by FSL News | 9 Nov, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone’s Alhaji Kamara scored in the 68th minute to put Randers in front at Cepheus Park in their 3-3 draw against AaB Aalborg on Friday.
Randers FC and AaB opened the 16th round of the Danish 3F Super League with six goals showdown.
Host Randers started brightly, but it was the visitors who took the lead in the opening 2 minutes from a Mikkel Kaufmannunder strike.
Six-minute after, Vito Hammershøy-Mistrati level the scoreline for the home side for his first goal in the 3F Super League. The 27-year-old midfielder received the ball a few yards off the field and kicked it dry in the bottom right corner.
Randers went in front from a Mathias Nielsen 20th minute goals to end the first 45 minutes with a 2-1 scoreline.
After the restart, the visitors increased the pressure and worked towards an equalization. Their hard works paid off when AaB’s Magnus Christensen made it 2-2.
Randers FC responded quickly and well, but this time it was the Sierra Leone international, whose header put the home side in front again. 3-2.
However, a Mikkel Kaufmannunder brace in the 73rd minute denied the home team all three points.
Randers will take on Nordsjaelland after the international break on November 22nd away from home.
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by FSL News | 9 Nov, 2019 | African News
Following his recent goals in the South African top-flight league with outfit Bloemfontein Celtic and without any exaggeration, Lesotho international Motebang Sera is a player to watch.
Motebang is coach Thabo Senong’s hidden gem his ability to score goals over the years, has been highlighted by Lesotho and South African media.
The striker is part of the Likuena final squad for their African Cup of Nations opener against Sierra Leone on Wednesday at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
Sera ‘s 50th-minute goal for Bloemfontein Celtic FC in their 2-2 draw against Maritzburg United FC in the Absa Premiership on Friday, signal a warning to Sierra Leone.
Bloemfontein Celtic FC are presently standing seven spot on the log after ten matches.
He featured in both matches against Ethiopia during the World Cup Preliminary qualifiers and played well despite unable to find the net. However, Sera, who was the 2018/19 Econet Premier League top goal-scorer has been a pivotal figure at Celtic after netting three goals in five appearances.
His goal Mamelodi Sundowns in their 2-1 defeat late August and recent goals against Maritzburg United, Highlands Park and SuperSport United have helped him settle in well in the South African league.
The striker was Lesotho league top scorer with 16 goals during the 2016/17 season. He came second with 14 goals during the 2017/18 season.
His 18 goals during the 2018/19 season emphasized why he was nominated for the Player of the Season Award at Lesotho Premier League side Matlama FC before his move.
The Likuena final squad is expected in Freetown later today to honour their Afcon opener before taking on the Super Eagles of Nigeria four days later at the Sesotho Stadium.
Lesotho Final Squad:
Goalkeepers: Sekhoane Moerane & Ntsane Lichaba.
Defenders: Bokang Sello, Kopano Tseka, Basia Makeup, Motlomelo Mkhwanazi, Lisema Lebokollane, Nkau Lerotholi.
Midfielders: Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Ts’oarelo Bereng Hlompho Kalake, Mohau Rammoneng, Litsepe Marabe, Tumelo Khutlang, Thabo Seakhoa, Jane Thabantso.
Forwards: Mokone Marabe, Motebang Sera & Nkoto Masoabi.
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by FSL News | 7 Nov, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- The Sierra Leone Football Association have confirmed John Keister as Leone Stars first-team assistant head coach ahead of matches against Lesotho and Benin.
- The former FC Johansen coach will replace coach Musa Kallon, who has been relieved of his duty by the SLFA with immediate effect, following a physical confrontation during the technical team training season a few days ago.
Sierra Leone to open their 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Lesotho on Wednesday 13th November behind-closed-doors at the Saika Steven Stadium in Freetown, due to a Fifa sanction.
Keister has been a success since taking over the reign at East End Lions. He guided the East End giant club to triumph during the 2018/ 2019 Sierra Leone Premier League season undefeated.
He was heavily involved with Leone Stars under Sellas Tetteh first spell.
Keister was in charge of Sierra Leone during the 2019 African Cup Of Nations qualifiers.
He guided Sierra Leone to their opening 2-1 win over Kenya in Freetown June 2017 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations first qualifier. However, lost to Ethiopia 1-0 at the Hawassa Stadium in matchday two of the Afcon qualifying campaign.
The former FC Johansen coach was still in charge of Sierra Leone until Fifa suspended the country ahead of the Ghana doubleheader for the 2019 qualifiers.
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by FSL News | 6 Nov, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Head Coach Sellas Tetteh has retained most of the players that played against Liberia in September’s World Cup Preliminary qualifiers for matches against Lesotho and Benin this month.
Sierra Leone to open their campaign against Lesotho on November 13 at the Siaka Steven Stadium, before travel to face the Squirrels of Benin a few days later in Matchday one and two of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Keeper John Trye earned first recall since 2014 following his impressive title triumph with Canadian Soccer League with side Scarborough SC.
The last time he played for Leone Stars was in 2014 against Congo DR in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification at the Stade Tata Raphael in Kinshasa.
The shot-stopper made his Sierra Leone debut on 9 February 2011 against Nigeria.
Swedish Allsvenkan titleholder and golden boot winner, Mohamed Buya Turay, Kei Kamara, FC Zurich defender Umaru Bangura, Kwame Quee the scorer in defeat in Liberia are all named for upcoming matches.
Queens Park Rangers defender Osman Kakay, who is on loan to Scottish side Partick Thistle and Leicester City academy graduate Alie Sesay, playing his professional football with Bulgarian side FC Arda Kardzhali, are the notable inclusions.
Kakay, 22, who made his international debut against Ethiopia during the 2019 African Nations Cup qualifier, has been an important player for the Jags.
The notable absentees are, experienced defender David Simbo playing in the Northern Cyprus Premier League with Baf Ülkü Yurdu and Alfred Sankoh, who plays for Norwegian side Notodden FK
Invited Overseas-based players
Keepers:
Solomon Zombo Morris Football Club de Bois Guillaume, John Trye Scarborough SC
Defenders:
Umaru Bangura FC Zürich, Alie Sesay FC Arda Kardzhali., Osman Kakay Partick Thistle F.C, Hassan Milla Sesay HIFK Fotboll, Mustapha Dumbuya Phoenix Rising FC.
Midfielders:
John Kamara Keşla FK, Kwame Quee Víkingur Reykjavík (loan), Abdul Sesay Oulun Luistinseura, Ibrahim Conteh Persipura Jayapura, George Davies SKN St. Pölten.
Attackers:
Kei Kamara Colorado Rapids, Mohamed Buya Turay Djurgårdens IF Fotboll and Mustapha Bundu Aarhus Gymnastikforening
2021 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Group L: Nigeria, Benin, Sierra Leone, Lesotho
Sierra Leone v Lesotho November 13th – Nigeria v Benin November 13th
Lesotho v Nigeria November 17th – Benin v Sierra Leone November 17th
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by FSL News | 2 Nov, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Sierra Leone international striker, Mohamed Buya Turay has become the second Sierra Leonean player to win a major title in Sweden.
- His side Djurgårdens IF won the league on last day of the season following a 2-2 away draw with IFK Norrköping on Saturday.
Turay’s 65th equaliser proved pivotal as they held on to win the 2019 title with a point ahead of Malmo.
The home side had gone in front with goals from Rasmus Lauritsen and Sead Hakšabanović in the 8th and 14 minutes respectively.
Resilient Djurgardens get themselves back into the game after Jesper Karlström reduced the deficit before Buya’s vital goal makes it 2-2.
Turay becomes the first Sierra Leonean star to win a golden boot in Europe after netting 15 top-flight goals. He joined on loan from Belgian side Sint-Truidense V.V, where he is contracted until 2021.
Buya is a contender for the best Allsvenskan striker award with the winner to be announced Tuesday, November 5th.
He is the second Sierra Leonean striker to win the Swedish top-flight title after Alhaji Kamara, who won it with IFK Norrköping in 2015.
Turay has had spells with Juventus IF, Västerås SK, AFC Eskilstuna and Dalkurd FF. Turay accounted for nine goals in 13 appearances for Dalkurd in the first half of the 2018 Swedish season.
Before that, he played for AFC Eskilstuna for three seasons helping them gain promotion to the top league in 2017.
The In-form attacker is expected to be part of the Sierra Leone squad for upcoming matches against Lesotho November 13 and Benin Squirrels a few days later in Matchday one and two of African Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
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