by FSL News | 17 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
Swedish Allsvenskan side BK Häcken have completed the signing of OSK Orebro and Sierra Leone international Alhassan ‘Crespo’ Kamara.
BK Häcken signed their target man the Leone Stars striker for an undisclosed fee.
The 5 ft. 11 inches poacher has signed on a three-year-deal with the Gothenburg-based club.
Kamara said: “I’m really pleased to have made the move to BK Hacken.
“It’s a fantastic football club and a massive opportunity for to start another chapter in my career,” he told footballsierraleone.net
“We get a really good centre-forward who is strong, fast and a good finisher,” said Häcken sporting director Sonny Karlsson to the club’s website.
Kamara, 23, who started his career with FC Kallon before moving to Sweden to joined Bodens BK on 29 July 2011 on loan, scored five goals in his five months on loan in 10 games for Boden.
The agile striker on October 2011 after his impressive form with Boden signed for AIK where he had never made any impact.
On 24 January 2013, Kamara was sent on loaned to Örebro SK, for the rest of 2013, before Örebro SK decided to sign him on a permanent deal.
He was ruled out since early March 2015 after picking up Lower body injury and was allowed to rest for the season.
The Former AIK striker Alhassan ‘Crespo’ Kamara was Orebro most outstanding striker towards the end of the 2014 season scoring 14 goals in 14 games but was unfortunate ahead of the 2015 season.
Kamara has only scored once for Orebro in nine appearances prior to his move this season.
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by FSL News | 13 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone international and Orebro SK striker, Alhassan ‘Crespo’ Kamara, is now a Swedish citizen.
Football Sierra Leone understands that Kamara, 23, who had waited patiently since he applied for the Swedish passport last year, was delighted to get a positive feedback today July 13, 2016, from the relevant authorities.
The dual citizenship would not be a problem for Kamara playing for Sierra Leone.
Kamara travels to Sweden in August 2011 and became eligible for citizenship, having spent more than five years in Sweden and engaged to his Swedish fiancé.
Meanwhile, Kamara’s teammate Oscar Jansson has confirmed that Hacken BK will sign the Sierra Leonean this summer. But the former AIK striker has said he did not want to comment on his club and transfer matters.
“I do not want to comment on anything about my club Orebro and we’ll see if I’ve played my last game.”
“Kamara” will not be available for this Sunday encounter between Hacken BK and Orebro.
Last winter it was reported that Malmö’s interested in the striker.
He was ruled out since early March 2015 after picking up Lower body injury and was allowed to rest for the season.
The Former AIK striker Alhassan ‘Crespo’ Kamara was Orebro most outstanding striker towards the end of the 2014 season scoring 14 goals in 14 games but was unfortunate ahead of the 2015 season.
Kamara has only scored once for Orebro this season in nine appearances.
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by FSL News | 12 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Hapoel Beer-Sheva 3-2 Sheriff
FC Sheriff Midfielder Khalifa Jabbie watched on from the bench in their 3-2 Champions League defeat to Israeli side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the competition’s second qualifying round on Tuesday.
Jabbie, 23, who was hoping to make his UEFA Champions League debut, was not called upon by boss Bruno Irles.
However, it was Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu scored on his debut for Hapoel Be’er Sheva at the Vasermil Stadium in Tuesday’s first leg second qualifying round clash.
A last-minute penalty converted by substitute Maharan Radi gave competition debutant the much-needed victory.
The visitors scored first through Josip Ivančić in 22 minutes before and Sheriff’s Fidan Aliti was sent off shortly afterwards for his second bookable offence.
But, Bozhidar Mitrev saved the resulting penalty from Maor Buzaglo.
John Ogu equalised before half-time and in the 52nd minute, the hosts had another spot-kick, captain Elyaniv Barda scored having himself been fouled.
Sheriff’s Josip Brezovec equalised in the 64th minute for the ten men of Sheriff.
Despite two away goals the Moldovan side still has a deficit to overcome in Moldova next Tuesday in Tiraspol on July 19.
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by FSL News | 12 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
Julius Wobay’s NK Olimpija will host Slovakian side AS Trenčín on Wednesday, July 13 in the Champions League second qualifying round.
Wobay, who signed on 29 January 2016 a one and a half year contract with Slovenian Champions, has confirmed he is fit despite picking up a knock in their 2-1 preseason defeat to Scottish Champions Celtic.
The tough Sierra Leone international with a lot of experience playing in European competitions admitted tomorrow is another opportunity to demonstrate his ability.
Speaking to footballsierraleone.net, the 32-year-old attacking midfielder believes that he and the rest of his teammates are in their best shape.
“I feel fit and ready. Every one of us excited about tomorrow’s contest.
“We have played five pre-season matches and our latest test was against Scottish champions Celtic – we lost 2-1 but it was a very good match for both teams,” he said.
“It has been an excellent but tough weeks for us as we were preparing for this match within just three weeks.”
According to the former Universitatea Craiova player, reaching the next stage of this season’s champion’s league still, remain the club’s top most priority.
“We want to go as far as possible and we are in good form for the match. I am pleased with the attitude of my fellow teammates as we all have put up a positive attitude for our champions league qualifier.
“There is still a long way to go before we can be perfect but in terms of players and match attitude it has been very positive and I have been delighted.
“It will be a tough match against a very difficult side. In this competition, anything can happen.”
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by FSL News | 12 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leonean-born, Khalifa Jabbie plying his trade with FC Sheriff in Moldova has told www.footballsierraleone.net that he looks forward to Champions League action tonight as his team takes on the Israeli side, Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the competition’s second qualifying round.
In an exclusive interview with this medium, Jabbie said he is very hopeful that his coach would give him the nod for him to make his debut away in Israel today at the Turner Be’er Sheva stadium.
Jabbie, 23, said: “This encounter may be my first in the European big stage. I hope I will be selected to start and it is a challenge that I relish.”
Also, he said: “Though we are fully aware of the test away in Israel, we hope to achieve the ultimate goal and get into the group stages of the competition.”
For him, his side is, “better prepared and we know exactly what the manager is expected from us,” and further stated: “We just have to make sure we focus on the job at hand and ensure we sail through.”
However, footballsierraleone.net sources say the Sierra Leonean star is facing tough competition for first team football as his Moldovan side has recently reinforced their team in readiness for the season and ahead of the second qualifying round.
Among his contenders for first team spot include; Croatian midfielder, Josip Brezovec who came on loan to FC Sheriff from HNK Rijeka.
Brazilian forward, Ricardinho has also just returned from a loan spell with Sharjah FC, where he featured in 12 matches with 3 goals to his credit during his 6 months stay with the team.
His return, sources say increases the challenge of who the coach should pick ahead of the others in addition also, to the return of Bosnian midfielder, Zoran Kvrzic to the side from his loan spell.
The return fixture is slated to be played in Tiraspol on July 18/19.
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by FSL News | 10 Jul, 2016 | Players Abroad News
New England Revolution striker Kei Kamara was the star man once again in the battle of Kamaras.
Kei and Ola Kamara both was on target, but at the end, it was Kei’s New England Revolution who got the win, 3-1, over Columbus Crew SC Saturday night in Foxborough.
The Sierra Leonean who was playing for the first time against old club scored the final goal of the night which served up as a reminder to his former club – picking up maximum points that ended a three-game losing streak in the league.
“Playing against Columbus Crew, It’s not a game I ever thought was going to happen,” Kei Kamara acknowledged two months after he was sold by Columbus, where he accounted for 22 goals last season.
The Revs goal poacher 3rd MLS goal of the season was enough to claim a 3-1 win.
The hosts took the lead with 3 minutes on the board from Lee Nguyen and doubled their lead in the 34th when Kei Kamara’s clever ball was knocked in by Columbus midfielder Wil Trapp for an own goal.
Columbus new boy Ola Kamara reduce the deficit in the 42 minutes with a left-footed shot before old boy Kei ensured the Revs didn’t let a late first half goal affect them.
The Revolution prolific striker scored his first two league goals in six appearances in the opening 35 minutes against Montreal Impact a few days ago.
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