by FSL News | 18 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Alhaji Sesay knows Dartford’s Conference National League South Playoff knockout with Slough Town will be a tricky contest, however, acknowledged that they are good enough.
- He will be hoping manager Steve Kings keeps him in the first team when they get their promotion campaign underway at Arbour Park on Sunday.
- The Sierra Leone International, 21, since joining Dartford has played fifteen times keeping nine clean sheets helping his side to a playoff place.
The Kent-based club finished sixth on the log with Sesay as their first keeper.
Without any exaggeration, they are three games away from a return to the National League after a five-year absence.
He is happy that they have curved themselves into promotion contenders, even though they were deemed a relegation candidate when King was appointed back in October.
“Playoff matches as always are tough, but I want to be a part of this challenge. I want to help the team to the best of my ability.
I’ll be happy to be part of all our remaining matches and hopefully, help the team gain promotion,” Sesay to FSL News.
Sesay added, “It’s going to be a tough game, and we are fully aware of that.”
The winners of the elimination round will face National South runners up Havant and Waterlooville in the semi-final on Saturday 25 July. The playoff final is due to take place on Saturday 1 August.
Meanwhile, The National League’s live streaming platform for the Vanarama National League North and South play-offs has officially been launched.
In partnership with BT Sport and Sportradar, each of the ten season-defining games will be shown exclusively live on the service, which includes HD coverage and commentary.
Vanarama National League South
Sunday 19th July 2020- 1.30 pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Slough Town vs Dartford
Sunday 19th July 2020- 4 pm
Elimination Round – Match B – Bath City vs Dorking Wanderers
Saturday 25th July 2020- 3 pm
Semi-Final – Havant & Waterlooville vs Winner of Match A
Saturday 25th July 2020- 5.30 pm
Semi-Final – Weymouth vs Winner of Match B
Saturday 1st August 2020- 3 pm
Promotion Final – Stadium of the highest-ranked finalist
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by FSL News | 18 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News, Video & News
In-form Sierra Leonean striker Augustus Kargbo scored the vital opener in the 23rd minute as Reggio Audace overcome Novara at their Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore while Bari beats Carrarese.
A place for Serie B at stake
Kargbo’s goal was his ninth of the season in all competition. One more win away if they are to play next season playing in the second-highest level of Italian football.
Following a tight opening 22 minutes, the FC Crotone on loan striker capitalised from a poor back pass to tap in his side 23rd-minute opener en route to the final.
The host lead lasted for 22 minutes when Daniele Buzzegoli’s long-range strike from outside the box level the scoreline.
A determine Reggio Audace almost regain their lead but Kargbo’s second tap in was ruled out for offside. However, Alessandro Spanò closed range in the 51st minutes from a Kargbo assist was enough to keep their promotion hopes alive.
Elsewhere, Bari, at the ‘San Nicola’, defeat Silvio Baldini’s Carrarese over 120 fiery minutes. Goals from Di Cesare and Simone Simeri navigate them to the final. Bari and Reggio Audace will compete in a single game at the ‘Mapei Stadium’ in Reggio Emilia in the final next Wednesday.
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by FSL News | 16 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Spanish third-tier side Real Balompédica License have extended attacker Alhassan Koroma stay with a new three-year deal, Football Sierra Leone understands.
Koroma, 20, who initially joined the club in July 2019, has been a pivotal figure and will continue his spell in Spain.
The former East End Lions playmaker, who can play in both wings, will be hoping to continue his impressive form after making 20 appearances for the Spanish side scoring three goals last season.
Koroma started his career in Port Loko District, Northern Sierra Leone with Marampa Stars FC, since then he has been a local idol in the Sierra Leone Premier League before his move to abroad.
International
Koroma was part of the Sierra Leone side against Iran in a friendly in Tehran March 17, 2018, and was part of the Sierra Leone U20 side during the WAFU tournament in Liberia.
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by FSL News | 15 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Attacker Augustus Kargbo is eager to end the season with the ‘greatest achievement’ of his Reggio Audace loan spell.
Kargbo, 20, who has maintained an impressive form since his loan from Serie B side FC Crotone, has enjoyed great success on a personal level with eight goals in 22 appearances this season for Audace.
The best 2019/2020 best rated Serie C side overall, will host Novara in a must-win game if they are to play the winner between Bari and Carrarese in the final for a place in the Italian Serie B next season.
‘The Blues (Novara)’, who masterminds a 2-1 victory over Capri in the quarter-final, will also want to give a good account of themselves.
The Serie C semifinals playoffs kick start on Friday 17, July. Reggio Audace will host Novara Calcio at their Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore while Bari battle it out with Carrarese.
“Serie B promotion is something I would like to achieve here. Gaining promotion to Serie B is so much important that can change many players life. The club, the fans everyone around the club want to achieve the same thing that is our maximum objective Serie B,” Kargbo told FSL News.
“The club, the community have been waiting for almost 20 years. So, if we can achieve the height of Serie, our names will be written down in the club’s history books.”
Having joined in September last year on loan has been a star player his versatility is what makes him very impressive on the pitch.
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Slået op af Reggio Audace F.C. i Fredag den 10. juli 2020
by FSL News | 12 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News, Video & News
Alhaji Kamara scored his fourth of the season to help his Danish Superliga side Randers overcome Odense Boldklub in the first leg playoff on Saturday for a place in next season’s Europa League competition.
The East Jutland-based club come from behind to registered 2-1 win with goals from Alhaji Kamara and Emil Riis at Cepheus Park, Randers.
Odense took an early lead in the 19th minute from a tap-in by Max Fenger assisted by Moses Opondo whose past was excellent.
The host team recovered and cancelled the visitor’s lead twenty minutes after the restart.
In the 65th minute, Alhaji Kamara equalized with a header Vito Hammershøj-Mistrati contributed to the goal situation before Emil Riis ensures maximum points from the spot for the home side in the 74th minute.
The return match against OB will be played in Odense on Sunday, July 19 at 16:00.
Meanwhile, In Denmark, crowds returned have been limited to 500 since the lockdown, but last Sunday’s game was allowed special dispensation to host 3,000 under strict coronavirus health protocols.
Now the authorities will assess the advisability of increasing the number of people present in the stands on a more regular basis.
3F Superligaen, Europa League Playoff, first round, the first match – Saturday 11 July, at 18.00, Nature Energy Park
Randers FC – OB 2-1 (0-1)
0-1 Max Fenger (19.)
1-1 Al-Hadji Kamara (65.)
2-1 Emil Riis (74.)
Attendance: 1231
Judge: Jens Maae
by FSL News | 11 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
The entire FC Zurich squad and coaching staff have been quarantined until 17 July after centre-back Mirlind Kryeziu tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday.
The club confirmed that after a further examination a total of nine (six players, three staff members) tested positive.
(Photo: Defender Mirlind Kryeziu’s covid-19 test positive (bottom, center) [KEYSTONE / Laurent Gillieron]
The quarantine decision was taken after consultation with the cantonal medical authorities.
Sierra Leone skipper Umaru Bangura was an unused substitute in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw away to Neuchâtel.
It is a concern for all the players and the management team, who were present for the Neuchâtel match on Tuesday.
“All squad players and staff members of the first team, as well as FCZ employees in the vicinity of the fan team, were tested for the coronavirus. Further results were positive. All people are in domestic isolation.
We follow all guidelines and instructions issued by the BAG and the cantonal health department and take the necessary steps,” the club said in a statement.
As a result, matches planned against Sion (11 July) and in Basel (14 July) will be suspended until further notice.
The club has said they are in contact with the Swiss Football League concerning new dates for their remaining matches.
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