by FSL News | 3 Apr, 2017 | African News
Born in Paris, France, Udinese midfielder Seko Mohamed Fofana has decided to switch his international allegiance to Ivory Coast from France.
In Photo with the President of the Ivorian Football Federation, and Les Éléphants new coach Marc Wilmots.
The former Manchester City player was a France Under-17 team regular before stepping up to the U-19 side.
“Midfielder Seko Mohamed Fofana has opted for the National Selection of Côte d’Ivoire on Monday (April 3rd),” the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) said in a statement.
“Seko Fofana’s enrolment is good news for Marc Wilmots, who will be able to benefit from the promising talent.”
Seko Fofana started his professional career with team B of Lorient (2012-2013), before joining Manchester City (2013-2014) and Fulham on loan (2014-2015).
He made his Fulham debut two days later, where he came on as a substitute for Emerson Hyndman in the 63rd minute, in a 2–1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
After three years at Manchester City payroll, Fofana joined Serie A side Udinese, signing a five-year deal for worth £2.5 million.
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by FSL News | 2 Apr, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Mustapha Bundu has already started making his mark with Danish Superliga side AGF in the battle for survival.
The youngster scored his first goal for AGF in Sunday’s stunning 4-2 comeback victory over Viborg FF in a relegation play-off group game.
AGF was 2 goals down in Viborg when Bundu gave his side an important lifeline just before the break and they went on to win 4-2 away from home.
The Sierra Leonean, who in December signed a new four-year deal to keep him at the club until summer 2021, sees his team currently fighting for survival.
“He has been doing well and has to keep the good work. Bundu has a whole future ahead of him.”
“He has to continue to focus on his development. The potential is there and the opportunity as well,” Agent Chernor Musa Jalloh told footballsierraleone.net.
Bundu arrived at the Ceres Park in with a big reputation and Sunday’s goal provided a further glimpse at what the future could hold for the youngster.
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by FSL News | 2 Apr, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Michael Lahoud captained Miami FC against former club as they thrashed defending champions New York Cosmos 3-0 late on Saturday night at MCU Park in Brooklyn in the North American Soccer League.
Lahoud got Miami off on the right foot in the second half with a brilliant assist converted by Dylan Mares who kept his composure and hit the ball off the volley to put the visitors in front.
Ryan Richter’s own goal in the 67th and Stefano Pinto in the 71′ minute following a service from Mason Trafford were enough for the visitors to take home maximum point.
The Sierra Leone international Michael Lahoud had been an every-game starter for the Florida-based team.
“We played very well tonight,” said Head Coach Alessandro Nesta. “There is not much more to say. We outplayed the Cosmos and got our first win against them.”
Miami FC did not only win convincingly, but they ended a 19-game unbeaten streak in the New Yorkers own backyard.
Miami FC played to a 1-1 scoreline with North Carolina FC in their opening day 2017 campaign away from home.
The team is unbeaten in the past four matches and has yet to lose on the road.
The League leaders will host Cosmos in Miami for their home opener April 8.
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by FSL News | 2 Apr, 2017 | Players Abroad News
John Kamara was delighted with his performance after helping FK Kaisar to a 1-1 draw against K. Almaty away from home on Friday in the Kazakhstan Premier League.
The 28-year-old who was named fan best player for his defensive attributes and all round contribution over 90 minutes says he was happy with a point and team character.
Kamara has been in wonderful form for FK Kaisar since joining the club in January on a one-year deal to keep him at the club until the end of 2017.
“I’m happy with the point especially when the team showed character coming from a goal down. Securing a point away from home is very difficult, he said.
“The whole team played well. I didn’t think to have started this well so quickly for my new club, but I’ve always believed in myself.
“My personal target here in Kazakhstan is to help my team to win trophies and develop as a player.
“Playing every week at the top level is every player’s dream,” the former PAS Lamia 1964 told footballsierraleone.net.
A few months ago Kamara believes he can be the midfield anchorman to drive newly promoted Kazakhstan Premier League outfit to glory this season and beyond.
FK Kaisar had been in fine form before the recent international break, their unbeaten league run extending to four games.
They host Tobol Kostsnay on April 7 in another cracker in the Kazakhstan top flight.
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by FSL News | 30 Mar, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Abdul ‘Buduski’ Sesay has revealed that he has joined Finish third-tier side JS Hercules from Oulun Palloseura Jalkapallo (OPS).
The Leone Stars midfielder who had signed a new deal with OPS two months ago says he has left the club for personal reasons.
The former Mladost Podgorica and Atlantis FC attacking midfielder is happy and looking forward to work under Hercules’ head coach Nigerian legend and former Everton striker Daniel Amokachi.
“I am delighted to joined JS Hercules,” said Sesay, who will have the opportunity to continue his trade under one of Africa’s finest Amokachi.
“I can’t wait to get started. I am really looking forward to working with Daniel Amokachi.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at OPS but it is time to move on,” Sesay told footballsierraleone.net.
The 25-year-old was Oulun Palloseura Jalkapallo (OPS) top scorer last season 16 goals in all competitions in the Finish third-tier (Kakkonen).
Football Sierra Leone sources understand Sesay is going to be a key player in coach Amokachi’s plans to revitalise the club.
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