by FSL News | 14 Nov, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone defender Kemson Fofanah has left Danish third-tier side Boldklubben 1893, they have confirmed.
Fofanah joined the Danish side from East End Lions in collaboration with FC Lion Pride on a one-half-year deal last August.
Football Sierra Leone understands that Y2P, the player management team doing all their best to get him a move soonest.
“Kemson & Conrado both came from a long way to pursue the dream of becoming professional football players. I know it’s been difficult for them to be away from their families for longer periods, they’ve been able to tackle that,” B93 said in a statement.
“These are amazing guys with an inspiring quality of life, and behalf of the club, I would like to say thank you for their contribution to the community. We wish Kemson & Conrado good luck and hope for them to have their dreams fulfilled.”
Fofanah was part of the Sierra Leone side that was defeated 4-0 in Iran during an international friendly at the Tehran’s Azadi Stadium March 17, 2018.
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Breaking: Sierra Leonean defender Kemson signs for Danish side B93
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by FSL News | 13 Nov, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Striker Kei Kamara has all but retired from playing for Sierra Leone on the eve of the African Cup of Nations opening against Lesotho he believes the time is right to focus solely on club football.
The goal against Liberia during the World Cup Preliminary in September is going to be his last.
The Colorado Rapids attacker in his statement, Kamara opened up further on the sad ending on his time as Sierra Leone international.
Kamara, 35, says several factors have influenced his decision, despite family and colleagues tried talking him out of his decision.
The veteran Major League Soccer striker has 29 caps and has been in almost every Sierra Leone squad since 2008.
Sierra Leone to open their campaign against Lesotho on November 13 at the Siaka Steven Stadium, before travel to face the Squirrels of Benin a few days later in Matchday one and two of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Kamara stated, “Hello Sierra Leone, I am Kei Kamara the message today is I am stepping down from Sierra Leone national team, and this is for good.”
“I have met with my national teammates apologised to them on my retirement. They tried talking me out of my decision, but It’s a decision that has already been made.”
“I love Sierra Leone, I love my family, that have tried talking me out of it, but I need to continue with my decision. Please, with all respect, “I am 35-years old, I never look at the national thinking I would play forever. It’s time for me to step back, and look at how football will grow in our country,” Kei explained.
According to AfriRadio Ace Sports Show, Kei further explained several reasons for his actions.
“I am not retiring from the National Team because of Musa Tombo. I love the kid, but I won’t sacrifice my career for him.” Over 12 years in the National Team I have never played in an international friendly for Leone Stars.”
Kamara also takes a swipe on the national technical team. “I do not have confidence in the Technical Team headed by Coach Sellas Tetteh. He can’t take us anywhere with all due respect to him.”
“There is no togetherness in the National team & the Players in the country. Players must not pay or give a token to be part of the National team.”
He went further to clarify the Vice-captain status, “I was never appointed as Vice-Captain of Leone Stars.”
“I have engaged the President of the Sierra Leone Football Association on issues bothering around the administrative running of the team, but things do not seem to change at all, and I think it’s time for me to step aside.”
In 2008, the former Vancouver Whitecap striker Kamara made his International debut for Sierra Leone came during 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on June 14, 2008, vs. South Africa.
He scored his first goals for his country with a brace during 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification against Sao Tome and Principe on June 16, 2012.
Kamara appeared in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification fixtures, scoring another goal for Sierra Leone on June 8, 2013, against Tunisia.
He was part of the side that helped the country to their highest FIFA World Ranking in history (50th in 2013).
The out-spoken striker is fifth all-time in the Major League Soccer goal-scorers column with 115th.
Sierra Leone replace striker Kei Kamara ahead of Lesotho clash
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Sierra Leonean and U.S based Colorado Rapids striker, Kei Ansu Kamara has announced and explain why he is retiring from the National Team Leone Stars.Kei was already in Freetown as one of the foreign based players invited to play for Leone Stars against Lesotho on Wednesday 13th November at the National Stadium.#AYVNews
Slået op af Ayv Sierra Leone i Tirsdag den 12. november 2019
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by FSL News | 10 Nov, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Delighted Sullay Kaikai was pleased after converting one of his chances in Blackpool’s 4-1 Emirates FA Cup win over Morecombe on Saturday.
Goals from Delfouneso, Gnanduillet, Virtue-Thick, and Kaikai’s 84th minutes were enough breezed past Morecambe.
The former NAC Breda attacker has been impressive since joining the Seasiders over the summer. His 84th-minute goal completed their victory as Blackpool proved too strong to secure their passage into the second round of the FA Cup.
The Sierra Leone native told the club’s website that he was pleased after finally take his chance having several opportunities to find the back of the net.
“I was a bit disappointed with the couple of chances that I missed earlier in the game, but I was glad to get on the scoresheet,” he admitted.
“I felt it was a little congested and tight in the first half. However, I came out in the second half, and there was a bit more space for me to utilise across the pitch.”
“I think with the previous chances, the problem was I was rushing a little bit, so I took my time to compose myself with the goal and ultimately I got on the scoresheet again, which is great.”
The Seasiders have won their last three matches registering nine goals.
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by FSL News | 9 Nov, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone’s Alhaji Kamara scored in the 68th minute to put Randers in front at Cepheus Park in their 3-3 draw against AaB Aalborg on Friday.
Randers FC and AaB opened the 16th round of the Danish 3F Super League with six goals showdown.
Host Randers started brightly, but it was the visitors who took the lead in the opening 2 minutes from a Mikkel Kaufmannunder strike.
Six-minute after, Vito Hammershøy-Mistrati level the scoreline for the home side for his first goal in the 3F Super League. The 27-year-old midfielder received the ball a few yards off the field and kicked it dry in the bottom right corner.
Randers went in front from a Mathias Nielsen 20th minute goals to end the first 45 minutes with a 2-1 scoreline.
After the restart, the visitors increased the pressure and worked towards an equalization. Their hard works paid off when AaB’s Magnus Christensen made it 2-2.
Randers FC responded quickly and well, but this time it was the Sierra Leone international, whose header put the home side in front again. 3-2.
However, a Mikkel Kaufmannunder brace in the 73rd minute denied the home team all three points.
Randers will take on Nordsjaelland after the international break on November 22nd away from home.
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by FSL News | 2 Nov, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Sierra Leone international striker, Mohamed Buya Turay has become the second Sierra Leonean player to win a major title in Sweden.
- His side Djurgårdens IF won the league on last day of the season following a 2-2 away draw with IFK Norrköping on Saturday.
Turay’s 65th equaliser proved pivotal as they held on to win the 2019 title with a point ahead of Malmo.
The home side had gone in front with goals from Rasmus Lauritsen and Sead Hakšabanović in the 8th and 14 minutes respectively.
Resilient Djurgardens get themselves back into the game after Jesper Karlström reduced the deficit before Buya’s vital goal makes it 2-2.
Turay becomes the first Sierra Leonean star to win a golden boot in Europe after netting 15 top-flight goals. He joined on loan from Belgian side Sint-Truidense V.V, where he is contracted until 2021.
Buya is a contender for the best Allsvenskan striker award with the winner to be announced Tuesday, November 5th.
He is the second Sierra Leonean striker to win the Swedish top-flight title after Alhaji Kamara, who won it with IFK Norrköping in 2015.
Turay has had spells with Juventus IF, Västerås SK, AFC Eskilstuna and Dalkurd FF. Turay accounted for nine goals in 13 appearances for Dalkurd in the first half of the 2018 Swedish season.
Before that, he played for AFC Eskilstuna for three seasons helping them gain promotion to the top league in 2017.
The In-form attacker is expected to be part of the Sierra Leone squad for upcoming matches against Lesotho November 13 and Benin Squirrels a few days later in Matchday one and two of African Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
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by FSL News | 27 Oct, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Sierra Leone international John Trye was pleased after Scarborough won their first Canadian Soccer League Championship title after three finals in a row since joining the in 2016.
- SC Scarborough’s perseverance after losing two penalty-kick shootouts in the championships of 2017 and 2018, had finally paid off.
- Scarborough proved too strong as they beat FC Ukraine 2-0 Centennial Stadium on Saturday.
Recap!
The contest was scoreless at the half until the 69th-minute when Scarborough striker Aleksander Stojiljkovic clever run from 12 yards to beat Ukraine United goalkeeper Oleksandr Popravka.
Ukraine United fought hard to get back with a couple of half misses, but a tripping foul in the penalty box was enough as Scarborough double the scores from the spot with a Stojiljkovic brace. The 2-0 lead held up until the final whistle.
Trye briefly told FSL News, “I am happy, proud and content after winning the first title of my career. It means everything to me, my family and the club.”
Trye added: “I’m delighted to be able to achieve something special with this club, as part of this squad.”
“Ukraine gave us a good game, but my team played well. I think we deserved the win,” said Scarborough GM.
Player Kiril Dimitrov, “We’ve had some injury problems, but it was a fair result. I’m very pleased.”
CSL 2019 Champions. Scarborough’s first CSL Championship win after two narrow final game defeats in penalty-kick shootouts, 2017 and 2018. Photo: Liber Soria
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