by FSL News | 7 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Former PSIS Semarang midfielder Ibrahim Conteh says he is excited to start his new adventure with Persipura Jayapura after agreeing on a one-year deal.
The Sierra Leone midfielder has impressed since his move to Indonesia in 2015 from FC Kallon.
After penning his new deal with the Indonesia Liga 1 side, Conteh told the FSL website: “I’m delighted.”
“They are the team that have won most trophies in the country, so I will be happy to be champion with them.”
“I am excited with my new challenge. I’m looking forward to helping the team as much as possible.”
Conteh, 22, is no stranger in the league; he has been living in Indonesia for almost five years now.
He has had spells with Pelita Bandung Raya, Barito Putera, PS TNI and last season PSIS Semarang, where he featured in 29 matches scoring 5 goals and made 5 assists.
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by FSL News | 6 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone-born Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah on Sunday took to Twitter to express his appreciation after his loan spell come to an end with Ipswich Town.
Chalobah, who was on loan from Chelsea was part of the Paul Lambert side that became the first team to be relegated in the English Football League this season.
The younger defender joined Town on a season-long loan from Chelsea in June 2018.
He posted an appreciation and thank you message to the club that will be playing League One football next season.
“Although the season hasn’t gone as the team would have liked, I’d like to thank everyone at @IpswichTown for accepting me as one of their own,” the Chelsea player stated.
“I’ve learned a lot and have always given my all for the club. Good luck next season, I hope to see you back in the Championship soon ?.”
The Tractor Boys despite already relegated, defeated promotion-chasing Leeds United 3-2 on Sunday in their final Championship league game.
Trevoh, 19, who has international experience with England U19’s and played a part in the European Championship last summer will return to Chelsea ahead of this summer pre-season.
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by FSL News | 5 May, 2019 | African News
Following goalless draws from both sides in the second leg of their semi-finals on Saturday, Holders Esperance will face Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca in this year’s African Champions League final.
Esperance coming into the second leg contest with a goal lead to the Democratic Republic of Congo where TP Mazembe failed to overturn the deficit.
Wydad went through against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns courtesy of a 2-1 win in Morocco last weekend.
It will be the second Champions League final between Esperance and Wydad with the Tunisians winning 1-0 on aggregate in 2011.
The final will take place on 24/25 May and 31 May/1 June with 2017 champions Wydad hosting the first leg.
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by FSL News | 4 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Josh Koroma, who was the youngest O’s player to score a hat-trick for the Club on March 4, 2017, has helped the club back English Football League Two.
Leyton Orient won promotion back to League Two after a goalless draw at home to Braintree Town last Saturday as they secured the top spot on the final day of the National League season.
The Sierra Leone native registered 11 goals for the O’s on their way to winning the title, and his fine form has warranted an England call up for Non-League players in recent weeks.
Leyton Orient was relegated from the EFL in 2017, but their National League title triumph this season is a boost for them to continue to develop young talent the likes of Josh Koroma, and others.
Koroma took to his official Twitter account to express his delight showing off his ‘title with a three-medal’ displayed after his side promotion and their title-winning season.
The youth team product Josh Koroma signed his first professional contract with the Club in September 2016.
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by FSL News | 4 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Kei Kamara scored a brace as Colorado Rapids’ miserable 2019 stretch continued on Friday after another 3-2 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. (Photo: USA Today Sports Images).
The Whitecaps scored in their opener in the 16 minutes through Fredy Montero, who received a pass and cut through the Rapids defence before slotting in a low shot.
The visitors doubled their lead 10 minutes later, Lucas Venuto opened his MLS account with a tap-in off Montero’s low cross.
Interim boss Conor Casey watched his side fought hard for a comeback with goals from Kei Kamara who scored in the 38th minutes to reduce the deficit.
His first goal came after Montero brought down Kellyn Acosta and a penalty was awarded. Kamara scored his second following another penalty a few minutes into the second half.
Kamara stepped up again in the 53rd to score his second spot-kick of the night taking his tally to seven of the season.
The Rapids’ ended the contest with 10 men after midfielder Diego Rubio was sent off in the 77th minutes for violent conduct.
Their revival finally hit a road bump in the 87th minute when Whitecaps substitute Andy Rose accounted for the winner following a late run into the box.
He scored from a Bangoura’s deflected pass sliding through the defence to win the game for the visitors.
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