by FSL News | 12 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
East End Lions goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara has urged teammates to maintain the high standards they showcase last season.
The Killers were left stunned after their opening 1-0 defeat, but Kamara maintained that will serve as a motivation to his side.
Keister’s men in a bid to revamp their season will be out searching for an instant response when they go toe to toe against arch-rivals Mighty Blackpool on Sunday at the Siaka Steven Stadium in Freetown.
It’s going to be edgy after the champions opening defeat of the new campaign against Ports Authority, their first in 25 matches played under coach John Keister.
Host Blackpool will know their visitors will not want a two straight defeat.
Kamara reckons the standards they set themselves last season must be upheld despite a difficult start.
“We are playing a League, not one match. I believe the defeat is going to be a motivation moving forward. Our defeat to Ports was hard to take, but not the end of the world,” Kamara to FSL News.
“Ports v Lions has always been a tradition. They always put up their best performances against us.”
“Last season, we won the league unbeaten, which means we cannot do so this season. However, as a team, we have to stay focus aiming at winning the league again.”
“Maintaining our standards is a new challenge for us. It’s going to be tough, but after our success last season, we have to keep it up.”
Kamara reiterated, “Every season has its aims and objectives. To be a champion, you have to play over 25 games this season. For us, our defeat is surely a motivation.”
The two most decorated sides played to a barren draw in the final day of last season.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday Kamboi Eagles defeat Freetown City FC to maintain their 100% start to the new season.
A 65th-minute goal from Ahmed Vandi separated the two sides at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
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by FSL News | 10 Dec, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Augustus Kargbo has scored four times since joining on loan
- Last season he was an important player for Italian Serie B side FC Crotone
Sierra Leone-born Augustus Kargbo has said that he is happy with Reggio Audace attacking prowess after Saturday’s win over Associazione Virtus Verona.
He scored Audace second goal as they thrashed the host team 4-1 in the ongoing Italia Serie C league. The goal was his fourth in twelve matches this season.
Kargbo, 20, who is on loan from Serie B FC Crotone until the end of the season, last October scored his first brace for Audace against US Triestina.
They are unbeaten in their last six games winning three and three draws leaving them standing fourth in Serie C Group B table.
The attacker speaking to FSL News reckons his exhilarating side have what it takes to go all the way.
“It was a great victory when you dominated your opponent like the way we did. The season is long, but we want to keep winning matches gathered as many points as possible,”
“Hopefully, we can win the league or make the playoff. Serie B is the target. I am confident that we have a very good team to achieve our goal.”
Kargbo added, “We are in a good position to even win the league if we keep winning matches. We have a very good group of players helping each other on and off the pitch.”
“One defeat all season to the current league leaders Vicenza Virtus. We are eight points behind them, but we know we are capable of chasing the top three. Lots of draws because of some of our mistakes.”
Their next Serie C outing is a tricky home tie against third-place side Padova Calcio on Monday.
Reggio Audace attacker Kargbo happy and hungry for more
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by FSL News | 8 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Defending Champions East End Lions suffered first league defeat in 25 matches
- Port Authority midfielder Alfred Nyuma pictured named Man of the Match
- Both sides shared spoils in both matches last season
Ports Authority handed defending Sierra Leone Premier League champions, East End Lions, their first league defeat in 25 matches played under coach John Keister.
A Djibril Koulibaly goal in the 79th minutes helped the Waterfronts boys edge out their East End giants rivals in their opening fixture of the new campaign at the Siaka Steven Stadium on Saturday.
The defeat to Ports marked their second in six days following the Challenge Cup defeat to FC Kallon Sunday 1st December.
Port Authority midfielder Alfred Nyuma (Shakila) was named Man of the Match after a brilliant performance for his side.
The Killers under the supervision of John Keister went undefeated in 24 matches en route to winning the 2019 league title.
Keister’s men open their 2018/2019 season with a victory over Mighty Blackpool in January 2019 since then they never look back.
On Friday, East End Tigers opening their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces soccer team.
A debut goal for Tigers new acquisition Philip Neville was enough as they take home maximum points.
East End Lions confirmed as National League champions
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by FSL News | 8 Dec, 2019 | African News
Senegal are the champions of the 2019 West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone A Under-20 Championship after beating Mali 2-0 in the final at General Lansana Conté Stadium in Nongo on Saturday.
The Senegalese opened the scoring in the 14th minute through N’diaye Abdoulaye from a free-kick.
The Malians forced their opponent to retreat as they search for an equaliser, but a resilient Senegalese defence was at there best in the first 45 minutes.
After the restart, an own goal from Malians Eagles defender, Lassine Tangara was enough as Senegal won the WAFU second edition championship.
The seven West African nation participated are Guinea, host country, Senegal, Liberia, Mauritania, Gambia, Sierra Léone and Mali). Matches played at two stadiums September 28 and General Lansana Conté de Nongo.
Sierra Leone who lost heavily to their Senegalese counterpart in their opening game of the competition were defeated 8-7 on penalties following a goalless draw with The Gambia in the third-place contest.
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by FSL News | 8 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Suffian Kalokoh has won the 2019 West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone A Under-20 Championship Golden Boot award with his six goals for Sierra Leone during the tournament.
The AIK Freetong player on loan to Bo Rangers was instrumental throughout the tournament. He was virtually guaranteed the prize ahead of Saturday’s third-place contest against The Gambia.
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.
Meanwhile, the Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone were defeated by the Gambia 8-7 on penalties after a goalless 90th minute of good youth football action at the September 28 stadium in Conakry Guinea.
Shooting Stars progress to semis at WAFU U20
WAFU U20 2019: Sierra Leone win to keep qualification hopes alive
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