Yayah Kallon set for Genoa first-team training camp in Austria

Yayah Kallon set for Genoa first-team training camp in Austria

  • Yayah Kallon, who made his Serie A debut in Genoa1-0 over Cagliari at the Sardegna Arena in May, is set to be part of the Red and Blues two weeks training camp from July 12th to 26th in Neustift, Austria.
  • The 20-year-old Sierra Leonean attacker was a pivotal figure in the game that boosted their 11th placed Serie A finished.
A rossoblù Primavera youngster has joined the likes of Mohamed Kallon, Kewullay Conteh, Rodney Strasser and Augustus Kargbo with a proud Serie A experienced. Without a doubt, Kallon’s 11 goals tally and 12 assists in 33 games prompted manager Davide Ballardini to hand him a chance for his Serie A debut.

Recapping his ordeal, Kallon said, “In the year 2017/2018, I trained with Genoa without playing an official match. In the year 2018/19, I went to Savona FBC (Serie D) before returning to Genoa for the 2019/2020 campaign where I am presently playing.”

“I was pleased after making my debut with Genoa during our last game in May. I scored, but the goal was disallowed. He joke.” Prior to my debut, I scored 11 goals and gave 12 assists in 33 games with the Genoa CFC under-19 Primavera side,” Kallon to FSL News.

“My best position is as a second striker because I like moving freely.”

When asked about his chances of making the first team, he said, “I am hoping to keep developing during the summer training, but it is going to be difficult.

Meanwhile, the new edition of Serie A 2021-22 will kick off from 22nd August 2021. All the matches will take place between 22nd August 2021 to 22nd May 2021.

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First pro goal on full debut start for Rodney Michael

First pro goal on full debut start for Rodney Michael

Rodney Michael scored his first professional USL League One goal on his full debut start for South Georgia Tormenta FC in their 2-1 defeat against Toronto II at the Erk Russell Park on Wednesday evening. (Photo Courtesy of Chandler Jarrell // South Georgia Tormenta FC)

The visitors scored in the 45th and 55th minute before Rodney’s pull one back for the host team in the USL League One contest.

Toronto II opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the final minute of the first half. Noble Okello converted the spot-kick to give the Young Reds the lead heading into the break.

Antonio Carlini doubles their lead before Michael’s 76th-minute header gave his side a lifeline, but Toronto held on to win on the road.

Despite the defeat, Michael was named the Galactic Man of the Match after another excellent performance.

MAN OF THE MATCH:

Tonight’s Man of the Match, presented by Galactic Comics and Games, is Rodney Michael, who impressed the coaching staff tonight for his debut start.

The Sierra Leone talent recorded two shots on goal and used his head to put Tormenta FC on the board in the 76th off a cross from Mayr-Fälten.

Goal Summary

  • TOR (45′) – Okello, penalty kick
  • TOR (55′) – Carlini, assisted by Nelson
  • TRM (76′) – Michael, unassisted

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Free-agent Steven Caulker pens Fenerbahçe contract

Free-agent Steven Caulker pens Fenerbahçe contract

Fenerbahce has snapped up former Tottenham defender Steven Caulker on a two-year deal with a further year option.

The Turkish Süper Lig side confirmed the news after a successful medical with the 29-year-old defender. 

Caulker, who has previously been at clubs such as Liverpool, Tottenham, Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers, has been with Alanyaspor since 2019.

The experienced centre back played 32 games for Alanyaspor, helping the club to a seventh-placed finish.

Caulker took to Twitter to express his appreciation to Alanyaspor fans. 

“Thank you very much to Alanyaspor and Alanyaspor fans for everything. You’ve always had my back and made me feel like a member of your family. You gave me a chance. I will never forget what you did for me. I wish you success.”

In the statement made by the yellow-dark blue club, “Our club has signed an agreement with the English player Steven Caulker for a 2+1 season. We wish him many years of success. Welcome to Fenerbahçe.”

Caulker is of Sierra Leonean descent through his grandfather and of Scottish descent through a grandmother.

He won his first cap for England just before age 21 in November 2012.

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Bakayoko, 25, departed Coventry City in May 2021 after it was announced that he would leave Coventry at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.

The 6ft 2in tall striker had loan spells with Southport, AFC Telford United and Worcester City before joining Coventry City for an undisclosed fee in 2018.

“It’s a good feeling to be at this club. I’m happy to have signed,” he told the club’s website upon his arrival.

Speaking to the gaffer, he told me about the ambition of the club. Where they want to be. ‘This is something that I want to be a part of.’

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Born in Sierra Leone, Bakayoko moved to the Netherlands as a youngster, where he began his football career.

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Peterborough United striker Idris Kanu has described his bittersweet moment with Sierra Leone as an experience never to forget.

Speaking to his club, the 21-year-old attacker said Leone Stars experience was a super proud moment for him and his family.

He was named in the squad for the first time to face Benin in the final decisive African Cup of Nations Qualify. However, the 21-year-old chance to make his Sierra Leone debut was ruined after named as one of the five players covid positive.

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