by FSL News | 24 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
BK Hacken new striker Alhassan ‘Crespo’ Kamara (Pictured), signed from Orebro SK, should finally make his debut when Hacken visit Helsingborg later today.
The 5 ft. 11 inches poacher, who signed on a three-year-deal, has been included in the Gothenburg-based club squad for today’s Allsvenskan fixture against IFK Helsingborgs.
“I’m looking forward to helping the team in every game,” Kamara told www.footballsierraleone.net
“This is a fantastic and a massive opportunity for me to start another chapter in my career,” the 23-year-old reiterated.
Hacken’s head coach Peter Gerhardsson has named a very strong 20-man squad to take on 12th placed Allsvenskan side Helsinborgs.
Gerhardsson’s side are two points ahead of their hosts and they are in seventh position ahead of today’s fixture.
Hacken’s Full Squad below.
Goalkeepers: Abrahamsson, Källqvist
Defenders: Sudic, Wahlstrom, Lindgren, Mashamaite, Arkivuo, J. Andersson, Binaku
Midfielders: Schüller, Abubakari, Ericsson, Gustafson, A. Andersson, Berggren
Wingers and forwards: Savage, Paulinho, Kamara, Owoeri, Makondele
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by FSL News | 22 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
Alfred Sankoh pictured for Leone Stars signs one-year deal at Denizlispor Kulübü
Turkish second tier side Simdi Denizlispor have signed former Balıkesirspor midfielder Alfred Sankoh.
The club also confirmed the news on their twitter account: “Alfred Sankoh , 1 Year to Denizlispor’da”.
The Denizli-based club finished the 2015-16 seasons’ in fifteen (15) positions.
Football Sierra Leone understands that the 27-year-old has agreed to a one-year deal after leaving Balıkesirspor by mutual consent.
The Sierra Leone international midfielder departed the Turkish second tier side after 12 months at the club.
At Balıkesirspor, Sankoh made 21 appearances scored one goal since joining from Azerbaijani top flight league club Khazar Lankaran.
The former Strømsgodset midfielder, who was very impressive against Sudan during Sierra Leone’s African Cup of Nations victory at home on June 4, 2016, took to his Facebook page to express his delight.
“Thank you, Lord, for this done deal today after three weeks of negotiation.” Sankoh posted.
The Leone Stars midfielder began his career with Strømsgodset in May 2008, going on to sign permanently for the club in July of the same year.
In July 2012, Sankoh signed a three-year contract with TFF First League side Şanlıurfaspor.
The former Strømsgodset midfielder, Sankoh moved to Khazar Lankaran, signing a two-year contract in July 2014 where he played 25 times scoring twice.
Sankoh has made 10 appearances for Sierra Leone in international competitions since his debut in a 0-0, 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, draw against South Africa on 10 October 2010.
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by FSL News | 21 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
Kamara pictured to lead the Revs when they host Chicago Fire in U.S. Open Cup semi-final.
The New England Revolution will host Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference U.S. Open Cup semi-final on August 9 at the Gillette Stadium.
In the second Semifinal, LA Galaxy will host FC Dallas the following Wednesday, Aug. 10 at their StubHub Center Stadium.
Kei Kamara’s Revolution advanced to the U.S. Open Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2008. The Revs are now unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions.
They beat Philadelphia Union 4-2 on penalties following a 1 all draw in regular time at the Harvard University’s Jordan Field on Wednesday night.
Kei Kamara was dangerous throughout the second half; he was a late addition to the Revolution starting squad.
Kei Kamara replaced Femi Hollinger-Janzen who suffered an injury in pre-game warm-ups.
Statistics proves Kamara was the most outstanding – he led the Revolution with seven shots, impacting the game with his energy up front.
Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone-born is no stranger to this competition. He was part of the Sporting Kansas City celebrations after defeating Seattle Sounders FC to win the US Open Cup Final at Livestrong Sporting Park on August 8, 2012.
The Revolution prolific striker has scored three goals in this campaign for the Revs in nine appearances.
His first two league goals were against Montreal Impact in the opening 35 minutes on July 2, 2016, in the ongoing season.
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by FSL News | 21 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Kamara and teammates – Nigerian defender Taye Taiwo on the right
HJK Helsinki will face either Polish side Piast Gliwice or Swedish top flight outfit IFK Göteborg in the third qualifying round of the Europa League, if they eliminate PFC BEROE of Stara Zagora today Thursday 21 July.
Victory at home for Helsinki or a goalless draw will see them to the next stage of the competition.
They were held to a 1-1 draw away from home last Thursday 14 July 2016 in Bulgaria at the Stara Zagora Stadium.
Mohamed Medo Kamara will be desperate to see his side joins big names in this seasons’ competition – the likes of Manchester United, Athletic Club, Internazionale Milan, Fiorentina, Celta Vigo, and Feyenoord in the group stages of the competition.
But a tough and tricky test await them later today 18:00 at their Sonera Stadium.
If they are to navigate their way past play-off stage they must show they’re ready for the big names in the competition and ease past their Bulgarian opponent.
The former Bolton midfielder has made 16 Veikkausliiga appearances this season scoring one goal.
The Leone Stars midfielder who departed Bolton after a mutual agreement to cancel his contract is now enjoying his football.
Meanwhile, IFK Göteborg will be looking to finish what they have already started. They thrashed their Polish counterpart (Piast Gliwice) last Thursday 3-0 in the Second qualifying round, first leg away from home.
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by FSL News | 20 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Swedish Allsvenskan side AIK are still eyeing Nyköpings BIS centre-back Ishmael ‘Jaw Jaw’ Koroma.
The 20-year-old was invited and played for the AIK’s U-21 side in an official league encounter last night against Orebro SK U-21 but did not want to comment on any transfer talks.
Koroma and Nyköpings’s teammates Samuel Kroon and Alegi Barrow were part of the AIK’s winning side; they won 4-2 at the Rosvalla IP (Nyköpings) Stadium on Tuesday.
Nyköpings BIS defender Koroma pictured in AIK colours delighted with his progress
However, the Sierra Leone international was happy to reveal is delighted with his progress.
Koroma has made (10) ten appearances for Nyköpings BIS this season and is convinced his game has come on rapidly this season.
He told footballsierraleone.net: “This is not my first time playing for AIK in U21 competitions, I’m a Nyköpings BIS player and I’m not sure if they (AIK) are still interested in me, but last night I played for 85 minutes with their U21 side and we won 4-2 so am happy.
“Maybe, they keep calling for my service at U 21 level because they monitoring my progress but am still a Nyköpings BIS player.
“I have made ten (10) appearances out of 14 league games with Nyköpings BIS this season.
“Playing so many games at this time has given me responsibility, maturity and helped develop my game.
“I always say the more games you play, the more you learn. This season has been good so far for me and I’m happy with the progress.”
The former old Edwardian defender signed a two-year deal with the Swedish Div 1 side in July 2014 after his impressive one month spell at AIK.
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by FSL News | 19 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
FC Sheriff 0-0 H. Beer-Sheva – Aggregate: 2-3
Hapoel Be’er Sheva knocked FC Sheriff out of the UEFA Champions League in the second qualifying round on Tuesday at the Sheriff Stadium.
The Israeli side held the Moldovan champions to a goalless draw to record a 3-2 victory on aggregate over the two legs.
Disappointingly for Sierra Leone international Khalifa Jabbie, he was not called upon yet again in the second leg.
Jabbie, 23, hopes of making his UEFA Champions League debut was crashed as boss Bruno Irles named him on the FC Sheriff’s bench for the second and final time in this season’s competition.
The former Fredrikstad and Balıkesirspor player watched on from the bench as his side struggled to pull the trigger at home.
Last week Tuesday, the visitors won their home game 3-2 with a last-minute penalty converted by substitute Maharan Radi which gave the competition’s debutant the much-needed victory.
The Champions League newcomers Hapoel Be’er Sheva will now face Greek Champions Olympiacos FC in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.
All ties are to be played 26/27 July & 2/3 August 2016.
Tuesday 19 UEFA Champions League Qualifying second results
Alashkert FC 1-1 Dinamo Tbilisi (agg 1-3)
FK Liepaja 0-2 FC RB Salzb (agg 0-3)
Apoel Nic 3-0 New Saints (agg 3-0)
Sheriff Tiraspol 0-0 Hapoel Be’er Sheva (agg 2-3)
SJK 2-2 BATE Bor (agg 2-4)
FC Copenhagen 6-0 Crusaders (agg 9-0)
Crvena Zvezda 2-1 Valletta FC (agg 4-2)
Legia War 2-0 Zrinjski Mostar (agg 3-1)
Mladost Podgorica 0-3 Ludo Razgd
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