by FSL News | 29 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Sierra Leone striker Alhassan Crespo Kamara scored his first Swedish Superetan goal for Halmstads BK first team after 19-months out injured.
- His goal came in the 81st minute in their 3-2 win over Vasteras SK on Wednesday.
- The former Orebro BK striker was introduced in the 77th minute replacing Mikael Boman to make his first senior appearance for the club.
He last played a top-flight game for Greek side Panetolikos, where he scored four times in all competitions before he suffered a serious injury in December 2018.
Thomas Boakye opened the scoring for the visitors in the third minute but his goal was cancelled fourteen minutes later by Vasteras’ Karwan Safari.
Samuel Kroon restored Halmstads lead in the 51st minutes from the spot before Brian Span draws the game level in the 73rd minute of play.
Matchday winner Kamara registered the vital goal three minutes after he was subbed on assisted by Karim Sadat.
As a result, Halmstads standing second behind Degerfors with 19 points from their opening nine matches.
Meanwhile, early this month, he scored for the HBK U21 side against IS Halmia at the Örjans Vall in a friendly contest.
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by FSL News | 28 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- LA Galaxy II striker Augustine Williams, speaking to Football Sierra Leone’s website, has said that he is happy with his scoring form and aiming to keep the momentum going.
- The Sierra Leonean-born has scored twice in his last four games in the USL Championship.
- His second came as the winner over Sacramento on Sunday at their Dignity Health Sports Park.
It was a good goal from a man who signed his first pro-contract in 2016 with Portland Timbers 2.
“It was important for us to win against San Diego Loyal and the Sacramento Republic. Its feels like I am in good form right now because I am performing well, ” Williams to FSL online.
“I have two goals one assist in the last three games, a good moment for me right now.”
When asked about the standard of the USL, he noted; “The USL is going great and we were excited to be back.
“The USL is competitive and tough whenever we get out there to put in the work to make sure we get the 3 points.
“I would say it is a great feeling knowing that we have been back, and I was able to get a couple of goals, and assists.”
“I’m happy and excited about my form right now. I hope that I can keep that same momentum going forward. Stay on the task to help the team get the job done.”
Galaxy II currently sit second behind San Diego Royals, who they will face again on Thursday in the USL Championship.
by FSL News | 22 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Sierra Leone international Mustapha Bundu has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss today’s away tie against Nordsjælland, AGF Aarhus have confirmed.
- The Danish top-flight side confirmed the news after there weekly Corona test conducted according to the Divisional Association’s guidelines.
AGF Aarhus says Bundu is in quarantine at home, and will not be available for today’s match against FC Nordsjælland and also will miss the next match which is on Sunday against Brøndby IF.
Bundu, 23, is a pivotal player for the Danish, this season he has scored ten goals in 21 appearances.
In a statement, AGF noted, “After Tuesday’s test, Bundu’s result came out as positive. He is symptom-free, and we now follow the guidelines from the Divisional Association for people who have tested positive. This means that Bundu will now stay at home for the next seven days – counting from Tuesday.”
by FSL News | 21 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Reggio Audace to face Bari in the Italian Serie C playoff final on Wednesday.
- Augustus Kargbo scored a vital goal in the semis against Novara at their Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore.
- The attacker on-loan from FC Crotone has been a revelation with Audace.
- His loan spell expires in August 2020
The 20-year-old has scored nine times in the Serie C campaign this season from 23 appearances with Reggio Audace helping the side to the playoff finals.
“As a team, we want to win, and I am looking up to the biggest game of my career,” Kargbo told Football Sierra Leone hours before kickoff.
“It’s the most important game of my career. The pressure is huge. However, we are professionals and must be calm and ready to digest the experience.”
Kargbo is fully aware their opponent is going to be a gigantic task. Bari have spent many seasons bouncing between the top two divisions in Italian football, Serie A and Serie B. The club was formerly known as A.S. Bari or F.C. Bari 1908 as well as other names, due to re-foundations.
“Bari is a team side with top quality players, who are capable of making the difference, but we are more focus on ourselves.”
With a chance to play in the second-highest league in Italy, both teams will be pragmatic in their approach this is according to Italian football expert Enzo Lorenzo.
Bari’s manager Vivarini speaking ahead of the final said, “We need everything we have, courage, strength and exuberance to defeat a tough side like Reggio Audace.”
The match will be played behind closed doors at Mapei Stadium, just like both semi-finals.
by FSL News | 20 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- In-form Michael Kargbo is happy with his goal-scoring form at Värnamo Division 1, Södra
- Kargbo, 20, accounted for his side opener in Sunday’s 2-1 away win against Oskarshamn AIK as he bookmarked his sixth of the season
Kargbo has been a revelation since joining the Swedish third-tier side. On Sunday, after he registered his sixth goal in nine appearances of the season, he told Football Sierra Leone that hard work, and determination has been the key to recent fine form.
The former Eskilstuna City player is determined to stay on the goal trail to boost Varnamo’s chances of maintaining the top spot.
“I am doing well because my coach, who was a top player and teammates are helping me with my goals, and I am happy about that most especially for the team.”
“I’m the leading scoring in my club, and third in the league. We are top of the table after nine matches. I’ve started in all games for Varnamo.
“I’ve got six, for now, and I want to keep on going to score as many as I can, ” he told Football Sierra Leone news.
by FSL News | 19 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone skipper Umaru Bangura was subbed on in the 46th minute as BSC Young Boys thrashed the city-based club 5-0 at home on Saturday. Photo Credit: FCZ
Bangura, who has been in and out of the first team in recent weeks replaced Stephan Seiller.
It’s worth mentioning that head coach Ludovic Magnin’s men got out of a ten-day quarantine to play against the leaders without previous team training.
The Swiss league leaders were 2-0 up at the break with the opening goals from Miralem Sulejmani and Jean-Pierre Nsame.
After the break, Young Boys extended their lead with three more goals.
JP Nsame doubles his tally before completed his hattrick in the 48th and 59th minutes respectively.
Marvin Spielmann ensures the visitors take home maximum points with their fifth in the 73rd minute.
The FCZ next outing is away to FC Lugano next Wednesday, July 22.
Schlusspfiff. Der FC Zürich verliert gegen den BSC Young Boys mit 0:5.
Slået op af FC Zürich i Lørdag den 18. juli 2020
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