by FSL News | 13 Jul, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- SC Cambuur creative winger Issa Kallon is relishing the prospect of representing Sierra Leone in the biggest stage of African football.
- Kallon, 25, is the son of former International Issa Kargbo, commonly known as Pekin Pele.
- The winner of the Dutch Eerste divisie, the second-highest tier in the Netherlands football system and U-21 Eredisive, has said it will be an honour to follow in his dad’s footsteps.
Kallon confirmed the news to join the Leone Stars after the Sierra Leone Football Association cited him as coach John Keister new inclusion.
“Yes, I will be joining the Sierra Leone national team if selected. I am expecting to get my first call up in the next International duty,” he told FSL UK.
The SLFA says head coach John Keister is interested in offering young stars a chance to fulfil their dream of playing for their country, starting with Leone stars friendly matches in the FIFA international window.
Expressing his delight, he added, “It’s will be an honour to follow in my dad’s footsteps in representing Sierra Leone.”
Born in the Netherlands, Kallon last season played a pivotal role in Cambuur promotion to the Dutch top tier.
In 34 appearances, he scored twelve goals, making four assists. He has represented the Netherlands U21, U19, Netherlands U17, Netherlands U16, and Netherlands U15.
Ahead of the Eredivisie, Kallon is excited to play against defending champions Ajax, runners-up AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord. “It’s a good level to compete with the best in Holland. I’m fully ready.”
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by FSL News | 11 Jul, 2021 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News
- Danish journalist David E. Bastian-Moeller has given an insight on AC Milan’s reported interest in signing Mohamed Daramy from Copenhagen.
- In recent weeks, Daramy has been on the Italian giant radar as It seems the winger is a concrete target of the Rossoneri.
Anto Vitiello of MilanNews reported how the 19-year-old is on Milan’s wish list and contacts have taken place with Copenhagen in the last few days. However, in order to get to an advanced stage, the Rossoneri would have to sell Jens Petter Hauge.
Bastian-Moeller – a journalist at Copenhagen Sundays – spoke to MilanNews about the player’s current situation as well as his key strengths and potential for the future.
“Daramy, or Mo, as we call him in Copenhagen, is a young, fast and strong player. He is 19 and already has 82 appearances for Copenhagen. He arrived at Copenhagen in the suburb of Hvidovre in the U14 team. At the age of 15 years old he was the top scorer of Copenhagen U17 and at the age of 16 he made his debut with the first team,” he said.
“His family is originally from Sierra Leone, but Mo was born in Denmark. The day before his 18th birthday he had citizenship and on the same day he was preselected for the Danish national team, playing this summer in the Under 21 European Championships.”
Assuming the outcome, Bastian-Moeller further noted that Copenhagen in no rush to sell Daramy as other big clubs interested in the talented winger.
The attacker joined the club in July 2018 and made his debut on 27/09 2018 against Viby IF at the Sydbank Pokalen stadium.
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by FSL News | 10 Jul, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- English Championship side Queens Park Rangers will face Manchester United and Leicester City as part of their next four pre-season games this month.
Mark Warburton’s side will kick-start their pre-season games with a trip to Gillingham Friday 16th before taking on Manchester United at home Saturday, July 24th.
After the United game, they will travel again to Cambridge with their final preparation against Leicester City on July 31 at their Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
The Sierra Leone international rejoin his side a few days after helping the Leone Stars to qualify for next year’s African Cup of Nations.
The London based outfit confirmed that fans will be able to watch all of our pre-season friendly matches online this summer on both 𝗤𝗣𝗥+ and their new 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 channel.
The new English Championship campaign will commence on Saturday, August 7.
by FSL News | 10 Jul, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Huddersfield Town won their first pre-season friendly with the only goal scored by Josh Koroma in the 13 minutes of play.
- The Sierra Leone native helps Huddersfield Town to a 1-0 victory over Harrogate Town at Canalside on Saturday afternoon.
Koroma, 22 first-half goal was the difference between the two sides at the full-time whistle.
Head coach Carlos named a different side for each half to build up match fitness whilst try out new tactics and systems ahead of the 2021/22 Championship season.
They will look to build on the result when they travel to Southport FC on Saturday 17 July 2021, at 3 pm kick-off.
Huddersfield Town (4-3-3)
First-half XI: Lee Nicholls; Harry Toffolo, Matty Pearson, Naby Sarr, Ollie Turton; Jonathan Hogg (c), Lewis O’Brien, Reece Brown; Josh Koroma, Fraizer Campbell, Duane Holmes.
Second-half XI: Lee Nicholls; Josh Ruffels, Levi Colwill, Romoney Crichlow, Rarmani Edmonds-Green; Alex Vallejo, Matty Daly, Scott High; Sorba Thomas, Jordan Rhodes, Danny Ward
Scorer
Josh Koroma 13’
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by FSL News | 9 Jul, 2021 | African News, Sport News
- Watford has completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo from Stoke City.
- The newly-promoted Premier League side contracted the player on a season-long loan deal, with an option to buy.
Etebo, 25, began his career in his home country with Warri Wolves before switching to Portuguese outfit Feirense in 2016.
With Feirense, he earned an immediate promotion to the Primeira Liga, then helping the team establish themselves in the top flight.
The former Stoke City man played 29 times for Galatasary as they finished in 2nd place, missing out on the title to Beşiktaş on goal difference.
Etebo played a pivotal role when he was the top scorer as Nigeria won that year’s African U-23 championship in 2015 before he then scored four goals to help his country clinch Olympic bronze at Rio 2016.
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by FSL News | 9 Jul, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Sierra Leone striker Augustine Wiliams made his LA Galaxy Major League debut in their 3-1 win over FC Dallas on Wednesday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Williams, 23, who was pleased with his side victory, described his debut appearance as a special moment.
He took to Twitter to expressed his delight: “A special moment for me making my MLS debut last night but more importantly happy to get the win in front of our amazing fans. 3 points secured,” he posted.
Malagasy professional Rayan Raveloson opener in the 17th and Kevin Cabral scored in the 27th gave Galaxy a smooth pathway to cruised to a 3-1 victory.
Williams was subbed on in the 71st minute to bookmark a dream debut for the club.
He will definitely be looking forward to their next outing against Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, July 17, at the BC Place stadium in Canada.
The Los Angeles metropolitan-based club standing third with 24 points behind Seattle and Kansas City, respectively.
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