by FSL News | 29 May, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Swedish Division One side IFK Värnamo have confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone striker Suffian Kolokoh on a loan deal until December 2020.
The AIK Freetong striker, who is trading with Premier League side Bo Rangers, is expected to join fellow countrymen Michael Kargbo at Värnamo.
The Varnamo-based side announced the news on their official website on Thursday.
“As soon as Sweden’s borders are open again, everything claps o clear and we wait with excitement for Suffian to join the squad.” the statement read.
Kolokoh in January was on trials with Swedish top-flight side AIK. He was part of the AIK side that travel to their training camp in Marbella, Spain (February 7-16).
The 2019 West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone A Under-20 Championship Golden Boot award winner with his six goals for Sierra Leone, must take advantage of another adventure in Sweden.
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by FSL News | 26 May, 2020 | African News, Sport News
Nigerian Striker Odion Ighalo, 30, who was signed on a short-term loan deal in January as cover for striker Marcus Rashford, looks set to return to China when his loan deal expires on 31 May.
Premier League giant Manchester United are struggling to agree to an extension with Shanghai Shenhua, Football Sierra Leone understands.
Following the impact of the coronavirus, Ighalo’s loan will end before the Premier League’s Intended June return date, by which time Rashford is also expected to be fit.
United have already decided not to sign Ighalo permanently, but have not given up hope of getting a short extension to his loan.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would like him for the rest of the season, given they are still in three competitions and could play up to 18 games in just over two months.
A lifelong United fan who has scored four goals in eight appearances for the club, Ighalo wants to stay at Old Trafford if possible.
However, negotiations with Shanghai have proved difficult, with the Chinese Super League club insistent the player returns as planned.
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by FSL News | 22 May, 2020 | African News
The Gambian Football federation has declared its domestic league season “null and void” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, the GFF confirmed that they will allow the current number One and Two of the 1st top-flight League (Real De Banjul FC and GAF FC) to represent the Gambia in the CAF Club Championship and CAF Confederation’s Cup respectively.
The Gambia’s decision comes just a day after both Uganda and South Sudan also cancelled their seasons because of the crisis.
In a statement on its website, the Gambian federation (GFF) confirmed its decision, saying there would be “no winners, no promotions and relegation.” GFF Declares 2019/2020 National League Null And Void
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by FSL News | 15 May, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Former AC Milan and Sierra Leone international Rodney Strasser has said he is “ready for this new adventure” after the 30-year-old midfielder joined Finish top-flight side Turun Palloseura ahead of the 2020 season.
“TPS’s Veikkausliiga team received a tough class confirmation when Rodney Strasser, who has joined the striped shirts with a contract covering the 2020 season. A native of Sierra Leone, Strasser is a defensive midfielder,” the club said in a statement.
“I’m excited, I am looking forward to playing in the Veikkausliiga, a new adventure, a different type of setup and I am happy to be here, work hard for the club,” he told FSL news.
“Yes, everyone quickly noticed that a really tough class player was added to the team. His self-confidence is right, and he is also top-notch with a ball. When he showed up according to our practice, its impact on the whole team was immediately apparent. Rodney arrived in Finland at a confusing time, but he has done his job during this challenging period professionally, TPS head coach Tommi Pikkarainen on the new acquisition.
The experienced midfielder has played for AC Milan where he won the title during the 2010/11 season.
Has also had spells with Lecce, Parma, Genoa, Reggina, Livorno, Lupa Castelli Romani, in Italy. In Croatia, NK Zagreb before moving to Portugal Gil Vicente.
TPS:n Veikkausliigajoukkue saa kovan luokan vahvistuksen, kun Rodney Strasser on liittynyt raitapaitoihin kauden 2020…
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by FSL News | 15 May, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Every player on the Sierra Leone Flying Stars Amputee Football Team has a story to share.
These athletes have lost limbs from land mines that were planted during the country’s violent civil war, but that hasn’t stopped them from playing the game that renews their spirit.
Today, the Flying Stars compete against disabled teams from around the world, and with every kick of the ball, they instil hope in other amputees and help to dispel a lingering social stigma against those with disabilities.
Source: Great Big Story
The Incredible Athletes of Sierra Leone’s Amputee Soccer Club
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by FSL News | 11 May, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
The Covid-19 fight is challenging for many countries, but none is more at risk than developing and low-income countries with abysmal healthcare systems. Among them is Sierra Leone, who continues to see a daily rise in cases.
As a way of complementing government and other donors involved in the fight against the spread of the global pandemic, Kamboi Eagles Ex-Footballers Association, an established non-profit organization led by Lansana Kamara including a bulk of heavyweights residing in the diaspora, on the 2nd May 2020 embarked on several humanitarian gestures to support victims, suspected victims and vulnerable members within and outside the Kenema community.
It was carried out in two different phases, the Freetown delegation led by the Chairman, Lansana Kamara, Mohamed Mansaray and the association’s Secretary-General, Junior Sankoh and other members residing in Freetown. The Kenema delegation led by Alhaji Abdul Kamara, Alie El-Alie, and Mohamed Kpaka alongside other members residing in Kenema.
Among the beneficiaries were a handful of quarantined homes, vulnerable residents, less privileged former players and a few others. The items distributed were gallons of oil, a few bags of rice and some buckets for preventive use.
One of the affected longest-serving secretary-general in the history of the club, Mr Abu Fofanah, whose condition is challenging, were amongst the beneficiaries.
A total of eleven (11) former players residing in and around Kenema received cash donations. Abu Fofanah and other beneficiaries sent in emotional appreciation messages to the members in the diaspora and to all those who contributed in one way or the other in making this move a reality.
He further prayed for more grace upon the lives the association members. The association’s chairman continues to encourage former players in and around the world to join in and make up a solid organization that will help open up bigger opportunities for more community development activities in the country.
He also sent in huge applause to brothers and sisters based in the diaspora for their tireless and unflinching support to the association and further encouraged all citizens to keep to the laid down safety regulations to help wipe out this pandemic in our society.
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