by FSL News | 25 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone captain Umaru Bangura has agreed to a new contract extension to remain at the club until 2021, the player has confirmed.
The Centre-back has signed a new three-year deal with the Zurich-based club despite been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a Knee injury.
After signing his new deal, Bangura told Football Sierra Leone: “I feel very excited. I’m very pleased to be here for few more years.
“But, I must state, I’m also very disappointed that I will not be able to help the team in the Cup final and the rest of the season.”
He will undergo surgery in Zurich this week after internal ligament rupture in the right knee.
FC Zurich will have to do without the defender in the final of the Swiss Pokal Cup away to BSC Young Boys on Sunday, May 27th, 2018, at 14:00 in the “Stade de Suisse” (the home stadium of BSC Young Boys).
Bangura, 30, has been a regular at the City club since his move in 2016 from Belarusian club Dinamo Minsk and was a pivotal figure in the clubs promotion back to the Swiss Super League.
The former Hönefoss BK and FK Haugesund is only the second Sierra Leone international to join a Swiss club after the country’s soccer idol Mohamed Kallon, who played for AC Lugano.
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by FSL News | 23 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
FC Zurich defender Umaru Bangura has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a Knee injury.
Sierra Leone skipper suffered an internal ligament rupture in the right knee and will miss the final of the Swiss Pokal Cup.
FC Zurich will take on BSC Young Boys on Sunday, May 27th, 2018, at 14:00 in the “Stade de Suisse” (the home stadium of BSC Young Boys).
Bangura, 30, was taken off in the 82nd minute in their 4-0 thrashing over St. Gallen on Wednesday and was out of their 2-1 defeat to FC Luzern at the weekend.
Bangura together with Yassin Maouche where both injured and they will not be available in the final round of the season in the Super League.
The club will now have to do without Bangura and midfielder Maouche, who also tore a hamstring in the right thigh. The Franko-Algerian had just returned from a several-month injury break.
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by FSL News | 20 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
The Striker is over the moon after scoring twice for his new club Viborg FF in a 3-0 win in NordicBet Liga against Thisted FC on Friday.
The victory means Viborg moved up to third place in the Division with 47 points – a point adrift from former club Vendsyssel and two less than lead leaders Esbjerg.
Moses, 24, signed from Vendsyssel FF in January after scoring 9 goals in nineteen appearances before leaving.
Moses scored his first for the club in the 56th minutes in his fifth appearance and assisted Danish midfielder Christian Sivebæk, who scored the second in the 62nd before wrapping up a well-deserved victory in the 81st away from home.
“I’m happy because it feels great when you play as a striker and get goals, a delighted Moses told Football Sierra Leone.
“Eleventh (11th) goals in the league for me now after my previous nine (9 for Vendsyssel FF). As a striker, I am pleased very pleased,” said Moses.
Thisted FC – Viborg FF 0-3
0-1 Christian Moses (56th)
0-2 Christian Sivebæk (62.)
0-3 Christian Moses (80th)
Viborg Squad:
Sebastian John – Mikkel Knudsen, Nikko Boxall, Sean Reese (Jacob Dehn, 54th), Alexander Fischer – Christian Sivebæk (Oliver Thychosen, 80), Jeppe Grønning, George Fochive, Pierre Larsen (Tobias Bech, 83) – Christian Moses, Andreas Albers
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by FSL News | 19 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone national skipper Umaru Bangura is out to make the Swiss Pokal Cup his second winners’ medal at FC Zurich.
FC Zurich will take on BSC Young Boys on Sunday, May 27th, 2018, at 14:00 in the “Stade de Suisse” (the home stadium of BSC Young Boys).
Bangura, 30, who was in the Zurich side that defeated Grasshoppers 2-1 in the semi-final is hoping his side overcome Young Boys and claim his second medal in Switzerland.
“This is a competition that is very important for the club,” the Sierra Leone skipper told Football Sierra Leone.
“It’s very important we are playing in the finals. Winning it will be another achievement for everyone at the club.
“I hope we can win it for the fans as well, we have the best fan based in the country – they deserve something special.”
Bangura added, “I was privileged to be part of the side that helps the club gain promotion back to the Top-flight last season.”
Young Boys have defeated FC Zurich twice this season and is going to be a very cracking contest.
Zurich has won the Swiss Super League 12 times and the Swiss Cup nine times. While their Cup final host has won 11 Swiss top-tier title and six Swiss Cups.
The Young Boys are the current Swiss Super League leaders 11 points ahead of FC Basel.
Zurich sits fourth after thrashing third place team FC St. Gallen 4-0 on Wednesday.
In August 2016, Bangura signed a three years contract with Swiss side, since then he has been a pivotal figure in the Zurich club automatic promotion back to the Swiss top flight.
Bangura scored his first and only league goal in Zurich 5-0 thumping of Wohlen at the Niedermatten Stadium on Sunday 2 October 2016.
History
FC Zurich won its first national championship in the season 1901/1902. Between 1924 and 2009, 11 more national championship titles followed and the club won the Swiss Cup 8 times between 1966 and 2014.
The latest major highlight was the win of the 9th Swiss Cup title in 2016.
Due to its national success, FC Zurich was also given the opportunity to participate in various UEFA competitions and thus prove itself internationally as well.
In the 1960’s and 1970’s, the club enjoyed noteworthy success in each of the three European club competitions. Particularly, it has to be highlighted that the club reached the semi-final of the European Cup of the Champions twice.
In 1964, only the famous team of Real Madrid managed to stop FC Zurich on their way to the final and, in 1977, English record champions Liverpool FC beat FC Zurich in the semi-final after the Swiss had already eliminated famous opponents such as Glasgow Rangers and Dynamo Dresden from the competition.
FC Zurich has also been continuously supplying players for the Swiss-A national team and various international youth sides throughout its entire club history.
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by FSL News | 19 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
FC Cincinnati have announced the signing of Sierra Leone international Michael Lahoud, pending USL and federation approval.
Lahoud, 31, made over 50 appearances for Miami FC in the North American Soccer League (NASL) over the last two seasons.
The United Soccer League (USL) Eastern Conference side, have won two of their opening four league matches and Lahoud will be expecting to make his debut on Sunday, April 22 against Pittsburgh Riverhounds at home.
FCC head coach Alan Koch told club’s website “We are incredibly excited to bring Michael into the group.
“We are adding another excellent player who is very versatile. We look forward to welcoming him to the team and getting him up to match fitness as quickly as possible. His addition will add to the excellent healthy competition that we already have in the group.”
Technical director Luke Sassano added, “The opportunity to add a player with his experience, quality, and versatility to our already deep roster is another step forward as we push to achieve our goals this year. His professionalism and mentality reflect our core player principles, and we look forward to his contributions to FCC both on and off the field.”
Lahoud made his Leone Stars debut in a 3-2 victory over Equatorial Guinea during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match.
He was a pivotal player under former coach Johnny McKinstry playing in over four qualifying matches.
The experienced midfielder has four caps for Sierra Leone and was part of the Sierra Leone side that defeated Kenya 2-1 in the opener of the 2019 AFCON qualifier in Freetown on June 10, 2017.
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by FSL News | 17 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone and Atvidaberg defender Ishmael Koroma, has said he is happy with his development so far despite his side winless in their opening two league matches.
The Swedish League 1 South-side, Åtvidabergs FF signed the former FC Johansen player on a free transfer deal until 2019.
Koroma believes he has coped well with his new adventure in Sweden but admits he is still learning on the job.
The 21-year-old told Football Sierra Leone is happy with his first two appearances and on a personal level, he hopes to keep progressing.
‘I’ve done well and I am having a great time with my new club, Koroma told Football Sierra Leone online.
“I’m learning very fast and enjoying the moment.
“We have a lot of young players and 90% of the players are new, so we are doing our best to know each other better.
Koroma added: “This is one of the biggest clubs in Sweden and our main aim is targeting promotion.”
They have played to a 1 all draw in their opening two matches of the 2018 Sodra div I season.
Their next outing will be against Oskarshamns Saturday, April 21st at home.
Åtvidabergs FF relegated from the Superettan last season after they suffered 19 league defeats – only six wins and five draws.
Club’s achievement:
Swedish Allsvenskan winners (2) 1972, 1973 – Runners-up (2): 1970, 1971
Superettan: Winners (1): 2011 – Runners-up (1): 2009
Svenska Cupen: Winners (2): 1969–1970, 1970–1971
Runners-up (4): 1946, 1972–1973, 1978–1979, 2005
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