by Admin | 5 Jun, 2016 | Players Abroad News
Dutch-born UK based and of Sierra Leonean parentage, Sanusie Jabbie has been overwhelmingly voted Best player, Player’s player and Parent’s player at his Cheshunt Football Club U-9 team over the weekend.
Sanusie who wears the No. 6 jersey and also captain’s his side received the triple accolades at his club’s end of season presentation ceremony after been voted by the coaches, fellow players and parents to win the awards.
This recognition, according to his proud dad came in barely two years after the defensive midfielder who idolises Mamadou Sahkor of Liverpool and dreams of one day playing for Tottenham or Liverpool in the English premiership joined the youth side of Cheshunt.
Speaking after the award, Sanusie who was over the moon said he was pleasantly surprised. “I was not expecting to grab all three awards at the same time.”
His mum was speechless. His dad said he was honoured and proud of his son’s achievements and: “I feel like my effort is not going in vain.”
Asked which country of the three he would like to play for if he turns out to be a successful player, the prodigy said it is too early for him now to make a decision.
“I want to first of all concentrate on improving my skills as a footballer and when that time comes for me to choose, I will actively consider mama Salone,” he said with a broad smile.
Cheshunt is an English association football club based in the town of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Its senior team is currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One North.
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by Admin | 4 Jun, 2016 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Video & News
Sheka Fofanah handed Sierra Leone massive victory over Sudan. The Local striker was the hero in Freetown as he helped Leone Stars to a hard fought 1-0 win over Sudan in a Group I, Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Siaka Steven Stadium on Saturday.
Fofanah aka Eto’o only goal in the 65th minutes was the difference between the two sides and strengthened Sierra Leone hold in the race for Gabon 2017.
The win will see Sierra Leone assumed second position behind Ivory Coast in the qualifying group with four point’s one behind the African defending champions.
Soccer fans satisfied with Leone Stars’ display against Sudan, but Leone Stars will now have to win against Ivory Coast in the group’s final match in Abidjan if Gabon 2017 is to be a success.
Sierra Leone caretaker coach Sellas Tetteh recorded his third victory since taking charge of Leone Stars; his first was a 2-1 win against Chad at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium (Port Harcourt) during the World Cup preliminaries second leg October 13, 2015.
Tetteh’s side also defeated Gabon 1-0 in March during the Africa Cup of Nations friendly in Freetown to record their first victory at home soil since the country was declared free of Ebola.
Leone Stars XI: 1. Zombo Morris, 15.Yeami Dunia, 6.Abu Kanu, 18.David Simbo, 17.Umaru ‘Zingalay’ Bangura (Capt), 4.Mohamed ‘Medo’ kamara, 7.Kwami Quee, 13.Alfred ‘Zagalo’ Sankoh, 14.George ‘Kwaku’ Davies, 11.Gibrilla Woobay, 9. Sheka Fofanah Scorer 65′
Subs: 16.Unisa Koroma (GK), 2.Kemson Fofanah, 8.Abdul ‘Buduski’ Sesay, 3. Mohamed L Bangura, 10.Mustapha ‘Hadji’ Bangura, 12.John Bankole Kamara, 5.Ibrahim Teteh Bangura
Sudan XI – Akram, Athar El Tahir, Gaafar, Kamal, Fadasse; AboAgla, Agab, Muhand El Tahir, Nazar Hamid, Karika, Ankaba.
Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers:
Sierra Leone 1-0 Sudan, Tanzania 0-2 Egypt, Burundi 0-2 Senegal, Rwanda 2-3 Mozambique, South Sudan 0-3 Mali
Botswana 1-2 Uganda, Namibia 1-0 Niger, Sao Tome 1-2 Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau 3-2 Zambia
by Admin | 3 Jun, 2016 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone caretaker coach Sellas Tetteh remained confident ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Falcons of Sudan on Saturday, saying that his side is capable of defeating their visitors and further reinforce their hold in the group.
Sierra Leone is perched at the bottom of Group I with a single point, that make this tie a must win game against Sudan, one of the three teams that participated in the inaugural Africa Cup of Nations in 1957.
Sierra Leone slumped to a 1-0 defeat in the qualifiers opening match in Khartoum back in June 2015.
The Ghanaian tactician, however, acknowledges that with two matches left to go in the 2017 Gabon qualifying campaign, the Falcons of Sudan are ready to shut down Leone Stars chances.
He passionately told footballsierraleone.net at the team’s camp at Hill Valley hotel: “We cannot move backwards but forward. We are going to pull ourselves together and work towards winning on Saturday. This match is vital to our qualification campaign.
“A game can end up in a draw or loss even when you perform well. However, we are going to make use of our opportunities as a way to shattered the hopes of the Sudanese, if we can do that then we will try our best to win in Cote d Ivoire because in football everything is possible.
Leone Stars Skipper Umaru Bangura concurred, “We are here to get the maximum points against them to enhance our chances in this campaign. I have assessed and spoken with most of my colleagues in the squad and I must confess that they are very much determined to succeed. That’s why I’m very positive even though it’s going to be difficult,”
“We still have a good squad. There are good times and bad times in football, and when things are bad, you need to lift up your heads, carry on working and start afresh,” the Dynamo Minsk defender told www.footballsierraleone.net.
“We are at the bottom of our group. We have some pressure, but I think that the team has enough experience players to handle the two games,” the 28-year-old added.
On the Match in Khartoum
“I and my technical team have corrected the lapses we noticed in the first leg in Sudan, we know is going to a difficult test, having said that this Saturday’s game is a must win game.
“The players did well but I don’t know what went wrong in the last fifteen minutes when we conceded that late penalty goal. That is football.
He maintained that his players were tactically minded and even better than the Sudanese.
Leone Stars Full Squad below:
Keepers: Solomon Zombo Morris (France), Ibrahim Bangura (Central Parade), Idrissa Koroma (East End Lions),
Defenders: David Simbo (Belarus), Umaru ‘Zaingalay’ Bangura (Belarus), Mohamed L. Bangura (Ports Authority FC), Yeami Dunya (FC Johansen), Abu Kanu (Mighty Blackpool), Alie Sesay (England), Kemson Fofanah (East End Lions)
Midfielders: Mohamed ‘Medo’ Kamara (Finland), Hassan ‘Milla’ Sesay (Finland), Alfred ‘Zagalo’ Sankoh (Turkey), John Bankole Kamara (Latvia), Julius Gibrilla Woobay (Slovenia), Kwame Quee (FC Johansen), Ibrahim Sorie Barrie (FC Johansen)
Strikers: Mustapha ‘Hadji’ Bangura (Serbia), Ibrahim Teteh Bangura (Sweden), Alhassan ‘Crespo’ Kamara (Sweden), Abdul Sesay (Finland), George ‘Kweku’ Davies (Germany) Sheka Fofanah (FCFC), Donald Wellington (East End Lions)
Leone Stars and technical team at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
by Admin | 2 Jun, 2016 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone national team, Leone Stars has moved up ten places in the latest FIFA ranking released today Thursday, June 2, 2016.
According to the latest monthly rankings released by the world football’s governing body, the Leone Stars who were 118th last month, are now 108 and ranked 29th in Africa.
Sellas Tetteh’s side defeated Gabon 1-0 in March during the Africa Cup of Nations friendly in Freetown to record their first victory since the country was declared free of Ebola.
The victory against Gabon also marked their first win at home since defeating Seychelles 2-0 July 19, 2014.
This Saturday, the Leone Stars will host Sudan in the fifth round of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Sudanese are ranked 128 in the world and 40th in the continent.
In Africa, the Algerians remained the top team and ranked 32nd in the world. Ivory Coast’s Elephants and Ghana Black Stars are second and third in Africa and on number 36th and 37th respectively in the world.
The Argentines remain the top-ranked football team in the world with 1,532 points.
Belgians collected 1,352 points to claim the second position, while third-placed Chileans accumulated 1,348 points. Colombia stands fourth with 1,337 points.
Africa’s first 10:
1. Algeria (Overall rank: 32) 2. Ivory Coast (36) 3. Ghana (37)
4. Senegal (41) 5. Egypt (45) 6. Tunisia (47) 7. Cape Verde Islands (49)
8. Congo DR (52) 9. Guinea (55) 10. Cameroon (58)
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by Admin | 2 Jun, 2016 | African News
Sudan’s newly appointed national skipper Muhannad El Tahir (Pictured) is confident that they can win in Freetown against Sierra Leone.
Speaking ahead of their Group I crucial clash this Saturday, 4 June 2016, the Al-Hilal striker who is targeting a historic third appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations after 2008 and 2012 has said only a victory will improve their chances.
“The real value of the game is that it is very important on the road to the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon in 2017. Certainly, every member of the team is motivated and eager to have a taste of the continental championship. The players are well aware of the value of playing at the Africa Cup of Nations finals,” Muhannad El Tahir told Cafonline.com
“They have the feeling that if you don’t do well in the qualifiers, you cannot be among the best teams on the continent at the final tournament. It comes with a great effort and you have to struggle to achieve the result.
The players are highly motivated with the core of the team personally motivated by the desire to play in the finals of the AFCON. There can be no better motivation for a player than playing for your country at the AFCON finals.
When you get the chance to wear your national colours at such a big tournament, it brings out a sense of national pride and also the joy of the whole nation is in your hands.
“My personal ambition as a player is to strive to achieve success. Also, the determination to continue playing for the national team pushed me to accept the honour to wear the prestigious armband.Throughout my career, I missed out on the national team only twice. The truth is that it is not easy to wear the captain’s armband to lead a national team. It is a big responsibility.
The 1970 African champions have four points going into the fifth round of the qualifiers, one behind leaders Cote d’Ivoire.
Host Sierra Leone with only a point fully mindful that only a win will reinforce their hold for Gabon 2017.
Since the country has been cleared to host International football matches the expectation has soared following a 1-0 win at home against Gabon back in March.
The Sudan tie will be Sierra Leone’s third international football match after the deadly Ebola virus that ravaged hundreds of lives. Victory for the Leone Stars will move them second behind Ivory Coast in the group standings.
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