by FSL News | 7 Jun, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Nigerian international striker, Victor Osimhen was named Lille Player of the season after his excellent start to life in French football.
The news was announced on their official twitter page, and the club thanked the fans for voting.
Osimhen, 21, registered 18 goals on his debut French League 1 season and recorded four assists after 38 appearances in all competitions.
The striker, who recently lost his father to the cold hand of death was also named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season.
He was also named Charleroi’s player of the season before his 10 million pounds summer move to Lille Metropole.
The Former Wolfsburg forward is still in the race for the Marc Vivien Foe award, along with his Super Eagles teammate, Moses Simon who was also named Nantes’s player of the season.
Latest reports suggested that clubs in England, Italy, and Spain are showing interest in the striker, but his club has said they will only do business for a transfer fee in the region of 80 million pounds.
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by FSL News | 4 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Over George Floyd’s death, Kei Kamara joined the demonstration in Colorado.
Sierra Leone US-based striker, Kei Kamara was spotted among hundreds of demonstrators who came together in protest for the Black Lives Matter over the death of America black man George Floyd.
The Colorado rapids striker posted images of his wife and three kids alongside protesters at the Colorado State Capital on Wednesday.
Kamara and his family alongside hundreds were on the Capitol steps and surrounding area early Wednesday evening. At one point, the crowds lay on the ground for nine minutes, in honour of Floyd.
“I pray as you laugh & play during these times that one day when you have the knowledge to look back at this, you could say “Wow so this was when everything changed & everyone was treated EQUAL.” I pray that you never have to lay in this position whether, by your doing or someone else’s, he posted on twitter.
Another Sierra Leonean striker, who expressed his sadness over Floyd’s death was Mohamed Buya Turay. Last season Swedish top-flight top scorer.
He said, “The sad death of George Floyd has reminded us of the racial intolerance that exists around the world. It is a sad reality, and it must be addressed now more than ever.”
Turay added, “Racism has to stop – whether in football, at a school, or on the streets. We must all love one another and join hands in stopping a few evil elements from making the world a dark place. #BlackLivesMatter.
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The Kamara Family protesting at the Colorado State Capital
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by FSL News | 1 Jun, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to approach AC Milan for Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer. According to Le10Sport, the French giant will submit a €30 million offer for the Algeria international once the transfer market reopens.
Bennacer, who joined Milan from FC Empoli August, has impressed in his first season at the San Siro after 23 appearances for the Serie A club in the current campaign.
The former Arsenal midfielder was named as the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament after helping Algeria to the continental crown in Egypt last year. Bennacer played youth football for France before committing his allegiance to Algeria for whom he has won 22 caps since making his debut four years ago.
The 22-year-old played just the one game for Arsenal’s first team in 2015 before moving to Italy on a permanent deal three years ago.
by FSL News | 1 Jun, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Nigerian International forward Odion Ighalo has extended his loan deal at Manchester United until January 2021.
Ighalo is expected to continue his United career when the Premier League season resumes on 17 June.
United are fifth in the table, three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with nine games to play.
Ighalo, 30, who joined United in January from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, initially until 31 May, has scored four times in eight appearances for the Old Trafford side, including a goal in the 5-0 Europa League win over LASK on 12 March, which was United’s last competitive match before the season was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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by FSL News | 1 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Tejan Deen has set his sights on making a quick-fire impression for Finnish Div 2 side FC Kiffen_08. The former Central Parade player, who signed on a one-year undisclosed deal in January, is excited to play his first match for his new club.
Deen, 25, is expected to make his debut for Kiffen FC when they start their 2020 Kakkonen campaign against EPS next Saturday 13 June at home.
Speaking for the first time since his move, the Sierra Leone-born said, “It is a great opportunity for me, and I’m excited to start,” He told FSL News.
“Kiffen FC has been a great club. The club is one of the oldest in Finland with a good crop of talented young and experienced players.
“We have high quality experienced coaching staff so I’m looking forward to working with all of these talents and help the team.
Deen, added, “I’m prepared and motivated for the challenge. It’s a great opportunity for me to work hard, showcase my talent.”
The winger confirmed he first arrived in Europe in 2013. However, things were not all good. “I was in Sweden in 2013 but ended returning home. So, this is another breakthrough for me. I have to take advantage of this time around.”
Kiffen FC played their matches at the home ground of Helsinki called Bollis.
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by FSL News | 29 May, 2020 | African News, Sport News
The Sierra Leone Football Association, SLFA will receive financial aid from the Confederation of African Football from the $10.8 million fast-track support to all 54 members association.
The funds are a part of CAF’s annual grants to its member association.
CAF confirmed the news after Thursday’s video meeting held by the CAF emergency committee. The financial aid is to support the management of football at the domestic levels hugely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of USD 10.8 Million will be transferred to the 54 MA’s on the continent as part of a relief plan to ease the financial burden on the African football community during these unprecedented times.
Due to the fast-spread of COVID-19, African MA’s have suspended all domestic competitions, which has brought about huge financial burdens on their shoulders.
CAF has thus decided to wave the eligibility requirements to access the annual grants, so all MA’s can benefit during this difficult period,” said CAF President Ahmad Ahmad.
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