by FSL News | 25 Jul, 2018 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone coach John Keister says he was pleased with his team after a goalless draw against the Lone Star in Liberia.
Keister appreciated his team’s work rate, over the weekend against the Lone Star in an international friendly at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.
The technician, who has guided Sierra Leone to a brilliant start in the race to Cameroon 2019 with a win over Kenya passionately, told Football Sierra Leone that the test against Liberia was a positive friendly contest.
Regardless both nations were unable to find the net in last Sunday’s encounter, but Keister believes the encounter was important for the home-based boys in terms of their development.
“I thought it was a very positive friendly contest for us going into the Afcon qualifiers especially for the home-based lads’ development, he told Football Sierra Leone UK.
“Also, it was good to be able to watch the two foreign-based players (Alie Sesay and Mustapha Dumbuya) both have given us cover and options going into Afcon at midfield and centre back positions.”
He reiterated that the importance and what needed to be done ahead of the Ethiopia tie.
“This was a match that has given us an idea of where the players are in terms of levels and what is needed in terms of work to take them to the next level.
“For Ethiopia game, I will have to prioritize the inclusion of committed foreign-based players in the squad for the experience so the younger and the home stars to benefit going forward.”
“All invited foreign-based players must to come home well ahead of time and prove themselves. I am ready to work with every player that is committed to helping the country.”
“We are a working progress and with the right facilities and motivation, we have a chance but we must work really hard to get the right results.”
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by FSL News | 25 Jul, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Striker Mohamed Buya Turay was again on target for Dalkurd FF, who lost 4-1 away to Hammarby in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Monday.
Turay, 23, scored a consolation goal in the 84th minute to register his eight in 11 appearances since joining the club from AFC Eskilstuna on a three-year contract.
Turay is the League’s second joint top scorer despite his club facing a relegation fight.
Hammarby after four straight matches without a victory run riot against Turay’s Dalkurd with a brace from Nikola Đurđić 13′ 36′, Muamer Tanković 17′ and Jiloan Hamad 43 were enough for the host team.
The defeat means the Allsvenskan newcomers are first from the bottom with only two wins this season.
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by FSL News | 25 Jul, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Midfielder Ibrahim Sorie Barrie says he is enjoying life at Vikingur and is eager to continue helping the team improve.
The 21-year-old versatile midfielder scored his first goal for the club in May. Since his move, he has made 12 appearances helping the club to Icelandic Cup semi-finals.
“I’m happy here. I’m enjoying my football with my teammates. I just want to keep doing well to help the team,” Barrie told FSL News.
“Vikingur is a very good team with a very good coaching staff too. The level of competition makes it a challenge for me.
“It was a tough start, but with determination and help from my national teammate Kwame Quee, I never give up, I’ll always give my best.”
The young prospect, who has earned over 4 caps with Sierra Leone, added: “It’s another step in my career in terms of new experiences. Iceland is a very good country, peaceful, and friendly. I am enjoying the natural hills. With the way God created it.”
“Since I came here, I have played in all the important games, including the pre-season matches.”
“A huge experience for me, I am very grateful for having this opportunity to meet with different nationalities. The positives are that we all get along well.”
The FC Johansen player, who was the hero when Sierra Leone knocked out Cameroon during the 2016 Olympic Games football qualifiers in May 2015 in Yaoundé, also paid tribute to the Leone Stars coach John Keister.
“Thanks to God for everything. I want to also highlight my national head coach John Keister who has helped me greatly because most of the things that he was teaching us very similar here.”
The versatile midfielder was the skipper of the Sierra Leone side and scored the goal in the 93rd minute that eliminated Cameroon from 2016 Olympic Games football qualifiers in May 2015 under Keister.
He joined the Icelandic second-tier side on loan from FC Kallon in January 2018.
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by FSL News | 22 Jul, 2018 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
National head coach, John Keister, has announced his first team to face the Lone Star of Liberia later this evening at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.
IK Frej defender Alie Sesay and former Portsmouth, Notts County and Partick Thistle right-back Mustapha Dumbuya, who can also play as a winger are both in the coach starting eleven that is dominated by home-based players.
Experience attacking midfielder, Julius Wobay will be playing behind the top three in a 4-2-1- 3 system.
The friendly showdown is part of Liberia’s 171st Independence Day celebration.
President George Weah is expected to be among a host of dignitaries including former Sierra Leone skipper Mohamed Kallon.
Liberia v Sierra Leone last encounter was on 05 June 2017 at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium, which was won by Liberia 1-0.
Leone Stars XI Keeper: Mohamed N Kamara
Defenders: 2. Yeami Dunia, 3. Foday Kamara, 4. Abu Suma, 5. Alie Sesay
Midfielders: 6. Abu Kanu 8. Mustapha Dumbuya
Attackers 10. Julius Wobay
11. Alimany Bundu 9. Musa M Kamara 7. Abdul Bangura,
Subs: Ibrahim Sorie, Alusine Koroma, Ballie Kamara, George Matta, Chochoma Caulker, Abdul Bangura, Mahmoud Fornah and Umaru Samura
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by FSL News | 22 Jul, 2018 | Players Abroad News
ENGLAND: Bristol City keeper, Alhaji Sesay debut for Sierra Leone will have to wait following confirmation that the player is no longer available for today’s friendly clash against Liberia.
The 19-year-old was initially named in head Coach Keister’s squad to face Liberia later this afternoon (Sunday, July 22) as part of activities marking Liberia’s 171st Independence Day celebration. Read more – Bristol City Keeper Sesay set for Sierra Leone debut in Liberia
The starlet and his club are both unavailable for comments.
Meanwhile, the national team landed safely in Monrovia on Saturday ahead of the contest with the Lone Star with three foreign-based players.
They are Umaru Samura from Ivoire Academy, IK Frej defender Alie Sesay and former Partick Thistle Right wingback Mustapha Dumbuya.
Bakayoko features in Walsall’s 2-0 drubbing over Ajax
Sierra Leonean striker Amadou Bakayoko was in Dean Keates’ squad, as the English League One side Walsall FC beat European giants Ajax at the Banks’ Stadium.
Walsall summer signing Andy Cook scored a brace for the Saddlers against Ajax in Thursday’s pre-season warm-up tie.
The striker netted in each half to sink the European heavyweight, who next week will take part in the second qualifying round in the Champions League.
The host opened the score-line from in the 27 minutes as Cook planted a firm header into the bottom corner from Trialist A’s pinpoint cross.
He added his second with 19 minutes remaining after he controlled a Maz Kouhyar’s cross on his chest before steering a right-footed snap-shot in off the post.
Walsall’s Dean Keates was full of praise for his players.
A well-taken Andy Cook brace earned the Saddlers a 2-0 win against the Dutch giants – and Keates was pleased with his side’s performance.
“Full credit to the lads,” he said.
“Performance-wise, it’s progressively got better over the last five or six days.”
“Against Villa and Stoke we got pulled apart at times, there were too many gaps,” he told the club’s website.
ICELAND: Kwame Quee helps Vikingur reach Icelandic Cup Semis
The Sierra Leone winger Kwame Quee played a pivotal role on Wednesday as Vikingur beat Vikingur Reykjavik 1-0 to reach the semi-finals of the Icelandic Cup.
23-year-old midfielder, Sasha Litwin Romero in the 88th minute, scored the match only goal.
Quee, 22, has been a key player for Vikingur and has scored four goals in his last six matches in as many games this season for his Icelandic second-tier side.
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