by FSL News | 10 Feb, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Amadou Bakayoko scored and was proud after Coventry City 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.
The striker scored inside the fourth minute with a well-taken header his second goal in as many games, before Dennis Politic pulled Bolton level with 13 minutes left to play.
The game was his first league start in just over two months but was ready for the task.
Bakayoko, 24, told club’s website: “We can’t always win in a pretty way, we started well and then slacked off a little bit, but we’ve got the belief and we’ve got a good team spirit and that’s what we needed today.
“We can’t always play pretty football, but I thought we did well to get the win in the end.”“We worked hard, we did what we needed to do, grafted and didn’t give up as we always do, so I think we did well in the end to get the win.”
The Sierra Leone native will be hoping to continue in the mid-week clash with Portsmouth.
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by FSL News | 9 Feb, 2020 | African News
The group phase draws of the West African Football Union (Wafu Zone A) completed at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sierra Leone on Saturday.
The tournament billed to run from 25 February to 7 March eights nations divided into Group A and B.
Host Sierra Leone will face Cape Verde, Senegal and Guinea in Group A while Group B will see Mali, the Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Liberia taking on each other.
Sierra Leone will lock horns against their counterparts at the Southern City of Bo stadium, and Group B is expected to be played in Makeni City.
Sierra Leone U-20 women’s national team were eliminated by Senegal a few days ago from Fifa World Cup preliminary round in the race to Costa Rica/Panama.
Before that, during 2019 festive season, In Makeni, Sierra Leone women’s team played to a 2-2 draw against Liberia.
In Bo, Liberia under-20 lost 2-0 to Sierra Leone under-20 in December.
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by FSL News | 9 Feb, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Two goals from Hassan Milla Koroma and a goal apiece from new acquisition Baimba Sesay and Sallieu Tarawallie earned the Cavaliers the biggest of the season win on Saturday at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
Koroma’s opening two first-half goals help FC Kallon to cut the gap on league leaders Kamboi Eagles to two points as they marched on to record a 4-0 heavy defeat over Central Parade.
Head coach Amidu Karim will be pleased with the season biggest win so far.
A second win this month for the Cavaliers while it is the worst start for Central Parade side who are without a win after nine matches played in the ongoing Sierra Leone Premier League.
As a result, Parade FC are first from bottom sitting pretty at the bottom with four defeat and five draws.
Former East End Tigers striker Baimba Sesay scored his first of the season in the 44th minute before Sallieu Tarawallie wrapped up the win with a top-class header in the 94th minutes.
Meanwhile, reigning champions East End Lions will host FC Johansen later this evening in another mouthwatering encounter.
FC Johansen going into today’s contest will be full of confidence after ending Kamboi Eagles unbeaten run on Wednesday.
Lions, on the other hand, was losing by a goal in Kenema against Kamboi Eagles before the match was abandoned.
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by FSL News | 8 Feb, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
FT: East End Tigers 1-0 Ports Authority
East End Tigers proved once more that they are ready to compete with all the big guns in the Sierra Leone Premier League after another hard fourth 1-0 win against one of the greatest clubs in the country.
A Maurice Kamara goal proves to be the winner on Friday as coach Victoria Conteh side move up to third on the log with 14 points level with FC Kallon five adrift of league leaders Kamboi Eagles.
“It’s good for us. It gives the boys more belief as we’re ready to visit Kamboi Eagles with the same mentality. We want to continue to do what we have been doing. That’s winning matches,” Tigers chief Victor Lewis to FSL News.
The result means Tigers continue to strive. Its was their third victory under the guidance of the only Caf ‘A’ licensed female coach in seven dugout appearances.
Tigers will play away to Kamboi Eagles in Kenema in their next league encounter.
On Thursday, One of the country’s most decorated side Mighty Blackpool continue their poor form after another barren draw against Freetown City FC.
The Tis Tas boys have only managed one win all season after three draws and three defeats.
Their first win came in a five-goal thriller overcoming Central Parade 3-2 their first league win from seven matches in this campaign.
Later Today, FC Kallon could close the gap on Kamboi Eagles to two points if they overcome Central Parade.
The Cavaliers who won their last game away to Freetown City 1-0 will want to capitalise knowing the importance of such advantage.
Full-time: East End Tigers 1-0 Ports Authority What a win and a vital three points for our Tigers. Maurice Kamara with the only goal in today's matches. #BRAVOALLTIGERS
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by FSL News | 6 Feb, 2020 | African News
Nigeria and their kit manufacturer Nike, have unveiled a new eye-catching jersey ahead of their 2021 African Cup Of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone next month.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria set to don the design for matches in the World Cup 2022 and Africa Cup of Nations 2021 qualifying campaigns.
Nigeria will host Sierra Leone next month before travelling to Freetown a few days later in the race to Cameroon 2021.
Two rounds of Nations Cup qualifiers will be staged in March, with one round in June before the final qualifying period from 31 August-8 September.
The Super Eagles are presently leading Group L with six points after beating Beni and Lesotho respectively in matchday and two of the ongoing qualifiers.
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by FSL News | 6 Feb, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Premier League leaders Kamboi Eagles suffered their first loss of the season after 1-0 defeat to FC Johansen on Wednesday in Freetown.
Forward Melvin Davies’ scored the only goal for the host inside the opening five minutes of play.
The victory was a crucial three points for the host team who move to fifth place on the log with 13 points after their third straight win of the campaign while Eagles remain top of the table with 19 points five clear of second-place side FC Kallon.
Speaking to FSL News after Wednesday’s match, Johansen boss Abdulai Kaloga Bah said his side have been playing well despite results have not been forthcoming.
He also admitted that they are still in the rebuilding process.
“We deserved to win because we have been playing well. However, we are still in the process of rebuilding the team to reach its full potential.”
“The team spirit and confidence is improving match after match since our first victory. That has been the turning point to our season,” he told FSL News.
Before the game, Kamboi Eagles played seven games without conceding a single goal winning six and a draw.
Later today, Mighty Blackpool who has been struggling this season will host Freetown City. One of Sierra Leone’s most decorated side (Mighty Blackpool) with one win in their last seven games.
FCFC, on the other hand, are second from bottom after five defeats in eight league matches played.
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