by FSL News | 23 Feb, 2017 | African News
Burkina Faso international attacker Bertrand Traore pictured keen to extend Ajax stay
Burkina Faso attacker Bertrand Traore who has scored five times for Dutch side Ajax has said is open to extending his stay with Dutch giants.
The 21-year-old on loan from Chelsea told Het Parool in regards to his future with the club that nothing is impossible.
“There is nothing ruled out, but I want to first be a champion with Ajax before I think about Chelsea,” Traore told Het Parool in regards to his future with the club.
However, he explained: “I am under contract and will connect with my parent club Chelsea in the summer.”
Traore who was one of the Stallions’ top players at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, is satisfied with what he has shown so far with Ajax.
“But I know I can do even better. You must always do better. But Bertrand Traoré is not important. It really is about the team.”.
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by FSL News | 22 Feb, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Al Kuwait SC XI: Emir Cup – Final – Kazma 2: 4 Al Kuwait – 21/02/17
It was a great evening for Sierra Leone international, Mohamed Medo Kamara, who scored a stunning goal for his Kuwaiti side on Tuesday as they defeated Kazma SC 4-2 at the Jader Al-Amed International Stadium.
The victory means Kamara won his second trophy since moving to Kuwait. The Former Bolton and HJK Helsinki midfielder, Kamara, 29 fired an unstoppable right-footed volley into the top corner from 30-yards to put his side on the road to a 4-2 victory in the 8th minutes.
Syrian striker Firas Al Khatib double their lead with a 17th-minute header after receiving a neat cross from teammate Sami before Juma Saeed, and Fahad Al – Hajri wrapped up the victory.
Kamara was at his absolute best as he helped Al Kuwait dominated possession in the middle of the park dictating play.
The goal was the Sierra Leonean third since joining the Kuwaiti Premier League outfit. Both sides ended up with ten men.
The Emir’s Cup is one of the biggest and the country’s most popular sports event. The maiden edition was first played in 1972 and was won by Al Ahli.
Meanwhile, The Kuwaiti-based club, Al Kuwait SC a few weeks ago also won the 55th edition of the Prince Cup for the 12th times in their history after beating Qadisiya 5-3 on penalties.
Medo Kamara is on the verge to land his third trophy – Al Kuwait leading Al Arabi with just a point from their opening ten league matches.
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by FSL News | 20 Feb, 2017 | African News, Sport News
Ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup and AFCON 2019 qualifiers, between Nigeria and Cameroon, the proposed international friendly between Super Eagles and the Black Stars of Ghana has been cancelled.
Football Sierra Leone understands that Burkina Faso has been chosen to replace Black Stars in the all-important Super Eagles build up to prepare for the AFCON 2019 and Russia 2018 qualifiers later this year.
As it stands now, Eagles will take on the Teranga Lions of Senegal on March 23, before facing Burkina Faso four days later in London with both games scheduled to take place at Fulham’s Craven Cottage stadium.
The decision to dump Ghana was as a result of the Black Stars managerial situation. It would be recalled that Ghana have parted ways with Avram Grant with no replacement in sight yet.
Senegal, who lost in the quarterfinal at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and Burkina Faso who made the semifinals will provide a stern test for Gernot Rohr’s men who failed to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
“We (Nigeria) will play Senegal then Burkina Faso four days later. The proposed tie with Ghana was called off due to their managerial situation, so we moved quickly to replace them with Burkina Faso, Pacho of Eurodata Sports told Owngoalnigeria.com
Nigeria are top of Group B of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers with six points from two matches. The Super Eagles will also do battle with South Africa, Libya and Seychelles for a spot at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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by FSL News | 19 Feb, 2017 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
CAF Confederation Cup (Preliminary Round – RSLAF through on 2-1 Aggregate)
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces FC (RSLAF) will face Tunisian top flight team Club Africain in the CAF Confederation first round cracker in March 2017.
Congratulations to RSLAF FC who booked their place in the first round of the Caf Confederation Cup, despite a 1-0 away defeat in Nigeria on Sunday.
Wikki Tourists’ captain Mustapha Ibrahim scored the only goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 55th at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi.
The Visitors played for almost half hour with ten men, but were energized to reach the next stage of the competition.
It would be recalled that RSLAF defeated the Nigerians in Freetown 2-0 in the first preliminary contest at the Siaka Steven Stadium last week Sunday.
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by FSL News | 19 Feb, 2017 | Players Abroad News
18-year-old American-born but of Sierra Leonean parents, Bashirr Morray aka Bash, has been tapped by the University of North Carolina-Asheville (UNCA) to help win the conference and national championship trophies for the university.
Bash in photo: Said he was motivated to join UNCA because of its academic programs, small class sizes, and inspiring soccer program under coach Mennell.
Bash said he was motivated to join UNCA because of its academic programs, small class sizes, and inspiring soccer program under coach Mennell.
In a recent interview with this medium, his dad disclosed that “Bash had options to play for other universities in the US but he was impressed by UNCA’s Soccer Program.”
An ardent supporter of Chelsea in the English Premier League, the teenage soccer revelation who likes to play as a striker (#9) and sometimes as a winger (#7) spends his leisure following the exploits of Hazard and Willian when he is not reading his books.
In addition to the two Chelsea stars, Bash is also a huge admirer of Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United and Didier Drogba, another Chelsea icon. In the MLS, Bash admires Italian-born Toronto FC Forward, Sebastian Giovinco. He says they are a driving force behind his brand of football and hopes to follow in their footsteps.
Should he get a call up to play in the MLS, the 2016 North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) State Cup finalist at the U-16 level, said he would be happy to play for LA Galaxy. However, he also has his eyes set outside of the US such as the English premiership, the Spanish La Liga, the Bundesliga in Germany, the Ligue 1 in France and the Italian Serie A.
Previous coaches during his days in High school speak highly of his brilliance on and off the field. For his dad, he is hopeful that Bash will bring his skills as a great individual and team contributor as well as his commitment to strengthening UNCA’s winning mentality. “He is polite, kind, hardworking and a very competitive young man,” he added.
In his final year in high school, Bash scored 30 goals and provided 15 assists in 19 games. He also played club soccer for 4 years for the Triangle Futbol Club Alliance of North Carolina, where he established himself as a prolific striker.
At the age of 14, Bash visited Freetown where he had first-hand experience of playing on dusty football patches with makeshift goal posts and no protective gears for teammates. This has left an indelible imprint on his mind and he dreams of one day having a soccer academy for young footballers in Sierra Leone should he be successful in soccer.
For big games, the teenage sensation prepares himself by listening to music and trying to relax.
He is definitely a star to watch out for.
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