by FSL News | 11 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Midfielder Sorie Barrie says he was pleased with Víkingur Olafsvík impressive start to their opening 2019 season in Iceland.
Barrie, who has been a pivotal player for the Icelandic second-tier said, maintained he is looking to help the team to a new height this season.
He was in action as they eased passed IF Grotta 2-0 last Sunday and expected to be part of the Olafsvík side facing KF Haukar today.
Barrie to FSL website: “I was happy with our opening victory because we have worked hard during pre-season in Spain. So our opening victory to honest I enjoyed it.”
“I’ve settled in quite well and ready for this new season. We’re like a family at the club we try to help each other on and off the pitch.”
“My expectation for the new season, I want our team to move forward, and win Trophy this campaign by the power of God.”
He was the captain and scorer for the Sierra Leone side that eliminated Cameroon from 2016 Olympic Games football qualifiers in May 2015 under John Keister.
He joined the Icelandic second-tier side on loan from FC Kallon in January 2018.
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by FSL News | 11 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
The former IFK Norrköping Alhaji Kamara form has caught the attention of many top clubs in Denmark since arriving in February to join Vendsysssel. (Photo: Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix)
The Ekstra Bladet reported that Randers have are in pole position ahead of other top clubs in Denmark for 25-year-old Kamara, whose contract ends with Vendsyssel FF on June 30.
The Sierra Leonean striker has hit the ground running since joining Vendsyssel with four goals in eight matches.
One of the goals he scored was against Randers in a 1-1 draw in April at Cepheus Park Randers.
The Allsvenskan winner is expected to play his last two matches for Vendsyssel FF when they take on AC Horsens in the first leg of the relegation playoff race for survival on Sunday at Nord Energy Arena.
Kamara has had spells with IFK Norrköping, Johor Darul Ta’zim FC, DC United, Richmond Kickers, Al-Taawon, FC Sheriff.
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by FSL News | 10 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone youngster Mustapha Bundu has been named in the Danish Superliga team of the Month for April.
Notably, the attacker scored two goals in his last three games in April helping AGF to secure their league status.
His goals against AC Horsens and Sønderjysk won him a spot in the team announced on the Danish Super League website.
The former Bellamy academy graduate has enjoyed an average campaign with the Whites, scoring four vital goals and made five assists in 28 appearances.
Last Sunday, he was instrumental in their 1nil win over AaB Aalborg in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs, their return fixture is this Sunday 12th May at the Ceres Park.
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Bundu Named in Danish Superliga April Team of the Month.
Mustapha Bundu stats this season in Danish Superliga
by FSL News | 9 May, 2019 | African News
In-form Liverpool’s African duo, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, are named in the Premier League nominees for the Player of the Season award.
Both have been part of Liverpool’s revamp league campaign scoring 22 and 20 goals respectively this season with a game to go.
Salah was the golden boot winner last season and currently the league’s tops the scorer.
Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk has been a pivotal figure in Liverpool’s defence. He was named the won the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year awards for 2018-19.
The Liverpool trio making the shortlist alongside Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling and Chelsea’s key man Eden Hazard of Chelsea.
In addition, the Africans will be hoping to win this year’s Champions League final with Liverpool when they face Tottenham at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on June 1.
The Egypt international will be hoping to become the first player to retain the award in over a decade.
Mane was named Premier League player for April following his three goals in March helping Liverpool continue their title chase.
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by FSL News | 7 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Former Leicester City defender Alie Sesay has admitted that he is pleased with his first season in the Greek Football League with AO Chania Kissamikos.
Following a difficult start to life in Greece, the Sierra Leone defender noted that they were able to turn their season around.
Sesay, 24, who signed a year deal with the Greek side in August last year, after departed Swedish side IK Frej, was an instrumental figure for the club.
“Our season has been really good, we had a really bad start securing five points from our first 8 games,” he admitted.
“We were bottom of the league, but we fought hard to turn it around and finished in 6th place, conceding 24 goals, which is the second lowest in the league,” Sesay explained to FSL.
“As a club, we kept 12 clean sheets so a massive positive for me as a defender. I was happy to be such an influential player as I’ve played the most minutes in the whole team.”
The former Barnet defender, who can play across the back four and in central midfield added, “With hard work, I played 25 from 29 games due to suspension in the league. Including three cup games so an overall positive good season.”
Last season, Sesay played over 35 matches for the Swedish side IK Frej Täby in the Superettan league.
He has previously traded with Colchester and Cambridge United.
He signed first professional contract 15 March 2013, with Leicester City, alongside Australian Callum Elder.
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