by FSL News | 2 Aug, 2016 | African News
Ghanaian international and Chelsea defender Abdul Baba Rahman (Pictured) has joined Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 on a season-long loan move after completing his medical on Sunday.
The Bundesliga side tweeted his arrival this morning with the full-back having joined their pre-season training camp.
Baba will reunite with his former Augsburg manager Markus Weinzierl who took charge of Schalke earlier this summer.
Rahman, 22, signed a five-year deal for the London giant club from Augsburg last summer in a deal worth close to £21.4m.
The highly-rated Ghanaian international made 23 appearances in all competitions for the Blues during the 2015/16 campaign.
However, new boss Antonio Conte is currently shaping his squad ahead of his first season at Chelsea and has already allowed a number of younger players leave the club on loan, including Nathan Ake, Charly Musonda and Lewis Baker,and with Rahman’s move to Germany, 100% done.
Rahman spent three years in Germany prior to joining Chelsea, spending two seasons at Bundesliga 2 side Greuther Furth, where he made 48 appearances, scoring twice.
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by FSL News | 1 Aug, 2016 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Kei Kamara was on target in New England Revolution’s 3-1 defeat away to Orlando City on Sunday at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
The Sierra Leone national opened the scoring for the visitors to registered his fourth goal for the Revs and his ninth goal of the season in the 19th minute.
His goal was superb after running with the entire Orlando back four before sending home a curling and calm finish to put his side ahead.
However, the host Orlando responded with three unanswered in the second half.
The host’s midfielder Kevin Molino scored twice after the break to send the New England Revolution to a 3-1 loss.
Molino levels it up for Orlando in the 64th minute to cancel out Kei’s opener.
New England remains above the red line in the sixth slot on the Eastern Conference table despite the loss.
The Revs will face Toronto this coming Sunday at the Ontario stadium.
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by FSL News | 31 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone in-form midfielder Abdul Sesay pictured hits double-figures for OPS
In-form Sierra Leone midfielder Abdul ‘Buduski’ Sesay has now hit double-figures for his Finnish club OPS after scoring twice in his side 3-1 win over YPA FC on Sunday.
The 24-year-old was also named Man of the Match in today’s KaKKonen clash away from home.
Sunday’s result stretched their undefeated run to five games, leaving them top of the division standings.
Buduski scored his first professional hat-trick against the same club on May 14, 2016.
The 24-year-old was also named Man of the Match in today’s KaKKonen clash away to YPS.
His brace has taken the Leone Stars midfielder tally to 10 in 12 appearances in this campaign for his club.
Sesay, who a few days ago told Football Sierra Leone UK that he wants to extend his goal scoring exploits is delighted with his double.
He said: “Ten goals in twelve matches, I’m happy most especially for the team and I’m happy with my recent form.
“My target is to keep scoring goals and hopefully, we got promoted – I’m working hard who knows where that will take me next season.”
The Finish-based midfielder produced yet another magical performance for his Oulun Palloseura (OPS) side, his first was in the 59th minutes before sealing his side victory in the 81′ minutes.
He is expected to be part of the Sierra Leone side to face Ivory Coast in their quest t reach the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final in Gabon.
Buduski scored his goal for Sierra Leone against Chad in the 2018 World Cup preliminary match played in Nigeria at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium (Port Harcourt) in October 2015.
He was an unused substitute in the 1-0 victory over Sudan June 4, 2016, at the National Stadium in Freetown.
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by FSL News | 30 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
Krumkachy Minsk centre back David Simbo pictured in action for Sierra Leone has told his club that he wants to move this summer.
The 26-year-old Sierra Leone international has not been consistent for the Belarusian top-flight outfit.
Since joining the club in March the Leone Stars defender has fallen down the pecking order and has only made five (5) appearances in seventeen (17) matches including two cup ties.
The former Narjan SC and Al Hilal defender who is very much frustrated about the lack of playing time confirmed his intention to Football Sierra Leone.
When asked about how he saw his club future, he said: “I’m desperate to move on because I just want to play games.”
“I have already told the club about my intention and will see you in the next coming days, maybe in Belarus or out of Belarus.
“For me, it doesn’t matter where I go as long as am happy and playing regular football that is ok, Simbo told footballsierraleone.net.
Simbo, who started his career with local club Mighty Blackpool, has had spells in Sweden with Motala, Trelleborg, Boden, and Sandviken before moving to Sudan, where he won the league in 2014.
He is expected to be part of the Sierra Leone squad to face Ivory Coast in September in pursuit of the Gabon 2017 qualification.
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by FSL News | 29 Jul, 2016 | African News
Aston Villa new boss Italian Di Matteo has confirmed that Jordan Ayew (Pictured) will stay at the club this season.
The Ghanaian international will not be leaving the English Championship side despite attracted interest from several clubs in England and other top European leagues.
On Jordan Ayew’s future, Di Matteo reiterated that the talented Ghanaian is not for sale.
“We are in a position where we don’t have to sell any players.
“Jordan Ayew is going to be part of our plans and is going to stay here.
“Within a good team, his qualities will shine,” the former Chelsea boss told club’s website.
Jordan Ayew bagged 7 Premier League goals in 30 games for Aston Villa to finish as the top scorer of the club, but they were not enough to save them from relegation last season.
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