by FSL News | 5 Dec, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Sierra Leone native Josh Koroma was again on target as Huddersfield Town registered a 2-0 win after a much-improved performance at home defeating Osman Kakay’s QPR on Saturday.
- Huddersfield Town after their last defeat to Cardiff ensure they produced an impressive display to inflict a third successive defeat on a lacklustre Queens Park Rangers.
Josh Koroma, 22, scored his side opener with his fifth of the season after he picked up the ball close to half-way to curled a right-footed effort into the top corner.
He was the provider for the second as his well-timed pass after a lovely, flowing move allowed Harry Toffolo to slot home from close range.
The victory was marred, however, when Huddersfield captain Christopher Schindler appeared to suffer a serious knee injury with 15 minutes left and the Austrian needed oxygen before he was taken from the field.
The Terriers move up three places to 13th in the Championship while QPR drop to 18th, four points above the relegation zone.
Sierra Leone International Osman kakay was an unused substitute at the John Smith’s Stadium.
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by FSL News | 3 Dec, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News
FC Kallon’s promising prospect Emmanual Sahr Samadia on Wednesday evening departed Freetown for Israel to join Hapoel Tel Aviv on a month’s trial.
Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club is an Israeli top-tier based in Tel Aviv.
Samadia, 19, who started his career as a 13-year-old boy with Sierra Leone Premier League side FC Kallon, has been handed a new opportunity to continue with his development.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Samadia, who has displaced his potential playing with us in the Sierra Leone top-tier. His pace, and power have caught the eye of several overseas clubs this year,” FC Kallon Chairman Tunde Scott to FSL News.
The exciting talent was part of the Sierra Leone African Cup of Nations squad as one of the home-based stars in the just concluded double-header against Nigeria.
Scott added, “Samadia is still developing, he started as a youth player with us. He has been one of the most impressive young players in our club. Legend and club owner Mohamed Kallon has done well for him with his development.”
Samadia has also represented Sierra Leone at the recent U20 West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A Championship at the Stade Lat-Dior de Thies, Senegal.
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by FSL News | 1 Dec, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Ishmael Koroma says he was ecstatic after his Swedish side Vasalunds IF won the 2020 Ettan Norra Divison 1 season.
- The first major achievement of his playing career as they ended the season as champions with 69th points and Koroma says he was ‘over the moon’ with his team’s achievement and development.
The team was impressive under head coach Dalibor Savic’s responsibility and has been almost unbeatable as they registered 88 goals a record in Ettan Division 1 Norra.
Koroma, 24, who made 15 appearances in all competitions having played less than expected stated he was elated at the prospect of playing the second league in Sweden next season after promoted.
“We played well through the season to get enough points, work as a team and because of that, we are overall champions,” the former Atvidabergs FF man told FSL News.
“An amazing feeling to be a champion with Vasalund. I must state I am proud despite not having a great season in terms of more games I would have loved to but winning our group as champions must be every player’s dream.”
“I am relishing the prospect of the Swedish Superettan. My contract will finish in November, but hopefully, I will be discussing my future after the festive holidays.”
“It’s something special as I have always wanted to be a champion where ever I go or play.”
The new Swedish season will commence in March 2021, and Koroma can’t wait to start at the second-highest level of Swedish football.
“I am so looking forward to helping the team in the best way possible when the new season starts in March.”
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by FSL News | 28 Nov, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Josh Koroma grabbed Huddersfield 85th-minute winner as they edged Middleborough 3-2 in the Sky Bet Championship game at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday.
- Huddersfield registered a fine three points against Neil Warnock’s side.
Boro started well with a 14th-minute opener from Marvin Johnson before Carel Eiting level things in the 37th minute assisted by Josh Koroma.
Former Crystal Palace attacker Fraizer Campbell gave the home side the lead just before the break.
Congolese Britt Assombalonga scored for Boro from the spot to make it 2-2. The penalty was awarded after Sarr brought down Assombalonga in the 83rd.
In the 85-minute, it was a strong display from Josh Koroma, who held of his man in the area and exquisitely curled an effort into the back of the Boro net to secure a vital three points for his side.
The goal was his fourth of the season in fourteen matches played in all competition.
Meanwhile, Norwich remain top of the Championship despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Coventry.
Championship full-time scores
Here’s how things ended up in today’s Championship fixtures:
- Reading 3-1 Bristol City
- Birmingham City 0-0 Millwall
- Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Barnsley
- Cardiff City 4-0 Luton Town
- Derby County 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers
- Huddersfield Town 3-2 Middlesbrough
- Norwich City 1-1 Coventry City
- Rotherham United 2-2 AFC Bournemouth
- Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Stoke City
- Watford 4-1 Preston North End
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by FSL News | 28 Nov, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Sierra Leone’s Fankaty Dabo made his 50th appearances for Mark Robins’ side away to Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday.
The right-back Dabo, 25, who recently signed a new three-year deal with the Sky Blues until 2023, having established himself as a first-team regular, will aim to help his side away from home.
Dabo, who is a Sierra Leonean descent, won the Coventry 2019/2020 Family Zone player of the Year.
He climbed through the ranks, signed his first professional contract at Chelsea before move out on loan to Swindon Town 2017.
The following season, he spent a season-long loan with Dutch side Vitesse, where he made five appearances in the Europa League.
The defender returned to Holland for the 2018/19 season, this time joining Sparta Rotterdam, before moving to the Sky Blues, signing a three-year deal.
Coventry standing fourth from the bottom as they battled through a difficult English Championship season.
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by FSL News | 28 Nov, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Striker Alhaji Kamara continued his spectacular form with his Danish side as Randers beat Odense Boldklub 2-1 on Friday. (Photo: Henning Bagger / Ritzau Scanpix)
Kamara, who netted the winner in Randers win over Copenhagen on Monday, took his tally of goals for the season to four.
His fourth of the season came in the 35th-minute as he helps his side to their first win at Cepheus Park.
Frederik Lauenborg scored his first Randers goals in the 55th-minute to double their lead as they picked up the first home win of the season.
Odense BK scored in the 82nd minute from O Lund effort, but the host held on to secure a back to back win.
“The victory means a lot. We did a bit in training last week, and It was important to show it on the pitch, to ourselves that we were able to deliver a proper effort in our last two matches,” Erik Marxen told TV3 Sport.
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