by FSL News | 15 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Vancouver Whitecaps are suddenly looking short of striking options after Sierra Leone striker Kei Kamara ruled out with a groin injury.
The Leone Stars veteran goal poacher was unavailable in Vancouver’s 2-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC on Friday night at home and his absence was felt.
The defeat ends the ‘Caps 11 home undefeated streak at BC Place. The Caps suffered consecutive losses for the first time in 40 matches, dating back to March 2017.
Coach Carl Robinson confirmed that Kei Kamara underwent MRI analysis on Friday but the club will have to wait to know the extent of the injury.
“He had an MRI on Friday,” said Robinson. “So I haven’t got the results yet,” Robinson, told reporters after his side defeat to LAFC. “I think he’ll be out for a period of time.”
“It’s not ideal,” Robinson worriedly admitted. “But we’re going to go through periods this year where you don’t create a number of chances, and we’ve had them in two consecutive games.
“We just have to go back to the drawing board. Whether it’s trying a different formation, whether it’s a tweak in personnel.”
Kamara has scored three goals and two assists in his five appearances for the Whitecaps so far this season.
“We’ll have to wait and look at how serious Kamara’s injury is, which will probably know a little bit more about next week.”
Robinson added, “We’re always looking to bring in players. We try to strengthen our team as often as we can. I am not going to bring players in for the sake of it. They have to be better than what we have.
The Whitecaps next outing is away to Kamara’s former club Sporting Kansas City April 21 at the Children’s Mercy Park.
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by FSL News | 14 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
BK Häcken striker Alhassan Kamara scored with the last kick of the first half against compatriots Mohamed Buya Turay’s Dalkurd in their 3-0 victory on Saturday.
The 25-year-old, in his third appearance of the season, open the host scoring in the 45 minutes in today’s clash at Bravida Arena in Gothenburg.
Viktor Lundberg and Karl Bohm completed the Häcken’s emphatic win in the 50th and 78th minutes respectively.
The two Sierra Leonean started the contest; however, it was Crespo Kamara whose name was on the scoresheet following his first league goal of the season.
The victory means Häcken moved up to second at least until tomorrow when the likes of AIK, Hammarby and others play on Sunday.
It was also the second league defeat for Turay’s new side in their opening three league matches.
Despite not on target today, Turay impressively scored a brace on his debut for Dalkurd on last week against Östersunds FK.
Squads
Häcken: Abrahamsson – Andersson, Wahlström, Lindgren, Arkivuo – Friberg, Lundberg, Berggren – Mohammed, Kamara, Paulinho.
Dalkurd: Demircan – Strand, Löfkvist, Ceesay, Jasarevic – Amin, Lawan – Mountain, Sugita, Ayaz – Turay.
Foto: ADAM IHSE/TT / TT NYHETSBYRÅN
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by FSL News | 13 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Alhassan ‘Crespo Kamara’s Häcken will host Mohamed Buya Turay’s Allsvenskan new boys Dalkurd as both compatriots will face each other for the second time in their career at club level.
The two countrymen plying their trade in Swedish Top-tier will be locking horns once again on Saturday at the Bravida Arena.
Last season it was Kamara’s Häcken came out the best over the two legs in the Swedish top-flight.
BK Häcken defeated Turay’s former side AFC Eskilstuna 3-0 in October second round of the Swedish league campaign and both share the spoils 0-0 at the Bravida arena in May 2017.
Kamara, 25, who still searching for his first league goal this year, if selected will be making his third Allsvenskan while Turay impressively scored a brace on his debut for Dalkurd.
Both teams have lost one of their two opening two league games.
The Sierra Leone internationals are unavailable for comments, but all the best to the two countrymen.
Both teams on three points, but the visitors are standing eight on the table because of better goals margin while Häcken lies 10th.
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by FSL News | 8 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Mohamed Buya Turay impressively scored a brace on his debut for Allsvenskan new boys Dalkurd FF, as they thrashed Östersunds FK 3-0 on Sunday in front of home fans.
In recording a debut double, the Sierra Leone native has accomplished a feat in the Swedish top-flight for the first time in his career.
Turay, 23, who signed a three-year contract last month already showing glimpses of his attribute to his new fans.
He opened the scoring for the home side in the 35th minute with a fine finish that hit the post and then bounced back behind the back of the Östersund goalkeeper Aly Keita.
Norwegian midfielder Oliver Berg double the host lead before Turay completed his matchday double in style to send the home fans to ecstasy.
“My girlfriend is pregnant. We will have a little girl on July 19th. This was a tribute to them,” Turay was quoted as saying
“This was a perfect timing for Buya Turay, who can run a lot and can do this. He believes in his qualities, he shows this in his first goal,” says teammate Rawez Lawan.
Turay missed Dalkurd first league defeat away to AIK last Monday, April 2 at the Friend Arena in Stockholm.
He accounted for nine goals last season while playing for AFC Eskilstuna last season.
Photo: Mats Åstrand / TT |
Allsvenskan: Dalkurd 3-0 Ostersund
(1-0) Goals: 1-0 Mohamed Buya Turay, 2-0 Oliver Berg, 3-0 Mohamed Buya Turay.
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by FSL News | 8 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Michael Kargbo says it was a ‘special moment’ but also disappointed after making his senior debut for Swedish Superettan side AFC Eskilstuna.
Eskilstuna lost to Falkenbergs FF 2-0 for the first time this season at the Falkenbergs IP stadium on Saturday.
The youngster came off the bench during the defeat against Falkenbergs to mark his debut for his new side.
However, while he was glad to have a taste of the first-team action but also disappointed after his club failed to take their chances.
Speaking to this medium, Kargbo noted mixed emotions due to the manner in which his side lost.
He told footballsierraleone.net, “It was a special moment playing for such a big club but also very disappointed with the defeat.
“Playing my first Pro game means a lot to me and everyone that has been supporting me in one way or the other.
“Yesterday’s defeat we were unlucky because we created our chances but couldn’t finish them well.
“Now, we are looking forward to our next game at home to correct our mistakes and get all three points.
“I also want to use this time to say thanks to the Coaches and Staff for the faith and belief they have in me.”
The club’s new acquisition signed after he impressed playing a couple of games for the U21 side last year.
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(Photo Credit: AFC Eskilstuna/Mikael Einarsson)
by FSL News | 8 Apr, 2018 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Striker Alhaji Kamara has announced himself in the Moldovan top-flight after scoring in the Wasps opening two league games.
FC Sheriff won their opening 2018 two home league matches thrashing CS Petrocub and Speranta Nisporeni scoring three goals in each.
Kamara, 23, who joined the club as a free agent leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Taawoun was prolific scoring the club’s opener in both matches respectively.
After his debut goal on 1st of April, he told club’s website, “It is quite a good feeling to step into a new club, new season and a debut goal.
The former Swedish Allsvenskan winner added, “The feelings and passion are always there for me like it was before, and it was quite a good atmosphere.
“The club made everything easier for me to feel good and adapt. Thanks to everyone at the club for their help.”
The club has dominated Moldovan top-tier since 2001, winning 16 titles and 9 Moldovan cups.
Watch Kamara’s second league goal for his new club below.
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