by FSL News | 23 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Mohamed Medo Kamara’s Finnish top-tier side FC Haka took a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday against Ilves at the Tammelan Stadium in their Suomen Cup quarter-final, to advance to the semi-finals.
The visitors after dominated the opening minutes of the game managed to score in the opening 12th minute from a Jonni Thusberg’s diving header.
It was the second encounter of both teams in this year’s Finnish Cup. Earlier in the group stage on February 15 in Pirkkahalli. At that time, the match ended 1-1 with the goals of Lauri Ala-Myllymäki and ex-Ilves Antto Hilska.
Sierra Leone international Kamara was making his fifth appearances since moving back to Finland including three friendly ties.
Kamara speaking to FSL News after the encounter said: “It was a difficult encounter, but are through that what matters. As usual, Haka is a team well known for winning trophies here in Finland.”
“Feeling is good to be out actively playing and doing what I love doing. I’ m looking forward to the semi-finals of this years Finnish Cup. It is going to be another tough encounter in this round.”
Elsewhere, the quarter-final encounter between Rodney Strasser’s TPS and HJK at Veritas Stadium provided excitement until the end of the match.
The former Milan man hopes of reaching the semis were dashed after they suffered a 1-0 defeat.
Strasser has played in every match for the Veikkausliiga side since his move.
Kokoonpano pian alkavaan otteluun ??
Slået op af FC Haka i Tirsdag den 23. juni 2020
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by FSL News | 18 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
The Azerbaijan top-flight 2019/20 season has been cancelled due to Covid-19, with the current top four teams representing the country in Europe next season.
As a result, Sierra Leone International
John Kamara’s outfit
Keshla FK will compete in next season’s UEFA Europa League after ending the halted season as the third-best team.
Kamara, since joining the club in January 2019 has played 33 matches in all competitions. The midfielder was named by Topaz Technical observers in week 18 Best XI of the regular season.
Qarabag was confirmed as champions of the season, and they’ll represent the country in the Champions League.
“Neftçi” and “Keshla” won silver and bronze medals respectively. The other team that will represent our country in the European Cups will be Sumgayit,” officials have said.
“The Professional Football League congratulates the award-winning teams and wishes success to all our clubs participating in the European Cups.”
Meanwhile, this seasons Europa League will resume from 10 August. The remaining last 16 games will be played on 5 and 6 August.
Uefa said: “A decision will be made in due course on whether these matches for which the first leg has already been played will be staged at the home team’s venue or in Germany.
“Inter Milan v Getafe and Sevilla v Roma, whose first leg was also postponed, will be played as a single leg at a venue to be confirmed.”
Gdansk, the original host for the final, will now stage next year’s climax.
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by FSL News | 18 Jun, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Ibrahim Kargbo became the first Sierra Leonean native to get a taste of Ukrainian football after he was introduced in the 61st minutes during Dinamo Kyiv 2-0 Semi-final cup victory on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old, who has played for the Belgian U-18 team, made his official match debut for the club in Wednesday’s cup tie. He was introduced as a replacement for Fran Sol in the 61st minute.
Mikkel Duelund scored a brace for Dinamo in the opening 40 minutes of play. As a result, they advanced to the final of the Ukrainian Cup.
Kargbo, a former Crystal Palace youth player penned a three-and-half year deal with Ukrainian top-flight side FK Dynamo Kyiv after leaving Belgian club KSV Roeselare in December 2019.
Initially, the son of former Sierra Leone skipper took part in friendly matches of Kyiv during their winter training camp in Turkey.
The former Crystal Palace player last played for Lierse Kempenzonen on loan from Roeselare in Belgium.
The young attacker is still eligible to play for Sierra Leone despite representing Belgium at youth level.
Ібрагім Каргбо дебютував за «Динамо» в офіційній грі ??
Slået op af FC Dynamo Kyiv i Onsdag den 17. juni 2020
Breaking: Kargbo ‘delighted’ at son’s Dynamo Kyiv opportunity
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by FSL News | 16 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Rodney Strasser made his Finnish Cup debut as Turun Palloseura thrashed TiPS 6-0 in their last 16 meeting on Tuesday.
As a result, TPS advanced to the quarter-finals following their comfortable win.
Strasser’s TPS started brightly against the Vantaa team playing third-tier of Finnish football.
The former Milan man, who was making his third appearance for his Veikkausliiga side played the full throttle of the match at the Tikkurila sports park in Vantaa.
The visitors were the clear favourite to win, and in the end, the striped shirts had no difficulty knocking down their opponents.
A hat-trick from Ivorian striker Muhamed Tehe Olawale, goals from Albijon Muzaci, Joakim Latonen were enough for the visiting team acquired maximum points.
“The result was good, and I am satisfied with the game anyway, especially in the second half-time. During the break, I emphasized that simple and easy passes and they arrived,” TPS head coach Tommi Pikkarainen said after the match.
The semi-finals will be played before the start of the Veikkausliiga season on the weekend of June 27-28
TPS:n päävalmentaja Tommi Pikkarainen on nimennyt kokoonpanon illan Suomen Cupin neljännesvälieräotteluun TiPS – TPS….
Slået op af FC TPS i Tirsdag den 16. juni 2020
Match Highlight Below!
Finnish Cup Quarterfinals Matches and Results
Tuesday 16.6.2020
18.00 TiPS – TPS 0-6
18.00 KPV – HJK 0-2
20.00 KTP – Ilves 0-4
20.00 MP – FC Haka 1-3
Wednesday 17.6.2020
18.00 JIPPO – FC Inter
18.00 KaaPo – KuPS
20.00 AC Oulu – FC Honka
20.00 PeKa – FC Lahti
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by FSL News | 15 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Regionalliga club Kickers Offenbach have confirmed the signing of former German U-19 striker Abu Bakarr Kargbo for an undisclosed fee.
Kargbo, 27, is a Sierra Leonean-born but was raised in Germany, where he played for the youth U15, U17, and U19 sides.
The former German U-19 international last played for Berliner AK, where he scored over 30 goals in 57 appearances over two seasons.
In 2009, the striker, who was part of the Sierra Leone side against Iran, won the European U17 championship with the German national team, along with players such as Marc-André ter Stegen, and Mario Götze.
“I’m excited and ready to work my socks off. The club is a traditional club, and after positive talks, it was easy for me to sign the contract. I have a really good feeling, and I can’t wait to play in this beautiful stadium,” the former Hertha BSC II striker told FSL News.
Thomas Sobotzik Managing Director OFC Kickers on their new acquisition
“In addition to his very strong physique, Bakarr also brings quality and understanding of the game. We are pleased that despite numerous other applicants, he has signed for us.”
International Friendly with Sierra Leone
On 17 March 2018, Kargbo made his Sierra Leone national football team debut in a friendly 4–0 loss to Iran.
Kargbo scores in three-straight wins for Berliner AK 07 in Germany
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by FSL News | 14 Jun, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Cameroonian-born Remy Tazifor returned to first-team training three months of no football due to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States of America.
“It feels good to be back to work and ready to get back it, I am excited.” said the 6 feet tall Limbe born player, on Saturday.
Michigan Stars FC has recalled their players as all National Independent Soccer Association clubs were given the green light to return to group training early on Monday.
The Stars published on their Twitter account showing several players including Remy Tazifor alongside teammates taking part in the session at the famous Total Sports Complex in Wixom, Michigan.
The National Independent Soccer Association officially kick off on 8th August at various member venues.
Tazifor was signed by Michigan Stars earlier this year ahead of their inaugural professional NISA season.
It Feels Good to be back ⚽️????
Slået op af Remy Tazifor i Tirsdag den 9. juni 2020
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