by FSL News | 26 Feb, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Víkingur Ólafsvík unveiled Ibrahim Sorie Barrie
Icelandic side Víkingur Ólafsvík have completed the loan signing of Sierra Leone midfielder Ibrahim Sorie Barrie from FC Kallon.
Barrie, 21, was the hero when Cameroon became the first big nation to be kicked out of the 2016 Olympic Games football qualifiers in Africa May 2015 in Yaoundé.
The versatile midfielder, who skippered Sierra Leone and scored the goal in the 93rd minute that eliminated Cameroon, will play this season with the Icelandic second-tier side.
Barrie will team up with fellow Sierra Leone and national player Kwame Quee, who played with the club last season following a two-year loan deal.
Ólafsvík new acquisition was also part of the FC Johansen side that was eliminated by Moroccan side FUS Rabat in the 2017 CAF Champions League qualifiers in February 2017.
Barrie has earned over 4 caps with Sierra Leone.
Ghanaian midfielder, Manuel Eli Keke from Dreams FC also signed on a three-year deal.
Víkingur Ólafsvík relegated last season from the Úrvalsdeild top-flight league.
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by FSL News | 25 Feb, 2018 | Players Abroad News
FK Kaisar midfielder John Kamara has relished the competition in the squad ahead of the new season.
With some new addition to their squad, the Sierra Leone international will have to keep proving himself if he is to play a pivotal role for Kazakhstan top-tier side.
However, he was a key player in the Kaisar squad last season.
Kamara, 29, who is presently in Turkey with his club on preseason said: “You need a good competition because for me I don’t like comfort zone and that’s the last thing you need in a squad.
“This season is going to be a lot of competition all over which is good, it keeps me on my toes and it gives the manager a headache every week.
“Last season was a good year after 30 league appearances; I have thoroughly enjoyed playing here despite we ended up sixth,” Kamara to Football Sierra Leone.
“I’m hoping to continue in good form – Pre-season has been great I have played in six pre-season friendlies.”
The defender-midfielder recently sealed a new one-year deal.
FK Kaisar will kick-off the 2018 league campaign on Sunday, March 11 hosting FC Aktobe at the TBD stadium.
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by FSL News | 25 Feb, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Goals from Kei Kamara and Alphonso Davies aided Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-1 win over LA Galaxy on Saturday night in their preseason finale at the StubHub Center.
The Sierra Leone native, Kamara scored Whitecaps first from a spot-kick in the 20th minutes.
The new ‘Caps striker sent Galaxy keeper David Bingham the wrong way, as he directed his shot down the centre of the goal to score his team-leading fourth goal of the preseason.
The ‘Caps were awarded the penalty kick after Cristian Techera was brought down by Galaxy midfielder Joao Pedro.
Ghanaian-born winger Alphonso Davies doubled the visitors lead in the 52nd minute.
The Galaxy pulled one back in the 66th minute, courtesy of a Giovani dos Santos penalty kick after the referee judged ‘Caps left back Marcel de Jong to have blocked Alessandrini’s bicycle kick attempt with his arm.
The Canadian-based team will kick-off the 2018 MLS campaign on Sunday, March 4 against Montreal Impact at BC Place.
LA Galaxy 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Saturday, February 24, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. PT – Preseason Exhibition – StubHub Center – Los Angeles, Calif.
Referee: David Gantar
Scoring Summary
20’ – VAN – Kei Kamara (penalty kick)
52’ – VAN – Alphonso Davies
66’ – LA – Giovani dos Santos (penalty kick)
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by FSL News | 24 Feb, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Sodertalje FK new acquisition Fayia Kobba has admitted that this season must be a step up in his career.
The former FC Kallon and Kamboi Eagles attacker, who signed a year deal with the Swedish Division 2 Norra Svealand side, will be a vital player for Andreas Haddad squad in the new campaign.
“I have to get my approach right because it is important for me. I’m ready to take the next step up in my career,” he passionately told Football Sierra Leone.
“My aim is to take my game to a new level this season and see what happens next.”
Kobba, 21, added, “I can’t wait to get started – is going to be an exciting season with a new team.”
“But, it feels good to be among the group and become part of the SFK squad.”
“Fayia is a very good prospect, who can score goals. He is fast and good with his head, but also can be positive defensively,” A statement on club’s website.
In Sweden, he first played for Örebro U19 and U21 and in 2017; he played for Huddinge IF, where he scored six goals last season.
Former Sierra Leone coach Johnny Mckinstry once named Kobba in his squad against Swaziland in both legs during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in 2014.
The youngster was also in the Sierra Leone U20 side against Guinea and Ghana in the CAF African Youth Championship matches.
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by FSL News | 23 Feb, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone international, Mustapha Dumbuya reckons Partick Thistle will overcome their relegation battle because they have a resilient squad to do so.
The club now just one point above the drop zone following a 2-1 loss to fellow stragglers Dundee.
His Scottish Premiership side in a competitive relegation battle with five teams with eleven matches remaining in the season.
The right-wing-back acknowledges that avoiding relegation is the primary objective for the Maryhill side.
“A massive game against Hamilton F.C tomorrow,” the former Notts County defender noted.
Dumbuya to Football Sierra Leone added, “It’s not an easy place to go and get points; we got to be resilient for sure, I’m sure if we do that we can get something out the game.”
“We are in a difficult period at the moment but I’m sure we can climb up the table with the squad here.”
Dumbuya, who was in the Jags squad on Saturday, when they were dramatically defeated by Dundee at home, is also pleased with his recovery.
He recently returned from a long injury lay-off.
“Just feels great to be back training and helping the team, feeling better and better every day now, getting fitter and stronger.”
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by FSL News | 23 Feb, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Free agent Sierra Leone international Mohamed ‘Poborsky’ Bangura, is expected to play in a friendly game for Swedish side Piteå IF against Luleå SK today.
Bangura, who was spotted in training with the club confirmed he was only on a visit to a brother Samuel Kamara (Kobo) the coach of the club and was asked to train with them.
The club posted a video (below) of the former Celtic and AIK striker, who is at present without a club doing some light one touch exercises with their squad.
Bangura, 28, last played for newly promoted Swedish Allsvenskan league side Dalkurd FF.
“I trained with them for two days and I will play one friendly match, maybe for 45 min to help the young players before I return back, Bangura to www.footballsierraleone.net.
“I’m here on a visit to my brother Kobo the coach of Piteå, who ask if I wanted to train with them whiles am here instead of just being in the gym at least I can give some experience to the lads,”
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