by FSL News | 29 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Phoenix Rising FC crowned the 2019 USL regular-season champion after a comeback draw.
- Mustapha Dumbuya, who joined the USL side in January, has featured in over 23 games helping them to the title.
- The Sierra Leone International a key figure in the Rising side since joining and was part of the side that clinched the Supporters’ Shield on Saturday night after coming back from a 2-0 deficit to tie New Mexico United 2-2.
RECAP: New Mexico United 2-2 Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising FC fought from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against New Mexico United in front of over 13,000 fans.
The host outsmarts their visitors as they took the lead in just four minutes of action when defender Manny Padilla swung in a cross from the right flank, and the forward Sandoval produced an acrobatic finish to beat Phoenix goalkeeper Zac Lubin from a few yards out and open the scoring.
New Mexico held that lead through the remainder of the first half and would go on to double the advantage eight minutes after the interval.
From a corner kick, defender Justin Schmidt was able to direct an effort on goal for New Mexico’s second of the night.
However, Champions Phoenix revived their comeback after 73 minutes when defender Corey Whelan fed substitute Joey Calistri, who cleverly beat United’s keeper Ben Beaury for a 2-1 scoreline.
Calistri spoils the hosts’ party and helps Phoenix avoid back-to-back defeats for what would have been the first time since the end of the 2018 regular season.
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by FSL News | 27 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Augustus Kargbo made an impressive home debut for Serie C side Reggio Audace in their 2-0 victory over FC Carpi on Wednesday
- The victory marked the club’s 100 years with an indescribable atmosphere at the Città del Tricolore
- Goals from Mattia Machi and Stefano Scappini 17th and 64th minute respectively were enough in front of over 8000 spectators for the Centennial match
Kargbo, 20, who signed for his new side on loan from Serie B FC Crotone until the end of the season, was delighted with the derby victory after he was subbed on with 20-minute remaining.
“I was pleased because we played a match, a good derby result and I was happy with my performance,” Kargbo told FSL News.
“We pressed them very well, we worked them well, we didn’t let them have any chances, and the second half it was a bit less.
“I hope to continue playing. For me to be able to show off my talent, that was why I joined the team. Happy with the move as the objective is getting more playing time.”
Reggio Audace FC standing second two points adrift from Padova Calcio.
They take on ASD Arzignano Valchiamp on Sunday away from home.
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by FSL News | 27 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Huddersfield’s Josh Koroma was instrumental with the Elite Development Team following a 3-2 victory over Morecambe as they launched their Central League campaign on Tuesday at the Globe Arena.
Morecambe got off to a better start and came close to gaining an early advantage.
However, it was Koroma, 20, creativity from the left of the pitch, laid on all the goals as Town came from 2-1 down to win 3-2 at Morecambe.
The Sierra Leone native teed up Reece Brown for his brace, and Matty Daly for the other as Dean Whitehead’s side picked up maximum points.
The former Leyton Orient academy product joined Championship side Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract in June.
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by FSL News | 27 Sep, 2019 | African News
- The 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations kicks off on 28 September at Stade Lat-Dior in Thies, Senegal, where all matches will be played.
- Phase 1 will see the eight winning teams advance to the Cup competition, while the losing eight will contest the Plate section.
The Cup final takes place on October 13, while the Plate final will be played the day before.
Host Senegal will kick off their campaign against Guinea Bissau on 28 September. All matches will be taking place at the Stade Lat Dior in the beautiful city of Thies.
On the same day, defending champions Ghana taking on The Gambia.
Fixtures
Phase 1:
28 September:
Senegal v Guinea-Bissau
Burkina Faso v Mauritania
29 September:
Nigeria v Togo
Sierra Leone v Liberia
30 September:
Mali v Niger
Ivory Coast v Cape Verde
1 October:
Ghana v The Gambia
Guinea v Benin
Phase 2 – Oct. 3 to 6 – Semifinals – Oct. 8 and 9 – Finals – Oct. 12 (Plate), Oct. 13 (Cup)
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by FSL News | 25 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Video & News
- Sierra Leone has been recalled and will now face Liberia in this year’s WAFU Cup of Nations that is expected to run from 28 September to 13 October 2019 in Senegal.
- The Sierra Leone Football Association announced the news on Tuesday.
- The West African Football Union body, previously confirmed in May this year that Sierra Leone was not included due to its previous Fifa suspension.
The Lone Star home-based side was billed to play Morocco, but the North Africans reportedly pulled out.
The home-based Leone Stars were eliminated in the last edition by Nigeria following a 2-0 defeat in the preliminary round in September 2017 at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana.
The draw for the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations was held at the Radisson Blu Sea Plaza Hotel in Dakar on Wednesday 29 May.
Host Senegal will kick off their campaign against Guinea Bissau on 28 September. All matches will be taking place at the Stade Lat Dior in the beautiful city of Thies.
On the same day, defending champions Ghana taking on The Gambia.
Highlights: Sierra Leone v Nigeria during WAFU 2017 at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana.
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