by FSL News | 7 Nov, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News, Video & News
- Striker Ibrahim Kargbo Junior scored late into extra time as he helped his Ukrainian side Olimpik Donetsk earned a 3-3 draw with Mariupol on Saturday.
The goal was the 20-year-old first of the season with Donetsk since his loan move from Dynamo Kyiv.
The former Crystal Palace youngster was making his eight appearances amassed 183 minutes.
Donetsk remains sixth on 13 points as they failed to win at home.
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by FSL News | 7 Nov, 2020 | African News, Sport News
- The Confederation oF African Football, CAF have confirmed that all November African Nations Cup qualifiers to be played behind closed doors.
- CAF says all matches will be played in an empty stadium due to the rise of the Covid-19 pandemic across the globe.
- This comes after the end of a video conference with National Security and Safety Officers of its member federations on Thursday.
As a result, Sierra Leone and Nigeria are among others will have to contest without spectators in November’s doubleheaders.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles’ players are expected on Monday, November 9 at Eterno Hotel while the match officials and the delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will be accommodated at the Edo Heritage Hotel in Benin City ahead of honouring their 2022 qualifier.
The tie is billed for Friday, November 13 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium without fans.
In another development, Samuel Ikpea, the National Chairman of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), has called on Federal Government to change the “no fan” decision imposed despite Caf statement.
Ikpea was quoted as saying on Friday in Lagos that the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development were not being fair.
“We are disappointed with this decision which denies football fans access into the stadium for the match.”
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by FSL News | 6 Nov, 2020 | African News, Sport News
- Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo is set to Miss Super Eagles game against Sierra Leone at the newly refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City 13th November.
Omeruo, 27, who signed for Chelsea from Standard Liege in January 2012, confirmed the news that he will be on the side-lined for at least two weeks.
The experienced defender has refuted reports that he is back from the injury he sustained during Leganés 1-0 win over Mirandes last Sunday.
Nigeria German coach Gernot Rohr will be a worried man after the news of Omeruo’s injury ahead of his side’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
The defender took to Twitter to reaffirm the news.
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by FSL News | 6 Nov, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
LA Galaxy striker Augustine William is relishing the prospect of making his Sierra Leone debut after being named in the foreign-based squad to face Nigeria.
Having made the step-up in club football, Williams is now looking to continue his upward curve with Sierra Leone.
The striker is looking forward to making his Sierra Leone debut against Nigeria in matchday three and four of the 2022 qualifiers.
This season was the best for the 23-year-old, who has been a pivotal figure in the LA Galaxy II side.
His 13 goals and two assists helped him finished second in the race for the Championship’s Golden Boot behind Phoenix Rising’s Junior Flemmings.
Williams impressive form in this campaign has led to USL key observers named him to the 2020 USL Championship All-League First Team.
He was voted by the club’s management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market.
“Sierra Leone called-up is a step-up in my career. The opportunity I have been given is something I will take with a lot of pride,” Williams to FSL UK.
“It is an honour to put on the Leone Stars shirt, and I am relishing the chance to be a part of Sierra Leone qualifiers. I will wear the Leone Stars shirt with a lot of pride. I am excited and happy.”
Williams was named USL Championship’s Player of the Month for September/October after recorded seven goals in his last eight games during the final stretch of the season.
His goals proved focal as LA Galaxy race to a second consecutive trip to the USL Championship Playoffs.
The Sierra Leone-born was invited for friendly matches against Mauritania and Niger but due to the club’s playoff commitment was unable to make the trip.
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by FSL News | 4 Nov, 2020 | African News, Sport News
- Jupiler Pro-League top scorer, Paul Onuachu will replace injured Moses Simon, who was injured during Nantes defeat at the weekend.
- Simon was subbed off in the 25th minute of Nantes’ 3-0 defeat to PSG in Ligue 1 on Saturday due to an adductor injury.
The Nigeria Football Federation announced the news on their Twitter page ahead of the doubleheader against Sierra Leone 13th and 17th November.
The Genk striker registered his ninth of the season against KAS Eupen on Friday in their 4-0 victory at home.
Meanwhile, former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has predicted that the three-time African Champions would have tough contests against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
The veteran footballer disclosed this in a chat with Brila.net saying that football, especially in Africa, have no minors or pushovers.
He also stated that lower-ranked nations will always work towards upsetting footballing pedigree like Nigeria.
“No more pushovers in African football. Most countries will work double to showcase themselves against Nigeria.”
The Super Eagles top the group L, accruing 6 points from two wins against Lesotho and the Benin Republic.
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by FSL News | 3 Nov, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News
- Head coach John Keister has named 16 -foreign-based players for Nigeria in Benin and Freetown Crackers.
- Skipper and FC Zurich defender, Umaru Bangura, not included, but long time absentee, Former AC Milan midfielder Rodney Strasser set for a Leone Stars return.
Sierra Leone head coach Keister will have to do without the service of skipper Umaru Bangura for their first leg tie in the race to Cameroon 2022 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Nigeria.
The Super Eagles will battle Sierra Leone in the qualifiers double-header against Sierra Leone on 13, 17 November but the Leone Stars will have to navigate through the first leg minus their influential FC Zurich defender.
Bangura, who has returned to his Swiss-based club after being cleared of Covid-19 in Niger, may be available for the return match in Freetown.
But Major League fifth all-time top scorer Kamara, 36, who scored a brilliant goal against Liberia during the second leg time of the 2022 World Cup qualifier in Freetown last September, has been recalled for both matches.
LA Galaxy II striker Augustine Williams, who won USL Championship’s Player of the Month for September/October after recorded seven goals in his last eight games is set to make his Sierra Leone debut.
The list also includes all the expected big names like Anderlecht striker Mustapha Bundu, Hebei Fortune China’s attacker Mohamed Buya Turay, Haka FC and former Bolton midfielder Mohamed Medo Kamara, USL championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies right-back Mustapha Dumbuya and Alhaji Kamara of Randers FC in Denmark.
16 Foreign-based listed
Defenders
Alie Sesay FC Zire Azerbaijan, Mustapha Dumbuya Tampa Bay Rowdies, England QPR Osman Kakay, Kevin Wright Orebro SK and Ishmael Koroma Vasalunds IF Sweden.
Midfielders
John Kamara Azerbaijan Keşla FK, Mohamed Medo Kamara FC Haka Finland, Rodney Strasser TPS Finland, George Davies SKN Polten Austria and Kwame Quee Víkingur Reykjavík Iceland.
Strikers
Augustine Willaims LA Galaxy II the USA, Belgium Mustapha Bundu R.S.C. Anderlecht, Kei Kamara MLS Minnesota United FC, Mohamed Buya Turay China Hebei Fortune Alhaji Kamara Denmark Randers FC and Alhassan Koroma RB Linense Spain.
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