by FSL News | 6 Oct, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Following a goalless first half at Cepheus Park, Alhaji Kamara’s 87th-minute goal settled a 2-0 victory for Randers FC over Aarhus GF in their Danish Superliga contest. Photo: Ole Nielsen.
- There was a lot at stake with the two teams trying to continue their winning streak.
The defeat ends AGF unbeaten run as Randers pick up their fifth win in a row against a tough opponent.
Emil Riis Jakobsen scored Randers opening in the 53rd minute before Alhaji Kamara doubles their lead as he placed the ball between the legs of AGF goalkeeper Aleksandar Jovanovic for 2-0 in the 87th minute to register his second of the season.
Kamara’s compatriots Mustapha Bundu, who has been in great form, was unable to save AGF’s day.
Randers move up to third while AGF slipped down two places to fifth after their first defeat in their last six games.
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by FSL News | 6 Oct, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- In-form striker Mustapha Bundu will be hoping to continue his fine form with Aarhus GF when they take on Alhaji Kamara’s Randers at Cepheus Park in the 12th round of the Danish Superliga on Sunday.
The two countrymen have been named in their various squads for the derby. AGF and Randers FC are the only two teams in the Super League to win all four matches in September.
Hosts Randers will enter today’s contest in fourth place with 17 points, three points adrift of AGF in third on the 3F Super League standings.
Bundu, 22, pictured right, was named in the Danish Superliga team for August after his scintillating form in recent weeks.
He scored his first hat-trick for the club, against Aalborg BK three weeks ago. He is the fifth joint top scorer in the Danish Superliga with 5 goals from 11 matches.
Alhaji Kamara, on the other hand, scored for Randers in their 2-1 victory over Hobro IK in the reserve league on Monday.
Alhaji Kamara’s Danish Superliga stats.
Mustapha Bundu’s Danish Superliga stats.
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by FSL News | 29 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Sierra Leone native Amadou Bakayoko scored to rescued English League One side Coventry City to a 1-1 home draw against Doncaster on Saturday.
- Bakayoko,23, helped Coventry City maintain their impressive unbeaten start to the new League One season in another thrilling encounter at St Andrew’s.
His last-gasp equaliser was enough to share the spoils against a resolute Doncaster side.
Despite the home team enjoying the majority of possession, City nearly took the lead in the strangest of circumstances. With 24 minutes gone, a dangerous Wesley Jobello cross had the keeper beaten; unfortunately, it struck the bar and bounced away to safety.
However, the visitors took the lead against the run of play through Ben Whiteman four minute before the break.
But they battled back in the second 45 when late substitute Bakayoko stepped off the bench to secure his side a share of the spoils, hooking home in the 88th minute.
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by FSL News | 29 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Phoenix Rising FC crowned the 2019 USL regular-season champion after a comeback draw.
- Mustapha Dumbuya, who joined the USL side in January, has featured in over 23 games helping them to the title.
- The Sierra Leone International a key figure in the Rising side since joining and was part of the side that clinched the Supporters’ Shield on Saturday night after coming back from a 2-0 deficit to tie New Mexico United 2-2.
RECAP: New Mexico United 2-2 Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising FC fought from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against New Mexico United in front of over 13,000 fans.
The host outsmarts their visitors as they took the lead in just four minutes of action when defender Manny Padilla swung in a cross from the right flank, and the forward Sandoval produced an acrobatic finish to beat Phoenix goalkeeper Zac Lubin from a few yards out and open the scoring.
New Mexico held that lead through the remainder of the first half and would go on to double the advantage eight minutes after the interval.
From a corner kick, defender Justin Schmidt was able to direct an effort on goal for New Mexico’s second of the night.
However, Champions Phoenix revived their comeback after 73 minutes when defender Corey Whelan fed substitute Joey Calistri, who cleverly beat United’s keeper Ben Beaury for a 2-1 scoreline.
Calistri spoils the hosts’ party and helps Phoenix avoid back-to-back defeats for what would have been the first time since the end of the 2018 regular season.
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by FSL News | 27 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Augustus Kargbo made an impressive home debut for Serie C side Reggio Audace in their 2-0 victory over FC Carpi on Wednesday
- The victory marked the club’s 100 years with an indescribable atmosphere at the Città del Tricolore
- Goals from Mattia Machi and Stefano Scappini 17th and 64th minute respectively were enough in front of over 8000 spectators for the Centennial match
Kargbo, 20, who signed for his new side on loan from Serie B FC Crotone until the end of the season, was delighted with the derby victory after he was subbed on with 20-minute remaining.
“I was pleased because we played a match, a good derby result and I was happy with my performance,” Kargbo told FSL News.
“We pressed them very well, we worked them well, we didn’t let them have any chances, and the second half it was a bit less.
“I hope to continue playing. For me to be able to show off my talent, that was why I joined the team. Happy with the move as the objective is getting more playing time.”
Reggio Audace FC standing second two points adrift from Padova Calcio.
They take on ASD Arzignano Valchiamp on Sunday away from home.
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by FSL News | 27 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Huddersfield’s Josh Koroma was instrumental with the Elite Development Team following a 3-2 victory over Morecambe as they launched their Central League campaign on Tuesday at the Globe Arena.
Morecambe got off to a better start and came close to gaining an early advantage.
However, it was Koroma, 20, creativity from the left of the pitch, laid on all the goals as Town came from 2-1 down to win 3-2 at Morecambe.
The Sierra Leone native teed up Reece Brown for his brace, and Matty Daly for the other as Dean Whitehead’s side picked up maximum points.
The former Leyton Orient academy product joined Championship side Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract in June.
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