by FSL News | 2 Jan, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone international defender Osman Kakay has returned to English Championship side Queens Park Rangers after his four months loan spell with Partick Thistle.
Kakay QPR’s contract will run out in 2021. He has two caps for Sierra Leone.
Kakay, 22, who made his full home debut for Sierra Leone in 1-1 draw November 13, 2019, against Lesotho in the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifier, confirmed the news on twitter.
“Thank you to everyone involved @PartickThistle for welcoming me into your club. I’ve enjoyed every minute playing for the club!! Wishing you all the best for the rest of the season and the future,” he posted on his account.
The defender made 13 appearances for the Jags since completed the loan switch ahead of Scotland’s midnight deadline last September.
His first loan-spell in Scotland was during the second half of the 2015/16 campaign with Scottish Championship outfit Livingston.
He has also had a similar period spent with League One side Chesterfield in 2016/17.
Queen Park Rangers are currently 15th on the English Football League Championship table after registered a 6-1 win one of their biggest at home over Cardiff City on new years day.
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by FSL News | 1 Jan, 2020 | Players Abroad News
The body of youngster, 17-year-old Alfred Kargbo, who died as a result of a road accident in Guinea on Monday, December 30, will finally be repatriated to Sierra Leone for burial.
The club said it is the wish of Kargbo’s family. A Guinean delegation composed of five (5) people, including the manager of the Djibril Sampou club, secretary-general Abdoulaye Manet, will accompany the body.
“They leave Conakry on Wednesday night, and the body will be buried on Thursday in Sierra Leone, ” the club said.
On Monday, the club confirmed that their bus was ploughed into a stationary truck that was carrying tree logs at around 11 pm that killed two players Alfred kargbo, Aboubacar Camara and their bus driver N’fa Laye.
Wakriya AC, through the voice of its President Mikailou Sampou, once again offers its sincere condolences to the Kargbo family.
17-year-old Sierra Leonean dies in Guinea road accident
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by FSL News | 31 Dec, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leonean player Alfred Kargbo has died following a crash in Guinea on Monday.
Alfred KARGBO, 17-year-old Sierra Leonean, signs 3 years at Wakriya AC.
Kargbo, who has been playing for the Guinean top-flight side, was involved in a serious road accident on Monday, his club Wakriya AC said in a statement.
The incident happens after his team were travelling back from a 2-1 away defeat to Loubha.
“It is with sadness within the club Wakriya AC, victims of a road accident on the night of this Monday, December 30,” the club posted on their website.
“Three has died including several injuries. The last being the driver of the club bus.”
Relatives, friends, acquaintances, players, supervisors and managers were at the bedside of Wakriya AC, devastated by the loss of two of its players plus the driver, in a traffic accident that occurred on Monday, December 30, around 11 p.m.
According to the club’s management, Alfred Kargbo’s families from Sierra Leone are in talks to decide where the young player will be buried.
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by FSL News | 26 Dec, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone striker Mohamed Buya Turay has parted ways with Swedish champions Djurgården after loan spell expires, the club has said.
15 goals in 29 matches Buya won the title and the 2019 golden boot during his loan spell at the club.
It was Turay’s goal that completed a superb comeback from two goals down as Djurgarden won the Allsvenskan league title after a 2-2 draw away to Norrkoping on a dramatic final day of the 2019 Swedish season.
“Buya Turay became Swedish Champion and winner of the Golden boot 2019. Now the loan agreement expires, we want to thank him for his time at the club,” the club said in a statement.
“Djurgården’s loan agreement for Buya Turay has expired the whole association, want to thank him for the unforgettable efforts in Djurgårdströjan, for his time in the club which resulted in both a shitty win and the title of Swedish Champion.”
“Thank you for your efforts in Djurgårdströjan, Buya! And good luck with your continued football career.”
Turay is still in contract with Belgian side Saint-Truidense where he made six appearances with a goal to his name before his Djurgården loan spell in January.
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Buya Turay nets to win first major title with Djurgarden
Mohamed Buya Turay returns to Sweden on loan to Djurgården
by FSL News | 18 Dec, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone native and FC Copenhagen starlet Mohamed Daramy will face Celtic in the Europa League round of 32 in February next year.
Daramy is a target for the Scottish topflight side, and that is according to 90Min. The Scottish Premiership champions have been keeping tabs on one of Danish football’s most exciting young forwards for a while now.
When the two sides lock horns in Europa league doubleheader, the Celtic technical team will get a closer look at Daramy, who has been a revelation for Copenhagen this season.
The Bold, claims that Daramy is valued at around £5 million, but many soccer pundits believe that FC Copenhagen would rather have the man than the money.
Earlier this month, the sensational winger became the youngest player to ever start Copenhagen 2-1 bitter derby victory over city rivals Brondby.
At the age of just 17, the Sierra Leone-born wonder-kid has featured 13 times in the 2019/20 Superligaen matches, helping the capital club stay within touching distance of table-toppers Midtjylland.
Meet the shining Sierra Leonean star rocking Danish football
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by FSL News | 18 Dec, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Augustus Kargbo has registred five goals since joining on loan
- Last season he was an important player for parent Serie B side FC Crotone
Reggio Audace forward Augustus Kargbo tells Football Sierra Leone he wants to help his Serie C side win promotion after he scored the only goal in their 1-0 victory over Calcio Padova on Monday.
“I’m was happy after my fifth goal this season, but I hope we keep winning matches to secure a promotion spot to Serie B.”
“Since I arrived on loan, my teammates and everyone at the club have always shown they have confidence in me.”
“Reggio Audace current squad has a good mix of young talented, experienced players. I’m happy with the way things are going for me and the club.”
“I’m happy to be here, and our objective is promotion. I hope to continue giving my best.”
The win means they are third with 38 points seven points adrift from league leaders Vicenza.
Kargbo pictured first from left in front row expects another difficult game against Ravenna but hopes he can continue his recent good form in front of goal.
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Highlights: Kargbo’s goal in win over Calcio Padova on Monday
Sierra Leone ?? native Augustus Kargbo nets Reggio Audace winner 1-0 over @PadovaCalcio on Monday.
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