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Players Abroad: Kamara scores winner for Whitecaps away to SJ Earthquakes

by FSL News | 28 Aug, 2018 | Players Abroad News

Kei Kamara’s goal in the 68th minute gave Vancouver Whitecaps a 3-2 comeback win over the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer action last Sunday night.

The Earthquakes held a 2-0 lead after the first half, but the Whitecaps scored three unanswered goals in the final 45 minutes.

Kamara scored the winner when unmarked, he put in a pass from Yordy Reyna during a quick counterattack.

Defender Aaron Maund started the play by lobbing a long pass to Reyna.

The Sierra Leone striker, who is expected to lead the Leone Stars attack In Ethiopia has scored 11 times this season including 4 assists.

Vancouver extended its unbeaten streak to five games. The Caps also posted their first-ever MLS win in San Jose.

Both Kamara and Reyna had a goal and an assist for the Whitecaps, while Cristian Techera scored the all-important equaliser for the victors.

Kei Kamara for the lead…….

SCORES!#SJvVAN | #VWFC pic.twitter.com/RxHaYlpXdc

— Vancouver Whitecaps (@WhitecapsFC) August 26, 2018

Two-goal comeback ✅
First win in SJ ✅
Unbeaten last 5 in MLS ✅
Final Score pres. by @tracebeverage pic.twitter.com/ZHpOY5ck5x

— Vancouver Whitecaps (@WhitecapsFC) August 26, 2018

In the Icelandic second-tier

Kwame Quee registered his ninth goal in seventeen appearances this season for UMF Víkingur Ólafsvík in their 2-1 away win over Leiknir Reykjavik last Friday.

The hosts started the contest in a resilient mood but it was the visitors who got the better of the opening 9th minute with a goal from GZ Leon.

Quee scored his goal and Vikngur’s second late on In the second half.

He converted a spot-kick 12 minutes to full time for his ninth of the season.

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QPR defender Osman Kakay raring to go after first Sierra Leone call-up

by FSL News | 27 Aug, 2018 | Players Abroad News

Queens Park Rangers defender Osman Kakay has stated his happiness and he is ‘raring to go’ after his first call-up to the Sierra Leone national team.

Kakay, 21, is on Coach John Keister’s final 23-man squad for the September 9th away 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia.

He has been a vital player under former England manager Steve McClaren at the Championship Club, playing three of their opening five matches this season.

“It feels great, my dad has been the big influence in making my decision. It has come at a good time and I am raring to go,” Kakay told Football Sierra Leone UK.

“He has told me how big the importance of football in the country and how big the opportunity is and I’m really happy to be part of the Sierra Leone team,” he added.

He reiterated, “It is a great honour to be called up to the national team. I feel proud that I will able to represent my country and be a part of big things to come. “

“Very excited because it’s a chance for me to showcase myself as a player and for our team to create something special.”

Kakay, who made his debut in QPR’s 2-1 victory over Rochdale in the EFL Cup tie in August 2016, is aware of the physicality playing in Africa.

“I know African football can be very physical with a lot of quality as well. I am confident that both attributes suited to me so I believe I will adapt well.”

“I am looking forward to it a lot. I’ve heard a lot of positives especially when the team plays at home the atmosphere is very good so i can’t wait for the experience.”

His first professional debut was in the Scottish Championship in January during a loan spell with Scottish side Livingston.

In Scotland, he played 12 times for Livingston.

On his experience playing for QPR, Kakay noted, “It has been good to be given the opportunity to play the first few games and I have adapted well to the league. I am hoping to get more appearances during the season so I can continue to improve as a player.”

Meanwhile, here is Coach Keister’s final 23-man squad for Ethiopia:

Goalkeepers: Solomon Zombo Morris (FC Rodeo, France), Alhaji Sesay, (Bristol City England), Mohamed N Kamara (FC Johansen),

Defenders: Umaru Bangura (FC Zurich, Switzerland), David Simbo (Kiremithane Spor Turkey), Hassan Milla Sesay (FC Lathi, Finland), Abu Suma (Unattached) Osman Kakay (QRR, England), Alie Sesay (AOX Kissamikos Greece) and Yeami Dunia (Standard FC).

Midfielders: Mohamed Medo Kamara (Kuwait SC, Kuwait), Alfred Sankoh (Al-Jabalain, Saudi Arabia), Michael Lahoud FC Cincinnati, USA), (John Kamara FC Kaisar Kazakhstan) and Julius Wobay Unattached).

Attackers: Kei Kamara Vancouver Whitecaps Canada, Alhassan Kamara BK Hacken Sweden, Ibrahim Conteh PSIS FC, Malaysia, Kwame Quee UMF Vikingur, IcelandIcel, Mohamed Buya Turay Sint Truiden Belgium, Sheka Fofanah Al-Nasr Oman, Amadou Bakayoko Coventry City UK, Christian Moses Viborg FF Danmark.

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Swedish Ettan side sign Hassan Milla Koroma from FC Kallon

Apr 3, 2021

FK Luleå have signed 20-year-old FC Kallon attacking midfielder Hassan Milla Koroma on a season loan. The Swedish division One Ettan season commenced on Saturday, Luleå will take on Gefle on Monday, and Koroma most likely will make his debut. The former Real Mack...

Fitness update: Koroma returns to Huddersfield training

Apr 2, 2021

Championship side Huddersfield Town handed an injury boost with the news of influential forward Josh Koroma has returned to training with the first-team group ahead of schedule. Manager Carlos Corberan has confirmed that Koroma, 22, former Leyton Orient player was the...

Attacker Sullay Kaikai back on the scoresheet against Plymouth

Mar 28, 2021

Sullay Kaikai was on target for Blackpool in their 2-2 draw at home to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors scoring late on to steal a point. The goal was Kaikai's fourth of the season as he levels the scoreline in the 47th minute. It was Plymouth...

Viborg FF striker Christian Moses happy with goalscoring form

by FSL News | 26 Aug, 2018 | Players Abroad News

In-form Viborg FF striker Christian Moses has declared himself happy after netting three goals in his last two NordicBet Liga matches.

In today’s home draw, the Sierra Leone-born scored Viborg’s 5th minutes’ opener in their 2-2 draw with FC Fredericia.

Last Wednesday in the Danish second-tier league, Moses scored a brace and one of his goals was a brilliant long-range effort against Silkeborg in their 3-2 away victory.

Moses, who has now registered three goals in his last six matches, is determined to help Viborg secure promotion.

“I am happy with my goals so far because it is helping the team, Moses told Football Sierra Leone UK.

“One of my goals against Silkeborg was really good because I received lots of congratulation messages.”

“Now, I am hoping to carry on scoring goals for the team.”

Viborg currently sit third spot, six-point adrift of league leaders HB Køge.

He scored nine goals last season while playing for Vendsyssel FF and three goals for Viborg FF after his move.

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John Kamara upbeat about Sierra Leone’s 2019 qualification

by FSL News | 26 Aug, 2018 | Players Abroad News

Kaisar FC midfield enforcer John Kamara is optimistic and looking forward to Sierra Leone’s September 9th African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia in Hawassa.

Kamara, who played some part in Sierra Leone’s 2-1 victory over Kenya in the qualifiers opener in Freetown, is confident that the experience gained over the years will help Leone Stars quest of qualifying for the tournament after 23 years.

The country has failed to compete on the continental big stage since 1996 and they are currently placed second behind Ghana in the Group F in the race to Cameroon 2019.

Kamara acknowledged a win in Hawassa against the Walias will strengthen Sierra Leone’s position ahead of the double-header with the Black Stars of Ghana.

“Not only the Ethiopia match but matches against Ghana and Kenya are not easy but we have to believe in our ability that we can make it to Cameroon next year, Kamara told Football Sierra Leone UK.

“Firstly, we have to be positive going up against a resilient Ethiopian team.

“We have the quality all around the squad and we should be confident of a positive result. We were close during the last qualifiers after a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast in our group final match.”

“However, this time we just have to work hard to deliver and winning this tie will better our chances ahead of games against Ghana.”

After their trip to Ethiopia John Keister’s men will face a tough test against Ghana in October’s doubleheader before embarking on a journey to take on Kenya’s Harambee Stars in November.

Sierra Leone will round off their AFCON 2019 qualifying campaign with a home fixture against Walias of Ethiopia in Freetown in March 2019.

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Amadou Bakayoko scores first Coventry City goal in win over Plymouth Argyle.

by FSL News | 19 Aug, 2018 | Players Abroad News

Amadou Bakayoko scored his first Coventry City League One goal in win over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.

The Sky Blue side managed their first 1-0 win of the season over 10-man Plymouth Argyle at home.

The Sierra Leone-born opened the scoring from the penalty spot.

In a match with few clear-cut chances, Amadou Bakayoko’s 42nd-minute penalty proved the difference between the sides.

The striker’s first goal in sky blue came when referee Darren Drysdale adjudged Jordy Hiwula to have been tripped as he cut into the box from the left.

Plymouth’s ended the contest with ten-men after Jamie Ness was sent off in 58th-minutes.

He joined Coventry City from Walsall for an undisclosed fee.

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Players Abroad: Striker Kamara on target in title defeat to Toronto FC

by FSL News | 18 Aug, 2018 | Players Abroad News

Kei Kamara scored again in title defeat to Toronto FC.

The striker goalscoring form continues last Wednesday but his strike was not enough for his Vancouver Whitecaps side to secure the Canadian Championship silverware this season.

Kamara’s Vancouver Whitecaps fell to a 5-2 defeat to Toronto FC in the second leg of the Canadian Championship final losing 7- 4 on aggregate.

The Sierra Leone forward goal came in late after Toronto FC opened the scoring on 39 minutes with a quick passing sequence ending on a finish from Jozy Altidore who went on to score hat-trick while teammate Sebastian Giovinco also got his name in the score sheet.

Kamara pulled one back midway through the second half for Whitecaps before Brek Shea scored another just under 15 minutes to play but their goals were not enough as Tosaint Ricketts rounded the scoring for the home side to lift the Voyageurs Cup.

The defeat leaves Vancouver Whitecaps to wait for another year as they have only won the Canadian Championship once in 2015 while Toronto FC who won the title for the third successive year has also secured there in the CONCACAF Champions League.

In Belgian Jupiler League:

Mohamed Buya Turay, who was on target on his debut for Belgian side Sint Truiden in it 1-1 home draw against Lokeren last Saturday, will be hoping to start for his new club away to Waasland-Beveren today.

Turay, 23, started on the bench against Lokeren but made an immediate impact with a brilliant header in the 84th minutes after coming on as a 61st-minute substitute to cancel out Guss Hurperts 78th minute opener for Lokeren at the Stayen Stadium.

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