by FSL News | 31 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Neuchâtel Xamax Umaru Bangura and Austria-based midfielder George Davies has added to the list of injury worries for Coach John Keister ahead of Benin final qualifier.
The Sierra Leone skipper was substituted in their 1-1 draw against Grasshopper after he sustained tier in left muscles in the 30th minute on 14th May.
Bangura, 33, who is presently in Freetown, has confirmed the injury but maintained a 50/50 chance of playing against Benin.
SKN Polten midfielder George Davies has missed their last four games in the playoff rounds, in a similar situation.
Davies, 24, was subbed off in their 3-3 draw against Rheindorf Altach and since then has been on the side-line.
Meanwhile, China-based striker Mohamed Buya Turay and Örebro SK, left-back Kevin Wright all set to miss the all-important decider.
Henan Songshan Longmen striker Turay, 26, right leg in plaster, after metatarsal fracture, whilst impressive left-back Kevin Wright has been suffering from Achilles tendinitis since March.
Sierra Leone must win this rescheduled contest against Benin for a place in the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon 2022.
The Confederation of African Football is yet to confirm any venue for the expected June 14th African Cup of Nations final qualifier.
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by FSL News | 30 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
SKN St. Pölten have been relegated from the Austrian Bundesliga after losing 1-0 to SK Austria Klagenfurt at the NV Arena on Saturday in their final playoff match.
George Davies, who signed a contract extension with Pölten until the end of the 2022/2023 season, will play Hybet Liga next season.
In his post-match interview, Pölten manager Gerald Baumgartner said: “Today the boys can’t be blamed, maybe that we were too inefficient, and we had a lot under control on the field for over 90 minutes.
It was a very difficult starting position for us. We screwed it up on Wednesday at the first game. No change of coach helped to get on track. It has to be questioned. Everyone has to sweep their own door, and after a certain phase, draw new courage and make a fresh start.”
General Manager Andreas Blumauer, added “It’s a serious disappointment, just emptiness in the head. We worked for years to get up, then tried to build something up and definitely didn’t do everything right as we have to go back down now. ”
Sierra Leone international Davies, who had missed their last four games in the playoff rounds, will be playing in the Austrian second-tier next season if he stays at the club.
Spusu SKN St. Pölten – SK Austria Klagenfurt 0: 1 (0: 0)
NV Arena, 1,450 viewers, SR Lechner
Goal: 0: 1 Pink (86th).
Spusu SKN: Gremsl; Servania (52nd Blauensteiner), Muhamedbevgovic, Maranda, Schulz; Luxbacher (58th Asadi), Ljubicic, Schütz (52nd Tetteh); Booth (77th Halper), Hugi, Schmidt
Austria Klagenfurt: Menzel; Straudi, Gkezos, Mahrer, Moreira; Rusek, Cvetko; Timossi Andersson (60th Paul), Greil (72nd Hadzic), Miesenböck (58th Hütter, 72nd Servanja); Pink.
Red card: Ljubicic (88th, foul)
Yellow cards: Muhamedbegovic (6th, foul), Luxbacher (26th, foul), Schütz (41st, foul), Servania (48th, foul) or Miesenböck (35th, foul), Moreira (76th, foul)
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by FSL News | 28 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Idris Kanu reckons newly promoted Peterborough United is the best place for him.
- The Attacking midfielder is eligible to represent Sierra Leone through his parental lineage.
- He helped Peterborough win promotion out of League One at the end of the 2020–21 season.
The Posh promoted back to the Championship, finishing runners-up after an eight-year stay in League One.
Kanu, who can also play at wing-back, has been tremendous with the newly promoted Championship side.
Kanu, 21, joined the Posh in 2017. Over this time, he has had two loan spells at Port Vale and Boreham Wood.
“I signed a new deal last year until summer 2023. I am excited ahead of the new Championship season,” Kanu told FSL UK.
“With the promotion and the way the club is going, Peterborough is the right place for Championship football.”
“We should have been promoted, but due to Covid and point per the game scheme, we missed out of the playoff last season. So, we came into this campaign with fire in our bellies to get the job done.”
He made his English Football League debut for the club on 5 August 2017, coming on as a second-half substitute for Junior Morias in a 2–1 win over Plymouth Argyle at London Road.
Kanu scored his first goal for the “Posh” in a 2–0 win over Northampton Town in an EFL Trophy tie on 3 September 2019.
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by FSL News | 25 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone international Mustapha Bundu has returned to parent club Anderlecht after ending his loan spell at Copenhagen.
FCK sporting director Peter Christiansen said: “Occasionally, Bundu has shown his potential, but it has not been at a high enough level that we want to use the option to buy and have him stay here permanently.
“We have been happy to have Bundu in our squad, and he has played a decisive role during his time in the white shirt, and we wish him all the best in Belgium.”
The attacker, who join the Danish side in January, played in fourteen games, scoring a goal and one assist.
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by FSL News | 24 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone midfielder John Kamara says he is excited to play his first Cup final with Keshla in Azerbaijan.
Keşla FK searching for their second Cup title will face Sumgayit at the Bank Respublika Arena on Monday, 24th May. Kickoff 19:30 AZT.
They won their first Azerbaijan Cup in May 2018, defeating Gabala 1-0 at the Gabala City Stadium.
Speaking ahead of the final, Kamara, 33, said: “Football is all about accolades. I can’t wait to give my best to this club on Monday in my first Cup final.”
“Sumgayit, a good side with quality players, but we have to go out to give a good account of ourselves. I am excited especially, after the Europa League disappointment.”
“This season has not been a great one. Having said that, if we can win this final, it will make up for everything. The winner will qualify for a Europa League Spot.”
The former Riga and Kaysar midfielder, since January 2019, has played over 60 matches in all competitions, including this season Europa League.
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by FSL News | 20 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Örebro SK defender injury woes continue, with Kevin Wright doubtful for Sierra Leone June qualifier against Benin.
Sierra Leone must win in the rescheduled contest against Benin for a place in the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon 2022.
The Sierra Leone international has been suffering from Achilles tendinitis since March.
Wright, 25, who made his debut with the Sierra Leone national football team in a friendly 2-1 loss to Mauritania on October 9 2020, sustained the injury in their pre-season game against AIK on March 26 at the Behrn Arena.
He has not featured for Orebro in any of their opening seven Allsenvan matches in the new campaign.
The former Chelsea academy graduate treatment will continue in June when Sierra Leone will be preparing to face Benin in the decider for Cameroon 2022.
The former Degerfors player was impressive against Nigeria in matchday three and four of the ongoing qualifier.
The Walthamstow-born penned a three-year deal with the Swedish side in March 2019.
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