by FSL News | 12 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
East End Lions goalkeeper Mohamed Kamara has urged teammates to maintain the high standards they showcase last season.
The Killers were left stunned after their opening 1-0 defeat, but Kamara maintained that will serve as a motivation to his side.
Keister’s men in a bid to revamp their season will be out searching for an instant response when they go toe to toe against arch-rivals Mighty Blackpool on Sunday at the Siaka Steven Stadium in Freetown.
It’s going to be edgy after the champions opening defeat of the new campaign against Ports Authority, their first in 25 matches played under coach John Keister.
Host Blackpool will know their visitors will not want a two straight defeat.
Kamara reckons the standards they set themselves last season must be upheld despite a difficult start.
“We are playing a League, not one match. I believe the defeat is going to be a motivation moving forward. Our defeat to Ports was hard to take, but not the end of the world,” Kamara to FSL News.
“Ports v Lions has always been a tradition. They always put up their best performances against us.”
“Last season, we won the league unbeaten, which means we cannot do so this season. However, as a team, we have to stay focus aiming at winning the league again.”
“Maintaining our standards is a new challenge for us. It’s going to be tough, but after our success last season, we have to keep it up.”
Kamara reiterated, “Every season has its aims and objectives. To be a champion, you have to play over 25 games this season. For us, our defeat is surely a motivation.”
The two most decorated sides played to a barren draw in the final day of last season.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday Kamboi Eagles defeat Freetown City FC to maintain their 100% start to the new season.
A 65th-minute goal from Ahmed Vandi separated the two sides at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
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by FSL News | 8 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Defending Champions East End Lions suffered first league defeat in 25 matches
- Port Authority midfielder Alfred Nyuma pictured named Man of the Match
- Both sides shared spoils in both matches last season
Ports Authority handed defending Sierra Leone Premier League champions, East End Lions, their first league defeat in 25 matches played under coach John Keister.
A Djibril Koulibaly goal in the 79th minutes helped the Waterfronts boys edge out their East End giants rivals in their opening fixture of the new campaign at the Siaka Steven Stadium on Saturday.
The defeat to Ports marked their second in six days following the Challenge Cup defeat to FC Kallon Sunday 1st December.
Port Authority midfielder Alfred Nyuma (Shakila) was named Man of the Match after a brilliant performance for his side.
The Killers under the supervision of John Keister went undefeated in 24 matches en route to winning the 2019 league title.
Keister’s men open their 2018/2019 season with a victory over Mighty Blackpool in January 2019 since then they never look back.
On Friday, East End Tigers opening their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces soccer team.
A debut goal for Tigers new acquisition Philip Neville was enough as they take home maximum points.
East End Lions confirmed as National League champions
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by FSL News | 8 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Suffian Kalokoh has won the 2019 West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone A Under-20 Championship Golden Boot award with his six goals for Sierra Leone during the tournament.
The AIK Freetong player on loan to Bo Rangers was instrumental throughout the tournament. He was virtually guaranteed the prize ahead of Saturday’s third-place contest against The Gambia.
He scored his first international hat-trick as Sierra Leone beat 10-man Mauritania 3-1 in match the day of the competition before another brace to help Sierra Leone down host Guinea en-route to the semi-finals.
Kalokoh scored six goals ahead of all the strikers from the eight representing Countries and was named Man of the Match after his three goals against Mauritania.
The young attacker scored his first international goal on his debut against Liberia at the 2019 Wafu Nations Cup in Senegal in September.
Kalokoh finished behind Musa Tombo and Baimba Sesay as the third-highest goal scorer with 10 goals, while playing for Old Edwardians last season in the Sierra Leone Premier League.
Meanwhile, the Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone were defeated by the Gambia 8-7 on penalties after a goalless 90th minute of good youth football action at the September 28 stadium in Conakry Guinea.
Shooting Stars progress to semis at WAFU U20
WAFU U20 2019: Sierra Leone win to keep qualification hopes alive
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by FSL News | 5 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
December’s Sierra Leone Premier League news in brief
The first week of the new Sierra Leone Premier League season Eastern Province-based club Kamboi Eagles and inform Bo Rangers made it clear they want to be part of the title contenders after their respective victories.
Kamboi Eagles kicked off their 2019/2020 campaign with an impressive victory over Central Parade at the Kenema field with goals Abubakarr Kanu and Ahmed Vandi as they eased past their visitors.
At the Bo Stadium, Inform Rangers snatched victory courtesy of their new acquisition Prince Barrie who scored the very first goal of the League season after finding the back of the net to give Bo Rangers all three points against Freetown City.
Elsewhere in the day’s other fixtures, the dream chasers, FC Johansen played to a 1-all draw with Might Blackpool at the Siaka Steven Steven.
Host Johansen came from behind to force a draw with a goal from Rafael Koroma who cancelled out Kandeh Sesay’s opener.
In Koidu, Diamond Stars were unable to take maximum points as their visitors demonstrated class. Anti Drugs the 2018/2019 bottom-placed side was out to give a good account of themselves as both sides settled for a barren draw.
The entertaining and thrilling season-opening games will continue with more games across Sierra Leone.
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces soccer team will host last season ninth-placed side East End Tigers on Friday at the National Stakia Steven Stadium.
On Saturday 7th December, defending champions, East End Lions open their season with a tricky tie against Ports Authority while last season’s runners up FC Kallon go toe to toe against Old Edwardians. Another contest soccer fans roaring to watch on Monday 8th.
by FSL News | 29 Nov, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Video & News
Sierra Leone edged into the semi-finals of the West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone A Under-20 Championship on Friday with a 3-2 win over host Guinea.
A Suffian Kaloko brace ensures Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars are into the semi-finals after overcoming Guinea at the September 28 stadium in Conakry Guinea. Senegal will top the group if they defeat Mauritania.
As a result, Sierra Leone will face the second-best team from Group B in the semi-finals.
Guinea had taken the lead from a bullet header by Gibrill Sylla in the 15th minute. However, the resilient Sierra Leone side responded immediately with a clever counter-attacking football as Daramy Sesay drew level in the 19th minute.
To make matters worse for the host side Sierra Leone’s Shootings Stars aggressively took the game to their counterpart, and it paid off when hattrick hero Suffian Kolokoh against Mauritania put his side ahead in the 21st minute.
After the restart, the Guineans rally their troops as they restore parity through a long-range strike in the 65th minute, but with another speedy response from goal poacher Suffian Kaloloh, who completed his brace sink the home side to defeat after a tough 90-minute encounter.
Kaloko’s brace takes his tally to six in the competition and presently the tournament top scorer. He has been named twice Man of Match for his hattrick against Mauritania and a brace to overcome Guinea.
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by FSL News | 29 Nov, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
FC Kallon head coach Amidu Karim says his team has been working endlessly on strategies as they prepare to contain the champions East End Lions in Sunday’s Challenge Cup.
Karim side suffered two defeat against EE Lions during the 2018/2019 season conceded three goals.
As a result, the East End giant side won the title under the supervision of technician John Keister with a four-point margin.
Sunday’s tie at the Siaka Steven Stadium will be their biggest test ahead of the new Sierra Leone Premier League 2019/2020 campaign.
“Last season we suffered two defeats against East End Lions which led to us losing the title to them. However, this time is going to be different,” Coach Karim told FSL News.
“We want to give a good account of ourselves on Sunday. East End Lions are a good side, and that is why our approach is going to be different.”
“Pre-season has been good, the entire technical team, including the players, are in high spirit. Last season we have showcased what we are capable of.”
“They’re our strongest arch-rivals and the last season table can attest to that. Notwithstanding, I and the entire technical team working towards the title but first this Sunday’s tie is our focus.”
Former East End Tigers striker Baimba Sesay, who scored 13 goals last season is a potential coach Karim new weapon.
Lions guided by Manchester-born Keister remain undefeated as they take on the Cavaliers hoping to continue with their fine run.
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