by FSL News | 3 Sep, 2020 | African News, Sport News
- Scarborough keeper John Trye has praised the club for making a good start in the new campaign after winning their opening three matches.
- The Sierra Leone International shot-stopper won his first career title with the club last season in the Canadian soccer league.
Scarborough SC, the reigning CSL champions have started where they left off last season with a quick start thrashing Hamilton City 7-2, down Vortuka 1-0 last Sunday and a 4-2 victory over Brentford Galaxy on Wednesday.
Trye speaking after Wednesday win said: “We have got a good group ready to challenge again for the title. It was important to start the new season the way we have started, but it is also vital to maintain the winning mentality, as defending champions.”
“We have been clinical in front of goal so far, and if we keep winning matches, we can replicate last season,” Trye told FSL News.
Scarborough next outing is against Serbian Whtie Eagles on Sunday 13th September a win will see Trye’s side extend their 100% start of the season.
Trye has made two appearances for Sierra Leone A national team Leone Stars against Nigeria in a friendly game in Lagos and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kinshasa respectively.
In other matches, Trye has served as a reserve goalkeeper for the Leone Stars’ in including Lesotho and Benin during the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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by FSL News | 31 Aug, 2020 | African News, Sport News, Video & News
- Sierra Leone native Josh Koroma scored the leveller from outside the box against Manchester United’s Under-23 in their pre-season tie on Saturday.
- The former Leyton Orient attacker was delighted to be working under new coach Carlos Corberán.
Huddersfield Town forward Josh Koroma was part of the side that shared six goals with Manchester United’s Under-23s in an entertaining pre-season friendly at The John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
In his post-match interview, Koroma expressed his delight after he rescued his side from defeat.
Koroma, who looked a threat from the right-wing throughout was key to Town’s come-back after the Reds’ youngsters had raced into an early 2-0 lead.
“It was very competitive. We went 2-0 unfortunate down, we could have gone under, but we didn’t. I think a draw was a fair result,” Koroma to club’s website.
Having spent the second half of last season on loan at Rotherham United, Josh has returned to Town this summer and featured in both of the Terriers’ pre-season outings, adding 65 minutes against United to the 45 he completed in midweek.
The young forward was happy to get more minutes and provide some goal contributions ahead of next weekend’s season opener against Rochdale.
“You always want to be scoring and assisting as an attacker. I’m just happy that I can help the team and hopefully, I can kick on from here.”
Koroma, 21 will be hoping he be part of Town’s opening game of the 2020/21 season, that Carabao Cup First Round tie against the Dale on Saturday.
The match will also be new Head Coach Carlos Corberán first competitive game in charge.
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by FSL News | 28 Aug, 2020 | African News, Sport News
- Albanian side Laci pushed the first round of Europa League qualifier against host Keshla into extra time and penalties after goalless 120 minutes.
- Keshla, the Azerbaijan top-tier side failed to progress at home after a 5-4 penalty defeat at the Shafa Stadium in Baku on Thursday 27th August.
Sierra Leone International John Kamara, who played the full throttle of the first round Europa League qualifier, was left disappointed.
Due to Covid-19, all qualifying matches were decided in one leg.
Both teams ended the contest with 10 men after a barren draw before the penalty decider.”
It was a disappointing night because when you play at home in any competition fans will expect a win,” Kamara to FSL news.
“Losing on penalties obviously a tough defeat to take especially at home. However, we failed to capitalise on home advantage.”
Kamara played a vital role to helped the two-time Azerbaijan champions to a third place in finish last season to compete in the UEFA Europa League.
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by FSL News | 21 Aug, 2020 | African News, Sport News
After scoring two goals in their last three pre-season matches, Sullay Kaikai has turned his attention to tomorrow’s pre-season game against Carlo Ancelotti’s men.
League One side (Blackpool) host
Everton on Saturday as part of their preparations ahead of the new campaign.
The contest will be Everton’s first friendly of the summer at Bloomfield Road stadium.
Kaikai, who missed major games last season through injury, is looking forward to a fresh start.
“We have a game tomorrow against Everton which will be a good test,” Kaikai told Football Sierra Leone News Online.
“Pre-season is going on well. I’ve played in three matches and scored two goals so far. I’m feeling fit and looking forward to the new season after missing a lot of games last season.”
Last Saturday, Sullay Kaikai and Keshi Anderson were both in the scoresheet for the second week running as Blackpool defeat Port Vale 2-1in their pre-season tie.
The Seaside’s cruised to a comfortably 4-0 against National League North side Southport last week with KaiKai as one of the scorers.
The former Palace striker joined Blackpool from NAC Breda last July on a two-year deal with the option of further 12 months.
Kaikai, 24, was born in the London Borough of Southwark to parents hailing from Sierra Leone.
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by FSL News | 18 Aug, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Sierra Leone-born and England Under-21 international has joined French Ligue One Lorient on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea FC.
The Chelsea player was unveiled on Tuesday by French side Lorient.
Trevoh, who is still eligible to represent Sierra Leone last season played on loan at Huddersfield after Ipswich Town spell
An England Under-21 international, Chalobah has yet to play a competitive first-team game for Chelsea, although he was on the bench for the 2018 FA Cup final.
“FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the arrival in the form of a one-season loan without an option to buy Trevoh Chalobah (21 years old, 1m90), the young defensive midfielder of Chelsea,” the club announced on their website.
Christophe Pelissier, FC Lorient coach, is happy to see Trevoh join his squad: “Trevoh is a young player already with great experience, having played two full seasons in the Championship. He has thus forged a character allowing him to play at the highest level and to fight for maintenance. A versatile player, since he can also play in central defense, Trevoh has an athletic profile that complements our squad ”.
“I am delighted to join FC Lorient today. The prospect of evolving at the highest French level and discovering a new culture convinced me. The FCL is a recognized club and the challenge proposed by the leaders of Lorient is attractive. I can’t wait to start this new adventure in my new colors.” Trevoh told club’s site.
The Midfielder cum defender played made 36 Championship appearances for Huddersfield last season.
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by FSL News | 14 Aug, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Southampton new acquisition, Ghanaian centre-back Mohammed Salisu says he was pleased with the fans warmed welcome.
The 21-year-old joined the Hampshire-based outfit from Real Valladolid for a fee of £10.9m on a four-year deal.
The highly-rated young defender told the club’s website that he was pleased with the clamour among fans after news of his arrival.
“I am very happy the fans are welcoming me so warmly and that they are happy with me.”
“It is a very good feeling to be a Southampton player. I am very happy to be part of the club, and I am looking forward to starting here.”
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl said: “This is an important signing for us. Mohammed is a player who fits our profile well.”
Salisu featured twice in Real Valladolid ’s Copa del Rey campaign in the 2018/19 season before becoming a regular in the 2019/20 campaign, making 32 appearances across all competitions, helping them to a notable improvement in their defensive record and also to a respectable 13th-placed finish.
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