by FSL News | 23 Jun, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Maryland Bobcats attacker Mohamed James ‘Pele’ Sesay has admitted enjoying his time with the American soccer team this season.
Given his form has been so impressive since joining the National Independent Soccer Association in January 2021.
Sesay has taken his tally to four goals from their last six games in this campaign.
He is the second top scorer in the ongoing National Independent Soccer Association season. The NISA is the third tier of American soccer.
“I am delighted with the way the season has gone so far since joining the club in January 2021,” Sesay to FSL News.
“Together as a team, we have been putting tremendous effort into how we approach match by match. Personally, I have scored four goals in our last six games. A stats I am looking to improve in the ongoing season. I am happy to be here at Maryland Bodcast. I played with keeper Christian Caulker, who has helped me with all the tips moving forward.”
Their weekend triumph on the road in Michigan extended their unbeaten streak to 4 games. After a solid performance. They will be hoping to continue the streak heading into our final Spring Season (and home!) game this Saturday against San Diego 1904 FC.
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by FSL News | 20 Jun, 2021 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News
South Georgia Tormenta FC new acquisition Rodney Michael has expressed his delight after coming on for his debut in their 3-1 win over Greenville Triumph SC on Saturday.
Michael’s side dominated the USL League One defending champions Greenville Triumph at Erk Russell Park.
Goals from Lars Eckenrode, Nick O’Callaghan and Marco Micaletto were enough as they held to a good victory.
“It means a lot. It has always been my dream to play professional football,” Michael told FSL News.
“I’ve been working towards this dream since I was 11 years old at the Craig Bellamy Foundation. It felt amazing to see that dream become a reality as I made my pro debut.”
The Sierra Leone youth international was introduced in the last 34 min to mark his professional debut.
During his three seasons at the University of California Santa Barbara, he scored 23 goals and recorded 15 assists in 58 starts. In 2019, Michael helped UC Santa Barbara advance to the NCAA Soccer Quarterfinal Championships.
He was part of the Sierra Leone U20 side during the doubleheader of the African Cup of Nations U20 2019 qualifiers against Guinea Bissau.
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by FSL News | 17 Jun, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Indonesian football team Persebaya Surabaya have signed former Leicester City defender Alie Sesay on a 24-month deal.
The 26-year-old Sierra Leone international came through Leicester’s academy before joining Colchester United on loan in 2014.
On 14 January 2020, Sesay joined Azerbaijan Premier League club Zira FK on an 18-month contract.
The former Arda Kardzhali defender has previously had loan spells at Colchester and Cambridge United.
“I’ve heard a lot about Indonesian football. Especially about the fanaticism of the fans. As a player, defending a club with such fantastic fans is the best experience. I’m happy to be here,” Sesay told the club website.
He made his Sierra Leone debut under coach Atto Mensah during the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Cameroon on 11 October 2014.
He was in the 4-4 draw against Nigeria at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium for Benin City in November 2020.
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by FSL News | 7 Jun, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
South Georgia Tormenta FC has handed Sierra Leone youth international Rodney Michael his first professional USL League One roster spot.
He impressed Tormenta FC 2 coaching staff, proving he’s ready for professional football.
The attacking talent who was named Tormenta FC 2 Player of the Month for May, helped the team rise to the top of the Deep South Division standings.
He scored five goals scored, including two braces, over five matches with Tormenta FC 2 and has earned League Two Goal of the Week honours and a No. 10 spot in the inaugural League Two top prospects list.
During his three seasons at the University of California Santa Barbara, he scored 23 goals and recorded 15 assists in 58 starts. In 2019, Michael helped UC Santa Barbara advance to the NCAA Soccer Quarterfinal Championships.
He was part of the Sierra Leone U20 side during the doubleheader of the African Cup of Nations U20 2019 qualifiers against Guinea Bissau.
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by FSL News | 2 Jun, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Twin brothers Alhassan and Alusine Koroma have signed a contract extension with Spanish club Real Balompédica Linense until 2024.
Sierra Leone winger, Alhassan and attacking midfielder, Alusine both committed to the Spanish outfit for the next three seasons.
Playing for Spanish third-tier side Real Balompédica Linense, Alhassan Koroma, 20, has been a fundamental player in Antonio Calderón’s side promotion campaign.
The Sierra Leone international scored four vital goals in the race to promotion in all competition.
After 23 appearances, he has emerged as one of Sierra Leone’s developing talent. Alhassan has been a key member of the national team setup.
Alusine, 20, on loan from Marampa FC, was part of the East End Lions 2019 Sierra Leone Premier champion winning team.
Alusine Koroma made his Tercera winning debut with Real Balompédica Linense B side at the Municipal Stadium in a 2-0 triumph over CD Alcalá Del Valle in their away contest on 14th February.
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by FSL News | 1 Jun, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
After missing the last nine months with a knee operation, Abu Bakarr Kargbo finally gotten his name back on the score sheet for the first time since his return. Photo Credit Jan Huebner
The 28-year-old, who suffered from cruciate ligament damage during a training session in August 2020, scored in Kickers Offenbach 6-1 thrashing over Astoria Walldorf at home debut on Tuesday.
Kargbo, who scored over 30 goals in 57 appearances over two seasons with Berliner AK 07, says he was delighted after first for the club following a difficult injury.
“Very pleased with my effort and for the team. I came through a difficult moment after almost ten months out injured. I am looking forward to the remaining games of the season,” Kargbo told FSL News.
The former German U-19 striker was born in Sierra Leone but raised in Germany, where he played for the youth U15, U17, and U19 sides.
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