by FSL News | 31 Jan, 2019 | Players Abroad News
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Former Bolton midfielder Kamara joins Kazma Sports Club in Kuwait
Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Mohamed Medo Kamara has joined another Kuwaiti side Kazma Sports Club until the end of the season.
The 31-year-old Sierra Leonean international has been out for six months since he departed Kuwait Sporting Club.
During his spell with Kuwait Sporting Club, he won two Viva Super League, two Kuwaiti Emir Cup and two Super Cup between 2016 and 2018 seasons playing over 50 matches.
The Sierra Leone international made 57 appearances for English side Bolton and scored three times.
The midfielder was loaned to Maccabi Haifa for the remainder of the 2014–15 season January 2015 from Bolton.
Kamara has previously played for Kups 2006 season, Helsingin between 2007 to 2010 before joining Serbian side Partizan on a three-year contract in 2013.
Kazma SC confirmed the news on their official Instagram page
by FSL News | 30 Jan, 2019 | Players Abroad News
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Former Sierra Leone captain Ibrahim ‘Obreh’ Kargbo was forced to terminate his contract with English National League South team, Dulwich Helmet.
According to the club’s website, the combative midfielder agreed to terminate his contract because it would be difficult to recover to help the team in their fight this season.
Helmet coach, Gavin Rose said: “Ibrahim has left the club now. He felt it would be really difficult to recover this season from his injuries, and if he did it would be quite late on.”
He gave us brilliant service for the same amount of time as Gavin and didn’t want to end his time here like that, so we cancelled his contract.”
Kargbo joined Hamlet from Welling United in 2016 on a one-year deal with the London club, and in 2017 he had his contract extended, before helping them gain promotion to the English National League South.
Hamlet are currently 17th in National League South – five points above the drop zone.
(Ibrahim Kargbo Photo: Keith Gillard)
by FSL News | 30 Jan, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Defender Dumbuya in line to make Phoenix Rising debut on Saturday
Phoenix Rising will play against Minnesota United in their first preseason match in the Mobile Mini Sun Cup on Saturday, February 2nd at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson.
The Sierra Leone native Mustapha Dumbuya will have the chance to go up against Minnesota United, Major League Soccer Western Conference finalist and CONCACAF Champions League participant Sporting Kansas City on Thursday, February 7th at 6 p.m.
Dumbuya, who recently departed Scottish side Falkirk, was spotted taking part in the USL Championship side pre-season training ahead of Minnesota United test.
Rising FC will also take on MLS side Real Salt Lake on Saturday, February 16th at 7 p.m.
The club finishes the 2019 Mobile Mini Sun Cup with a pair of contests in Tucson against MLS Cup finalist Portland Timbers FC and USL Championship side OKC Energy FC.
The Rising finished with its best record in franchise history in 2018 and won the USL’s Western Conference Championship.
The Rising Mobile Mini Cup schedule
Saturday, February 2nd @ 2:00 p.m.: Phoenix Rising FC vs Minnesota United | Kino North Stadium
Thursday, February 7th @ 6:00 p.m.: Phoenix Rising FC vs Sporting Kansas City (two 75-minute matches) | Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Saturday, February 16th @ 7:00 p.m.: Phoenix Rising FC vs Real Salt Lake | Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Wednesday, February 20th @ 6:00 p.m.: Portland Timbers vs Phoenix Rising | Kino North Stadium
Saturday, February 23rd @ 3:00 p.m.: Phoenix Rising FC vs OKC Energy | Kino North Stadium
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by FSL News | 27 Jan, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Josh Koroma injured as Leyton Orient stay top of National League.
Leyton Orient dangerman Josh Koroma was substituted for a suspected hamstring injury in their victory against Maidstone United.
The O’s moved three points clear at the top of the National League with a 3-0 victory over Maidstone at Brisbane Road on Saturday.
The Sierra Leone native, Koroma who has been a delight to watch is expected to be out for upcoming games after he was forced off with a worrying hamstring injury.
The 20-year-old attacker, who signed his first professional contract with the Club in September 2016, was replace by Matt Harrold.
A fine goal from Jordan Maguire-Drew and a brace for the league’s second top scorer, Macaulay Bonne’s saw the O’s strengthened their grip at the top Vanarama National League.
Maguire-Drew netted his first Orient goal in the 34th minute, firing in after poor defending, and Bonne converted from close range shortly after half-time.
Bonne added his 20th goal of the season at the death, scoring from the penalty spot after James Brophy was brought down.
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by FSL News | 26 Jan, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Kaikai makes Eredivisie debut as NAC Breda snatch draw
Sullay Kaikai and his new side got off to a positive start after Nac Breda gained a hard-fought 1-1 at home against ADO Den Haag.
The Sierra Leone native, who joined Dutch side permanently on a one-and-a-half year contract, was subbed on in the 66th minute for Giovanni Korte.
The result means Breda climbed off the bottom of the Eredivisie table after claiming a point in front of the home fans.
Melvyn Lorenzen scored only his second goal of the season for the visitors in the 21st minutes before Gervane Kastaneer equalised five minutes into the second half.
The striker was allowed to run into the box and he punished some poor defending with a shot into the bottom corner of the net.
It continued NAC’s improvement in recent weeks, with the southern club now beaten only once in six league games as they fight to stay in the top flight.
The point lifting them above De Graafschap on goal difference with both teams on 15 points.
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by FSL News | 23 Jan, 2019 | Players Abroad News
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Manhattan men’s soccer team have reinforced its 2019 roster with the addition of New York City product Joseph Koroma, Head Coach Jorden Scott has announced.
Born in the US grew up in Sierra Leone, the young talent spent two seasons with the NYCFC Academy U-16/17 and U-18/19 squads.
Koroma is the first newcomer ahead of the 2019 campaign and will be hoping to help his new side doing great things in the Men’s Soccer Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in the new season.
Koroma, 17, during the 2016-2017 season, made 12 appearances with the U-16/17 side, scoring three goals earning a promotion to the U-18/19 team.
“We are delighted to add Joseph to our program and offer him the chance to add another exciting chapter to his amazing story,” noted Scott.
“He comes from a top MLS academy, under the direction of Matt Pilkington at NYCFC, so we expect him to be a key part of our squad immediately.”
“Adding an elite local player shows the progress we are making as a program, with top recruits attracted to a team that has made history in the last few years and will continue to compete at the highest level.”
Koroma has participated in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy since 2015 when he was a part of BW Gottschee Academy’s U-15/16 and U-13/14 teams in New York City.
In two seasons, he scored an astounding 30 goals across 40 matches, earning recognition from Top Drawer Soccer as one of the best non-MLS talents in the DA.
He started playing soccer competitively in the city with FC Harlem, climbing up to its U-13 program.
In May of last year, BESE profiled his soccer journey and his footprint in the community in its sports series, “Point x Point”.
Outside of soccer, Football Sierra Leone understands that Koroma has volunteered with the Harlem Children’s Zone and previously helped out at the District Office of Assemblyman Michael Blake.
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