by FSL News | 19 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone skipper Umaru Bangura was subbed on in the 46th minute as BSC Young Boys thrashed the city-based club 5-0 at home on Saturday. Photo Credit: FCZ
Bangura, who has been in and out of the first team in recent weeks replaced Stephan Seiller.
It’s worth mentioning that head coach Ludovic Magnin’s men got out of a ten-day quarantine to play against the leaders without previous team training.
The Swiss league leaders were 2-0 up at the break with the opening goals from Miralem Sulejmani and Jean-Pierre Nsame.
After the break, Young Boys extended their lead with three more goals.
JP Nsame doubles his tally before completed his hattrick in the 48th and 59th minutes respectively.
Marvin Spielmann ensures the visitors take home maximum points with their fifth in the 73rd minute.
The FCZ next outing is away to FC Lugano next Wednesday, July 22.
Schlusspfiff. Der FC Zürich verliert gegen den BSC Young Boys mit 0:5.
Slået op af FC Zürich i Lørdag den 18. juli 2020
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by FSL News | 18 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Alhaji Sesay knows Dartford’s Conference National League South Playoff knockout with Slough Town will be a tricky contest, however, acknowledged that they are good enough.
- He will be hoping manager Steve Kings keeps him in the first team when they get their promotion campaign underway at Arbour Park on Sunday.
- The Sierra Leone International, 21, since joining Dartford has played fifteen times keeping nine clean sheets helping his side to a playoff place.
The Kent-based club finished sixth on the log with Sesay as their first keeper.
Without any exaggeration, they are three games away from a return to the National League after a five-year absence.
He is happy that they have curved themselves into promotion contenders, even though they were deemed a relegation candidate when King was appointed back in October.
“Playoff matches as always are tough, but I want to be a part of this challenge. I want to help the team to the best of my ability.
I’ll be happy to be part of all our remaining matches and hopefully, help the team gain promotion,” Sesay to FSL News.
Sesay added, “It’s going to be a tough game, and we are fully aware of that.”
The winners of the elimination round will face National South runners up Havant and Waterlooville in the semi-final on Saturday 25 July. The playoff final is due to take place on Saturday 1 August.
Meanwhile, The National League’s live streaming platform for the Vanarama National League North and South play-offs has officially been launched.
In partnership with BT Sport and Sportradar, each of the ten season-defining games will be shown exclusively live on the service, which includes HD coverage and commentary.
 Vanarama National League South
Sunday 19th July 2020- 1.30 pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Slough Town vs Dartford
Sunday 19th July 2020- 4 pm
Elimination Round – Match B – Bath City vs Dorking Wanderers
Saturday 25th July 2020- 3 pm
Semi-Final – Havant & Waterlooville vs Winner of Match A
Saturday 25th July 2020- 5.30 pm
Semi-Final – Weymouth vs Winner of Match B
Saturday 1st August 2020- 3 pm
Promotion Final – Stadium of the highest-ranked finalist
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by FSL News | 18 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News, Video & News
In-form Sierra Leonean striker Augustus Kargbo scored the vital opener in the 23rd minute as Reggio Audace overcome Novara at their Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore while Bari beats Carrarese.
A place for Serie B at stake
Kargbo’s goal was his ninth of the season in all competition. One more win away if they are to play next season playing in the second-highest level of Italian football.
Following a tight opening 22 minutes, the FC Crotone on loan striker capitalised from a poor back pass to tap in his side 23rd-minute opener en route to the final.
The host lead lasted for 22 minutes when Daniele Buzzegoli’s long-range strike from outside the box level the scoreline.
A determine Reggio Audace almost regain their lead but Kargbo’s second tap in was ruled out for offside. However, Alessandro Spanò closed range in the 51st minutes from a Kargbo assist was enough to keep their promotion hopes alive.
Elsewhere, Bari, at the ‘San Nicola’, defeat Silvio Baldini’s Carrarese over 120 fiery minutes. Goals from Di Cesare and Simone Simeri navigate them to the final. Bari and Reggio Audace will compete in a single game at the ‘Mapei Stadium’ in Reggio Emilia in the final next Wednesday.
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by FSL News | 17 Jul, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Sierra Leone Fifa ranking unchanged since April
Sierra Leone national football team remained static at 118th with 1,155 points in the latest FIFA World Rankings announced on Thursday, July 16th.
John Keister’s men also placed 30th in the continental pecking order.
Their last international outing ended in 1-0 defeat against the Squirrel of Benin in Matchday two of the 2021 African Nation Cup qualifiers in November 2019.
Sierra Leone’s position remained unchanged since April as the world battle the widespread Covid19 pandemic and all international football fixtures, including friendlies, were put on hold.
Belgium remains top of the world ahead of France and Brazil, while England and Uruguay are 4th and 5th respectively.
In Africa, Nigeria ranked as the third-best behind Senegal and Tunisia. The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 17 September 2020.
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by FSL News | 16 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Spanish third-tier side Real Balompédica License have extended attacker Alhassan Koroma stay with a new three-year deal, Football Sierra Leone understands.
Koroma, 20, who initially joined the club in July 2019, has been a pivotal figure and will continue his spell in Spain.Â
The former East End Lions playmaker, who can play in both wings, will be hoping to continue his impressive form after making 20 appearances for the Spanish side scoring three goals last season.Â
Koroma started his career in Port Loko District, Northern Sierra Leone with Marampa Stars FC, since then he has been a local idol in the Sierra Leone Premier League before his move to abroad.Â
International
Koroma was part of the Sierra Leone side against Iran in a friendly in Tehran March 17, 2018, and was part of the Sierra Leone U20 side during the WAFU tournament in Liberia.Â
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by FSL News | 16 Jul, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News
The 2019/2020 Sierra Leone Premier League season has been cancelled and declared null and void, Football Sierra Leone understands.
All fourteen Premier League clubs have agreed to null and void the season subject to the Sierra Leone Football Association, SLFA’s approval.
Big money spenders, Bo Rangers were leading the pecking order before the league was halted due to the global pandemic Covid-19 in March. However, two clubs still can represent Sierra Leone in CAF competitions next season.
The last representatives from Sierra Leone were FC Johansen and Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Football Club in CAF Champions League and Total Caf Confederation Cup respectively in 2017.
 The cancellation of the season effectively means that there will be no champions of the season and no relegation.Â
 Premier League Board says 2019/2020 season in a meeting with the 14 Premier League Clubs on Wednesday agreed to cancel the season.
 “It was also agreed in the meeting that Bo Rangers, Kamboi Eagles and East End Lions decide between and among themselves from now till Monday who among them will represent the country in CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively.
 “Should they not be able to reach an agreement, the Board will then decide as to which two teams will represent the country as against CAF’s August deadline.”
 East End Lions will remain as the reigning defending champions after their excellent run last season winning the league undefeated under the supervision of John Keister.Â
 Meanwhile, there is no tentative kick-off date for the SLPL 2020/2021 season subject to the full reopening of the country by the government and the approval of the health authorities.
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 Halted Season Standings below
Premier League Fixtures, Results & Table
GAME OVER! Football in Sierra Leone suspended over Coronavirus
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