by FSL News | 12 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Premier League Updates
John Keister’s men beat Freetown City FC 1-0 to record a third consecutive Sierra Leone Premier League win for the first time since their title-winning season of 2018-19.
Alphajor Kamara scored the only goal that ensured the win against a resolute Freetown City FC side during the second half. His 54th-minute goal was enough for the last season unbeaten champions.
As a result, the reigning champions moved up to second above big spenders Bo Rangers, who lost to East End Tigers on Thursday at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
The East End giants side, who started this campaign on the wrong footing after their opening defeat to Ports Authority and a 1-1 draw to arch-rivals Mighty Blackpool in matchday one and two this season, look to have regained their winning formula.
Meanwhile, today at the Approve School Mini stadium with FC Johansen taking another struggling side Central Parade.
The two sides will be aiming to pick up their first maximum points. Hosts’ Johansen after a slow start are second from bottom with two points from four matches.
Central Parade, on the other hand, are first from the bottom with one point from their last four matches, after three defeats and a draw.
Today’s matches Sunday 12th January 2020
Premier League Fixtures, Results & Table
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by FSL News | 10 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Victoria Conteh became the first woman to win a Premiership match in Sierra Leone following East End Tigers 2-1 victory over Bo Rangers at the Siaka Steven Steven in Freetown on Thursday.
The victory ended Rangers unbeaten run in this campaign. They’re still in second position from five matches despite the defeat at least until other matches this weekend.
The result sees East End Tigers rise to sixth place on 7 points 3 points behind co-leaders Kamboi Eagles and Bo Rangers.
Maurice Kamara was named Man of the Match by the watching technical advisers.
Goals from Maurice Kamara and Saidu Sesay in the opening five minutes gave the host team a comfortable lead before Bo Rangers pull one back from the Penalty spot through Suffian Kalokoh just before the break.
Conteh, who suffered her first defeat narrowly away to Anti-Drugs at the Approved School mini stadium in their matchday three was in a jubilant mood after her first victory in the Sierra Leone Premier League.
“I feel very proud and happy to secure my first win as Tigers’ Head Coach. I hope to continue winning to increase my chances of winning the league and make history in the world”, the 45-year-old told journalists in Freetown.
“I always say, what men can do, women can do better and that I have shown to the people of Sierra Leone today,” she added.
She guided her side to a 1-1 draw in her first dugout appearance against FC Kallon.
Victoria Conteh is the second woman to manage a top-flight men’s club in Africa after Ethiopia’s Meseret Manni coached Dire Dawa in 2015.
Coach Conteh’s next two matches are against Central Parade and Freetown City FC on Jan 16th and 23rd respectively.
New Tigers female head coach Conteh ready for new adventure
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by FSL News | 9 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- East End Tigers will host Bo Rangers at the Siaka Stevens Stadium today with hopes of inflicting the first league defeat on their southern opponents. Writer Morlai Kargbo
- Kick 0ff 19 hrs GMT Siaka Steven Stadium
- The Yellow Submarines are looking to bounce from a one-nil defeat at the hands of Anti-Drugs a few weeks ago.
Tigers Coach Conteh will be aiming to bookmark her first win against a difficult opponent in this evening showdown.
She suffered her first defeat narrowly away to Anti-Drugs at the Approved School mini stadium in their matchday three after guided her side to a 1-1 draw in her first dugout appearance against FC Kallon.
Bo Rangers are only one of two teams yet to concede a goal in the ongoing showpiece after four matches.
The southern giants are currently joint top alongside Kamboi Eagles with ten points each.
Speaking to News Watch sports, Chairman of East End Tigers Football Club, Victor Lewis, said his team are well prepared for Thursday’s encounter.
“Our boys have been steadfast in training over the past days to ensure the team gets victory against Bo Rangers,” he said.
The Tigers CEO further lamented that though the team lost their last meeting against Anti-Drugs in their third match, he is confident his side would end the season in the top four positions on the log.
“I have taken seventeen years in football management, and from what I have seen from these crop of boys; their determination and eagerness to deliver, I believe we can go as far as title contenders this season.”
“Despite, Bo Rangers are currently on a good run and form, our boys are determined to take home all three points. “They’re a good side which is a manifestation of their current position on the log. Their chairman Babadi Kamara has done a lot to make them look a competitive team, but honestly, Thursday’s match wouldn’t be an easy one for them.”
East End Tigers are currently eighth on the table with four points after three matches. Thursday’s game would be the Yellow Submarine’s fourth while Bo Rangers plays their fifth.
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by FSL News | 9 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Premiership News Updates!
Ports Authority beat Anti-Drugs 1-0 on Wednesday at the Siaka Steven Stadium in their Sierra Leone Premiership clash.
The result sees the Water Front Boys rise to sixth place on 7 points 3 points behind co-leaders Kamboi Eagles and Bo Rangers.
Julius Goba, who scored the day’s only goal with a 56-minute spot-kick for the host team, was named Man of the Match by technical observers.
Meanwhile, the only female head coach in the Premiership Victoria Conteh’s side will host Bo Rangers in what has been described as an exciting fixture.
Coach Conteh, who guided her side to a 1-1 draw in her first dugout appearance against FC Kallon, suffered her first defeat narrowly away to Anti-Drugs at the Approved School mini stadium in their matchday two.
Adam Conteh’s 89th-minute goal means coach Victoria Conteh suffered first defeat.
She will be aiming to bookmark her first win against a difficult opponent this afternoon.
However, the Southern Province-based club are undefeated so far under the guidance of John Konneh winning three of their four matches in this campaign sitting second on goals difference with 10 points.
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by FSL News | 30 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Reigning champions East End Lions and Leone Stars assistant first-team coach, John Keister, has won the Sports Personality of the Year Award. Writer Morlai Kargbo
He was named winner through unanimous votes during the 14th edition of the National Achievement Awards (NAA) organised by the All Walks Of Life (AWOL).
The Lions’ technician was presented with the award at the Bintumani Hotel Auditorium Aberdeen, Freetown by the president of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Madam Isha Johansen on Sunday, 29th December 2019.
The Manchester-born guided the East End Killers to a twenty-four match unbeaten run which eventually saw the Killers lifting the 2018/19 Sierra Leone Premier League unscratched.
Keister scooped the coveted award in a category involving Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay and the Sierra Leone National Swimming team.
“It’s a great pleasure for me to be recognised and awarded by the All Walks of Life”, coach Keister said.
“This award is as a result of the hard work put on by us all, my dedicated technical staff, and committed players of East End Lions,” the Leone Stars assistance coach maintained.
The former FC Johansen coach and CAF instructor thanked the people of Sierra Leone, especially sports fans who overwhelmingly voted him to claim the prestigious award.
“I’m pleased to be recognised for a dedicated hard work towards the game of football.”
“This award is dedicated to my family, fans and players of East End Lions Football Club,” he concluded.
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by FSL News | 30 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
National home-based keeper Mohamed Kamara could face up to six weeks on the sidelines with a fractured right ankle.
Kamara’s woes came after colliding with another player during their 1-0 win over Old Edwardians on Friday.
The East End Lions keeper, who was subbed off in their last victory confirmed after his scan at the Connaught hospital in Freetown that he will miss important matches in the new year.
Kamara has started all game this season including their first win over the May Park Boys on Friday.
“After my x-ray, the doctor told me its a fracture. I’m going to be out for up to six weeks,” Kamara to FSL news.
“I’m going to miss my second family, my teammates, everything we have been doing, I am not going to get involved for a while. I’m sad, but hoping to come back stronger.”
The Reigning champions will have to do without their first-choice shot-stopper in 2020 matches against Central Parade, Freetown City FC, Anti-Drugs Bo Rangers.
Kamara was seen pictured with Plaster of Paris (POP) casts which are often applied as means of repairing fractures.
Lions’ Keeper Kamara rallies troops ahead of Blackpool cracker
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