John Thomas Kamara, aka Jay Tee, has been voted as the USL League One Player of the Week after recording a goal with an assist in the North Carolina 2-1 comeback win against Richmond Kickers on Friday.

The 19-year-old attacker was the key to NCFC’s comeback win, recording a goal and an assist in the second half as the Cary club picked up a meaningful victory.

Kamara was a pivotal player as North Carolina overcame a second-half deficit to earn its first League One win on Friday night at WakeMed Soccer Park, defeating the Richmond Kickers 2-1.

Kamara signed his first professional deal with the USL Championship side, Louisville City.

The midfielder is playing on loan from Louisville City, also named in the USL League One team of the week.

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Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of former Coventry City striker Amadou Bakayoko on a two-year deal.

Bakayoko, 25, departed Coventry City in May 2021 after it was announced that he would leave Coventry at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.

The 6ft 2in tall striker had loan spells with Southport, AFC Telford United and Worcester City before joining Coventry City for an undisclosed fee in 2018.

“It’s a good feeling to be at this club. I’m happy to have signed,” he told the club’s website upon his arrival.

Speaking to the gaffer, he told me about the ambition of the club. Where they want to be. ‘This is something that I want to be a part of.’

“I am now looking to push on with this amazing club.”

Born in Sierra Leone, Bakayoko moved to the Netherlands as a youngster, where he began his football career.

He will be the second player with a Sierra Leonean background to play for the club after Mohamed Medo Kamara.

On 31 January 2013, Kamara signed for English Championship club Bolton Wanderers on a three-and-a-half-year contract. He played over fifty games with The Wanderers. 

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✍️🏻 We are delighted to announce the signing of former @Coventry_City forward Amadou Bakayoko on a two-year deal.#BWFC 🐘🏰

— Bolton Wanderers (@OfficialBWFC) June 25, 2021

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Peterborough United striker Idris Kanu has described his bittersweet moment with Sierra Leone as an experience never to forget.

Speaking to his club, the 21-year-old attacker said Leone Stars experience was a super proud moment for him and his family.

He was named in the squad for the first time to face Benin in the final decisive African Cup of Nations Qualify. However, the 21-year-old chance to make his Sierra Leone debut was ruined after named as one of the five players covid positive.

Following a significant covid drama, the fixture was rescheduled from June 14 to 15 after the Confederation of African Football intervention.

Despite Kanu absence, his teammate completed the job at the Général Lansana Conté de Nongo on Tuesday June 15.

A 19-min spot-kick converted by Sierra Leone striker Kei Kamara was enough as the Leone Stars won the final spot for the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations to be played in Cameroon 9 January – 6 February 2022.

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