by FSL News | 31 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- The only female technician in the ongoing Sierra Leone Premier League, Victoria Conteh, suffered her second defeat in five dugout appearances.
- Saidu Sesay scored East End Tigers opener, but the host team fought back coming from behind to register a 2-1 win over Tigers their first win after their last three defeats.
As a consequence, the May Park boys move to ninth on the log.
The Edwardians suspended coach Patrick Bangura following defeat to FC Johansen mainly after the coach comments to the media about salary backlog.
On Thursday, struggling Mighty Blackpool recorded their first win of the season in a five-goal thriller against Central Parade.
The Tis Tas boys finally came out fighting as they reinstated some prestige overcoming Central Parade 3-2 their first league win from seven matches this season.
Coach Chernor’s side before the victory over Central Parade has only managed three draws and three defeats.
Goals from Mohamed Aruna, Abubakarr Kamara and Kandeh Turay were enough despite a strong display from another struggling side.
Kelifala Kamara and Alpha Conteh were the scorers for Parade FC.
- Back to back league victory for FC Johansen
On Wednesday, FC Johansen makes it a back to back victories after their one-goal win over the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces soccer team.
FC Johansen goal came in the 80th minute from the penalty spot. Abdul Kamara converted as they move up to eight on the log for the first time this season.
Their first victory was against Old Edwardians at the Siaka Steven Stadium on last Friday.
A brace from Melvin Davies in the 47th and 58th minutes respectively were enough to ensure they grabbed maximum points.
Davies was named Man of the Match by the league’s technical observers.
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by FSL News | 31 Jan, 2020 | African News
Cameroon’s AS Saint Etienne centre back Harold Moukoudi has joined Middleborough on loan until the end of the season.
“The 22-year-old Cameroon international became our fourth signing of the January transfer window, making the Teesside switch on deadline day,” Boro posted on their website.
“We’re delighted to bring Harold into the club. He’s a player we’ve been keeping an eye on and it’s a real coup that we’ve been able to bring him here,” Boro head coach Jonathan Woodgate said.
The former French youth international signed for Saint Etienne last summer, and played at the Riverside against Boro in pre-season in a 1-1 draw.
Moukoudi has played 16 times for Saint Etienne this season and has featured in their Europa League campaign.
The defender started his playing career with Le Havre where he made 63 appearances and scored six goals for the Normandy-based side, and was a regular feature at the back for them.
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by FSL News | 31 Jan, 2020 | African News
Cape Verde international, Nuno Da Costa, has been included in the Nottingham Forest side for their trip to Birmingham on Saturday.
The striker joined the Championship side for an undisclosed fee from RC Strasbourg.
Costa, 28, who enjoyed promotion with the French top-tier side, making a total of 87 appearances including in the Europa League, has been included in Forest side for the trip to Birmingham City on Saturday.
The frontman also has international experience with Cape Verde, regularly featuring in the qualification stages for the African Cup of Nations.
Manager Sabri Lamouchi has been eager to sign a striker since arriving at the club in June.
Lewis Grabban currently the only recognised forward in the squad after Rafa Mir has returned to Wolves after a loan spell while promising youngster Tyler Walker is on a season-long deal with League One side Lincoln City.
Nottingham Forest has been great this campaign sitting third as they target promotion.
Joe Lolley’s first-half goal was enough to help his side to third place within two points of the top two spots after beating fellow promotion hopefuls Brentford at Griffin Park.
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by FSL News | 29 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
East End Lions defender, Kemson Fofanah has said the clash against Kemboi Eagles is going to be tough, but an exciting tie as they are motivated to win away.
Kamboi Eagles fans watching live training today
The two sides lock horns for the first time this season at the Kenema playing field on Saturday. Last season they played to a barren draw at the same venue.
Host Kamboi Eagles unbeaten so far winning five out of their six matches played in this campaign.
The Killers, on the other hand, defeat big money spenders Bo Rangers in their last encounter to move up to second behind their host.
“We are going to respect them, they have been so compact and composed this season,” Kemson to FSL news.
The former B93 defender added, “After our victory over Bo Rangers, we moved up to second, and that on it own is a motivation.”
“It’s going to a tough, strong and exciting game against the current league leaders. Kamboi Eagles an organised side, and we are the defending champions which mean we want to win every match.”
Fofanah has played in their last five fixtures since joining after a spell with Danish third-tier side Boldklubben 1893.
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by FSL News | 29 Jan, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Striker Suffian Kalokoh, 18, is set to play for Swedish top-tier side AIK on Friday.
AIK have confirmed that they will be looking at the player in the next coming days. Photo Kalokoh who arrived in Karlberg on Wednesday, if impressive will stay.
The 2019 West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone A Under-20 Championship Golden Boot award winner with his six goals for Sierra Leone, will be with the AIK’s squad for test against Gif Sundsvall on the 31st.
The AIK Freetong player will also travel with the club to their training camp in Marbella, Spain (February 7-16). Suffian will be on trials from January 29-February 18 Football Sierra Leone understands.
“He has qualities that interest us,” AIK scouting manager Tobias Ackerman told club’s website.”
“We have had the opportunity to look at Suffian in our operations for a little longer than normal. We think that is good considering his young age and that he has not been to Europe before.”
He scored his first international hat-trick as Sierra Leone beat 10-man Mauritania 3-1 in match the day of the competition before another brace to help Sierra Leone down host Guinea en-route to the semi-finals.
Kalokoh scored six goals ahead of all the strikers from the eight representing Countries and was named Man of the Match after his three goals against Mauritania.
The young attacker scored his first international goal on his debut against Liberia at the 2019 Wafu Nations Cup in Senegal in September.
Kalokoh finished behind Musa Tombo and Baimba Sesay as the third-highest goal scorer with 10 goals, while playing for Old Edwardians last season in the Sierra Leone Premier League.
Suffian Kalokoh wins WAFU U20 top scorer award
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