by FSL News | 9 Mar, 2018 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
A proven and proficient goal scorer in his 12th Major League soccer career, Kei Kamara, is expected to make his 300th top-flight appearances on Saturday. (Photo credit Vancouver Whitecaps)
The striker is set to become the first Sierra Leonean and the second African behind Dominic Oduro of Ghana in the league’s history to reach the milestone.
The former Columbus and Revelation attacker will join others such as Brad Davis (392), Brian Carrol (371), Chad Marshall (371), Bobby Boswell (366), Landon Donovan (340), Jeff Cunningham (365) Dominic Oduro of Ghana (336) and Cobi Jones (306) to name a few to have reached the milestone.
Without a doubt, Kamara will lead the lines against his former club Houston Dynamo as he bids to register his 100 MLS regular season goals at the BBVA Compass Stadium.
During the early stages of his career, he scored seven goals in 32 appearances for the Dynamo in the 2008 – 2009 seasons.
The striker opened his 2018 Whitecaps account in their 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact last Sunday in the opener of the 2018 Major League Soccer goal campaign.
Speaking to Whitecaps journalists, Kamara said it is true they called him old for a reason but was also quick to acknowledge how far he has come.
“I’m honoured and I’m looking forward to game after game.” he said, “And, hopefully, I can play lots more games because I am not done yet.”
“I’m only playing for one reason and that has not happened yet so I’m still playing.”
“Consistency is the key – be a sponge absorber like and squeeze it out when is time – hopefully I’m able to translate that to some of the younger guys around me that have only played four or five, six games.”
Kamara on his potential 100th MLS regular season goals
“It’s good to always play against old team, and for me, that is the whole MLS – so it’s good.
“But, I look forward to the game – the numbers are counting saying 99 having a 100 goal in a regular season is definitely a big milestone I will love to get to but really I’m not focused on that.”
The Sierra Leone native arrived in Vancouver with a history and that includes 103 goals and 39 assists in 246 starts and 298 appearances in his MLS career, including 12 playoffs matches.
He is the 12th player in MLS’s history to eclipse the century mark in goals.
MLS Regular Season games since 2006 with Columbus Crew
Kei Kamara 287 appearances – MLS Post Season matches 12
Listening more to Kamara’s interview below…
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by FSL News | 9 Mar, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Sheka Fofanah spoke of his ‘disappointment’ following El Merreikh CAF Champions League preliminary exit last month.
Botswana side Township Rollers eliminated the 2015 African Champions League semi-finalists 4-2 on aggregate.
The Sierra Leone International scored on his CAF debut for Sudanese top-tier side defeating Rollers 2-1 in Khartoum but his goal was not enough.
“Obviously, was a huge disappointment for me and the club, he told footballsierraleone.net.
“After our home game in Sudan, I was so down and was one of those bad feelings you will not want it to be repeated.”
“My aim was to help the club reach the group stage, but was not meant to be.”
Meanwhile, El Merreikh SC Omdurman have won all three of their league-opening matches.
The 20-year-old, who bagged a debut brace is now focusing on winning something with his new side in Sudan.
“I’m happy here, the club atmosphere is good and I hope my arrival will start something exciting.”
“I will love to win something with this special club,” Fofanah noted.
They will be away to Al Ahli SC Khartoum this weekend in the Sudanese top-flight 2018 campaign.
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by FSL News | 5 Mar, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Kei Kamara opened his Vancouver Whitecaps account in their 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact on Sunday in the opener of the 2018 Major League Soccer goal campaign.
Kamara opened the scoring in the second half 63′ with a running header.
The veteran striker, who was acquired in an offseason trade from New England, Kamara was mobbed by his teammates.
Seventeen-year-old Alphonso Davies, who doesn’t turn 18 until November double the host lead and scored his first MLS career goal in the 70th minutes.
Matteo Mancosu scored in the 81st minute for Montreal.
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by FSL News | 3 Mar, 2018 | Players Abroad News
BK Häcken booked their place in this year’s Swedish Cup (Svenska Cupen) quarterfinals with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against GIF Sundsvall to top Group 4 at the Bravida Arena on Saturday.
Thanks to Alhassan Kamara first goal since returning from a long injury lay-off.
Kim Skoglund scored the opener for GIF Sundsvall in the 25th minute to silence the home fans, but a resilient Hacken side fought back with a goal from Kamara to level the scoreline in the 69th minutes.
The Sierra Leone international Kamara finished well and his goal was enough to take Häcken to the quarterfinals with a better goal difference than Sundsvall.
Kamara was also on target against the current champion Östersunds FK when they were eliminated from the Svenska Cupen semi-final in March last year.
Andreas Alm’s men will have to wait to know their opponent in the quarterfinal in the next few days.
Matchday- Teams
Häcken: Abrahamsson – Andersson, Wahlström, Lindgren, Ojala, Arkivuo – Friberg, Faltsetas, Berggren – Mohammed, Paulinho.
Gif Sundsvall: Eskelinen – Pirttijoki, Gracia, Myrestam – Björkander, Batanero, Cierocoles, Olsson – Gall, Wilson, Skoglund.
0-1 (25) Kim Skoglund, 1-1 (69) Alhassan Kamara.
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by FSL News | 1 Mar, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Former Sierra Leone U20 skipper Lamin Suma is determined to make the most of his move to California-based club Fresno.
The attacking midfielder has committed to a new adventure. He joined the United Soccer League (USL) side, in December 2017.
“I’m excited because this club is an ambitious club, I signed a year deal and I’m hoping we can win the league title,” Suma told www.footballsierraleone.net.
“I have a big desire of my own and that makes me very motivated. It’s a great club in a great city,” added Suma.
He explained: “I got the offer from the head coach who was the assistant coach with my previous club Sacramento Republic FC, which means he trusted me so much and it means a lot to me.
“We’ve played 3 pre-season friendly games I’ve scored 1 and 2 assists so far and I’m looking to the 17th of March the league opener.”
Since moving to the United State, Suma first signed with Philadelphia Fury, In 2016, he enjoyed a short-term career season helping the Fury crowned the season’s champions.
The attacking maestro was named the best player of the 2016 spring season of the American Soccer League.
His brilliance caught the attention of many pundits and clubs and as a result moved to a higher level signed with Sacramento Republic FC the same year on December 5, 2016.
A few weeks ago, Fresno’s General Manager Frank Yallop, on Suma told club’s website, “Lamin has proved himself in the league and that’s huge. he is an exciting attacking player with strength and the ability to create chances and score from a wide position.
“He’s got good pace and is a powerful runner that will serve us well on the outside.”
Before moving to the U.S, Suma has had spells with Serbian side FK Jagodina. Montenegrin First League side FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje where he played the 2012–13 seasons.
In summer 2013 he moved to Estonia and joined Meistriliiga side FC Flora Tallinn, before moving to Finnish third-tier side Atlantis FC in 2014.
For Sierra Leone, he has played for all categories of the youth national team, namely, the U-17, U-20 and U-23 teams.
Name: Lamin Suma – Position: Midfielder – Height: 5-11 – Weight: 170 lbs. – Date of Birth: July. 14, 1991 – Age: 26
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by FSL News | 1 Mar, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Striker Christian Moses is ready and confident he can make the step in the competitive Danish NordicBet Liga, following his move to Viborg FF.
The second half of the Danish NordicBet Liga will kick off this Sunday 4th of March with Moses expected to make his Viborg league debut against Nykøbing FC at home.
Speaking to Football Sierra Leone UK ahead of the league second phase, Moses expressed his excitement about playing for the foreign outfit for the first time in the league.
“I’m so looking forward to officially make my league debut with Viborg. It is a new challenge for me and that makes it very excited for me,” the Vendsyssel FF striker said.
“Last Sunday was a bit disappointed after losing 5-1 against my former club Vendsyssel FF (laugh) but, I tried my best by scoring the only goal for my club.”
“No disrespect, but I was happy scoring against them, despite was friendly.
Moses, 24, who scored 9 goals in nineteen appearances before leaving Vendsyssel the NordicBet third-place side added, “I enjoyed my time with Vendsyssel but now I am a Viborg player and I can’t wait.”
“I’m highly determined to help my team move up the table and prove myself – I hope to make lots of goals.”
Viborg standing seventh on 28 points from 19 matches – winning eight matches during the first half of the league, will have to up their game if they are to gain promotion.
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