 Andriy Gitchenko 90 min/ header (Levan Arveladze)
Стартовий склад «Динамо» на матч проти «Десни»#FCDKLive #ДеснаДинамо
Slået op af FC Dynamo Kyiv i Søndag den 28. juni 2020
Kargbo Jnr makes Dinamo Kyiv debut in cup win over Minai
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by FSL News | 27 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone attacking midfielder George Davies was among scorers in SKN St. Pölten 5-2 victory as they race to survival in the Austrian Bundesliga on Saturday.
As a result, Pölten moves up to third in their qualification race to stay in the top fligh next season.
Davies, who started the game on the bench scored in the 61st and 63rd minute to give his side a 4-2 lead against Austria Vienna before Alan in the 83rd minute sealed the final scoreline.
Austria Vienna started well as they took the lead in the 18th minute after a combination via Christoph Monschein and Manprit Sarkaria.
Benedikt Pichler scored 1-0, but his goal was cancelled after 14th minute after Ljubic capitalises to level the scores (1-1).
Midfielder Christoph Monschein in the 36th minute gave Austria Vienna a 2-1 lead. However, less than 8 minute D Schutz accounted for Polten’s equaliser (2-2) after a competitive display in the opening 44th minutes.
Davies, 23, who was introduced in the 59th minutes impressively scored a brace to help his side secure victory away from home in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Pölten takes on Admira in their final group match on Tuesday 30th June at home.
FK Austria Wien – spusu SKN St. Pölten 2: 5 (2: 2)
Austria: Pentz; Klein (79. Madl), Palmer-Brown, Borković, Zwierschitz; Jeggo; Sarkaria (61st Wimmer), Prokop (61st Demaku), Grünwald (70th Sax), Pichler; Monschein (70th Edomwonyi)
St. Pölten: Riegler; Klarer, Luan, Muhamedbegovic; Rasner (81st Messerer), Ambichl (58th Davies), Ljubicic, Schulz; Schütz (74th Alan), Burke, master (81st Ouedraogo)
Goals: Pichler (18th), Monschein (36th); Ljubicic (32nd), Schütz (44th), Davies (61st, 63rd), Alan (83rd)
Yellow cards: Prokop (48th); Luan (86th)
Generali-Arena, referee Alexander Harkam, no spectators allowed
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by FSL News | 26 Jun, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has confirmed all 211 member associations will be entitled to a “basic solidarity grant” of $1 million each as well as $500,000 which must be invested in women’s football.
This was announced after world football’s governing “unanimously approved” on Thursday by the members of its council and insisted there would be “strict controls” on how the money is spent.
Besides, member associations can also apply for a COVID-19 relief loan worth 35 percent of their revenue up to a maximum of $5 million each. Continental governing bodies will get $2 million as a relief grant, and can also apply for an extra $4 million relief loan.
In May, the Confederation of African Football also approved $10.8 million fast-track support to all 54 members association.
Read Full Fifa statement below…
SLFA to benefit from CAF financial Covid-19 aid
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