by FSL News | 30 Jan, 2018 | Players Abroad News
The Turkish Amateur side Eskişehir Kurtuluşspor three points away from a relegation spot
Sierra Leone defender David Simbo has been handed Eskisehirs Kutuluspor captain armband.
Head coach of the Turkish Amateur side, Ali Onur Cerrah, has confirmed to this medium that Simbo will fill the void left by the former skipper.
Simbo, 28, who signed for the Turkish on a year deal in July 2017 has displayed he is a true professional according to his team coach.
He has been rewarded for his hard work and commitment to the club since joining.
“Simbo has been really good and has shown a good and honourable character even at a time of difficulties,” Cerrah explained to www.footballsierraleone.net.
Simbo is well respected by his teammates and the Leone Stars player is a key player for the Turkish side Cerrah reiterated.
“He is a key player for us, a really good athlete – very well respected because he is a reliable and well-organised defender, who organised our defensive sharp.
“Most of his teammates are English speakers and that makes it easier for their communication.”
Cerrah, who is a one of the associate professor in the Sports science faulty in Eskisehir and head of the education department, has been the head coach for Eskisehir Kutuluspor for the last three seasons.
The 34-year-old also admitted his side is going through a tough season, they’re presently three points away from relegation a spot.
“Many players have departed the club because we finished the first half of the season in a bad position. Simbo is of those who stayed and doing his best to help the club fight to stay in the league, “Cerrah confirmed.
Simbo has had spells in Sweden with → Motala (on loan), Trelleborg (on loan), Boden and Sandviken before joining Sudanese top-flight side Al-Hilal in 2014–2015 and later moved to Najran and Krumkachy Minsk in Belarus.
He started his playing career with local club Mighty Blackpool, where he was impressive before moving abroad.
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by FSL News | 28 Jan, 2018 | African News
Sudan managed to hold their nerves as they narrowly defeated one of the tournament favourites Zambia 1-0 in Saturday’s quarterfinals in Marrakech, to reach the semis of the 2018 African Nations Championship (Chan).
Saifeldin Bakhit accounted for the Sudanese only goal on 32 minutes as they continue their fairytale run in the competition.
The Falcons of Jediane will play in the second semi-final – in Marrakech on January 31 – after Morocco booked their spot in the final four with a 2-0 victory over Namibia earlier on Saturday.
The Atlas Lions will meet either Congo-Brazzaville or Libya, who go head to head on Sunday.
Zambia played a lot of attractive football during the first half in Marrakech, but for all their pretty build-up, they lacked the penetration to truly trouble the Sudanese.
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by FSL News | 27 Jan, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Newly promoted Ghanaian top-flight club Karela United FC have confirmed the capture of Sierra Leone international striker Donald Wellington on a two-year deal from East End Lions.
“Karela United is delighted to announce that Sierra Leonean Donald Wellington has completed his transfer on a two-year contract,” the club posted on their official Facebook page.
“I am happy so much for this move because we are not playing football for now in my country,” Wellington, 25, told footballsierraleone.net.
“I’m looking forward to the league starting next month,” he added.
The exciting and experienced attacker has been in brilliant form with the newly promoted side and was part of the squad that played in the G8 pre-season tournament.
He played in two of the group stage matches against Heart and Medeama where he missed the crucial penalty against the Miners.
The former IFK Varnamo has also had a spell in Lebanon with Shabab Al-Ghazieh and was linked with Norwegian club Stabæk.
He has won four caps for Sierra Leone most recently was part of the Leone Stars home-based side that was eliminated 2-0 in the WAFU Cup of Nations by Nigeria’s home-based Eagles at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium in September 2017.
He featured against Senegal despite losing 4-2 on aggregate in Dakar at the Alassane Djigo Stadium in Pikine (outskirts of Dakar) in July 2017 during the CHAN qualifiers.
Wellington has also played in every level from U-17 up to U-23 for Sierra Leone.
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by FSL News | 26 Jan, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Sullay Kaikai admitted he is happy after completing his loan move to south-east London League One side Charlton Athletic.
Kaikai, 22, hailing to parents from Sierra Leone signed until the end of the season.
The striker, who was a success when he was on loan at Shrewsbury scoring 12 goals in 26 appearances, took to Twitter to expressed his delight.
“Delighted to join @CAFCofficial on loan. Can’t wait to get started”! The Palace striker tweeted.
Kaikai, who will wear the number 11 shirt, told club’s website “It’s been going on for about a week now. I’m just delighted it’s over the line and looking forward to playing and showing the fans what I can do.
Addicks Manager Karl Robinson was pleased to finally get his man.
Robinson told the club’s website: “It was an important one for us. He’s an exceptionally talented individual. We thank everyone who has helped in the process in trying to make this happen.
“We knew there were Championship teams that were interested in him. He’s an exciting player; we know we’ve got a player that can certainly score goals.
“He can play off the left, he can play as the nine, he can play behind the striker. He’s quick and he excites you, he adds to the type of players that we already have at the football club.”
Kaikai made four appearances for the Premier League side in the first half of the season before his move.
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by FSL News | 25 Jan, 2018 | African News
The Local Eagles of Nigeria who finished top of Group C after two wins and a draw amassing seven points will welcome Angola in Tangier on Sunday, at the Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier for a spot in the last four of the tournament.
The Angolans finished second in Group D with five points after a goalless tussle with Congo on Wednesday night at the Le Grand Stade, Agadir.
Congo completed the group as the winner with seven points while Cameroon and Burkina Faso were knocked out of the tournament.
The Super Eagles are expected to depart Agadir today following their 3-1 victory against Equatorial Guinea.
Nigeria versus Angola game will kick-off 4.30pm local time (5.30pm Nigeria time) on Sunday.
Meanwhile, tournament hosts Morocco, who topped Group A will face Group B runners-up Namibia.
Group B winners Zambia will take on Group A runners-up Sudan, the only CECAFA representative left in the biannual tourney.
Although the biennial Nations Championship is restricted to home-based footballers, matches carry full international status and count toward the monthly FIFA rankings.
Full CHAN 2018 | Quarterfinal Fixtures
Saturday matches: Morocco vs Namibia (27th January 2018) – Casablanca
Zambia Vs Sudan (27th January 2018) – Marrakech
Sunday matches: Nigeria Vs Angola (28th January 2018) – Tangier
Congo Vs Libya (28th January 2018) – Agadir
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