by FSL News | 14 Jan, 2020 | Players Abroad News
- Sierra Leone striker Alhassan Crespo Kamara has returned to Sweden after his Greece top-tier side granted his wish to leave
- He joined the club on a two-year deal in September 2018
- Panetolikos announced on their website that Kamara has asked to leave
“I want to come home and do my rehab properly. If I’m still in Greece then I can’t do the rehab the way I want,” he told Aftonbladet in Sweden.
“This ‘goodbye’ is a very emotional moment. Unfortunately, very difficult personal reasons compel me to leave the group. The people of Panetoliko and Agrinio, in general, have a special place in my heart. I’ll never forget Panetolikos,” Kamara said in a statement.
The club in return thank Kamara, “We thank Kamara for what he has offered to Panayetoliko and wish him every good on a personal and professional level.”
The former Örebro and Häcken was an instrumental figure for the Greek side scoring four times in all competitions before he was injured in December 2018.
The Sierra Leone international was recently pictured in active training in preparation for a return to action after a year out of active football.
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by FSL News | 14 Jan, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Former Leicester City academy player Alie Sesay signed for Azerbaijan side Zira FK
Sesay was in the academy at Arsenal, before joining Leicester City in 2010
He last signed for Bulgarian Efbet Liga side FC Arda Kardzhali after his spell with Greek side AO Chania Kissamikos
Sierra Leone defender Alie Sesay has signed for Azerbaijan top-flight side Zira FK on a one-and-half-year-deal.
Sesay, who departed Bulgarian Efbet Liga side FC Arda Kardzhali due to lack of playing time is set to revitalise his career.
He made over 27 matches in Greece before joining FC Arda Kardzhali and was one of the clubs’ best defenders.
The Sierra Leone international, who came through Leicester’s academy also played over 35 matches for the Swedish side Täby kyrkby in the Superettan league during the 2017/18 seasons.
Sesay, who can play across the back four and in central midfield, has previously, had loan spells at Colchester and Cambridge United.
International level
Sesay has won eight caps for Sierra Leone. He made his debut for Sierra Leone during the 2015 African Nations Cup qualifying match against Cameroon in Yaoundé October 2014.
He played in Sierra Leone 1-1 draw against Lesotho and 1-0 defeat in Benin during their 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
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by FSL News | 13 Jan, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Faroe Islands’ top-tier side NSÍ Runavík have confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone international Alfred Sankoh.
“I signed a two-year deal and hoping to do my best with this club. I turned down offers from Turkey to joined a very ambitious club,” Sankoh explained.
“Alfred Sankoh is a 31-year-old and is one of the strong and strong midfielders. He is coming to strengthen the NSI team, and we are delighted to have him in the yellow blouse,” the club said in a statement.
The last two season, the club has been finishing in the top three in the Betri deildin Premier League.
They were eliminated by Northern Ireland side Ballymena United during the first round of 2019 Preliminary Europa League qualifiers.
The midfielder played last season with second-tier Norwegian side Notodden FK.
Sankoh started his career with Strømsgodset in May 2008. In July 2012, Sankoh signed a three-year contract with TFF First League side Şanlıurfaspor. Two years later, in July 2014, Sankoh moved to Khazar Lankaran, signing a two-year contract.
Alfred Sankoh signs for Norwegian side Notodden FK
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by FSL News | 12 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Premier League Updates
John Keister’s men beat Freetown City FC 1-0 to record a third consecutive Sierra Leone Premier League win for the first time since their title-winning season of 2018-19.
Alphajor Kamara scored the only goal that ensured the win against a resolute Freetown City FC side during the second half. His 54th-minute goal was enough for the last season unbeaten champions.
As a result, the reigning champions moved up to second above big spenders Bo Rangers, who lost to East End Tigers on Thursday at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
The East End giants side, who started this campaign on the wrong footing after their opening defeat to Ports Authority and a 1-1 draw to arch-rivals Mighty Blackpool in matchday one and two this season, look to have regained their winning formula.
Meanwhile, today at the Approve School Mini stadium with FC Johansen taking another struggling side Central Parade.
The two sides will be aiming to pick up their first maximum points. Hosts’ Johansen after a slow start are second from bottom with two points from four matches.
Central Parade, on the other hand, are first from the bottom with one point from their last four matches, after three defeats and a draw.
Today’s matches Sunday 12th January 2020
Premier League Fixtures, Results & Table
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by FSL News | 11 Jan, 2020 | African News
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the signing of defender Toto Nsiala from fellow League One side Ipswich Town on loan until the end of the season.
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nsiala moved to Liverpool as a child and came through the youth system at Everton.
The 27-year-old went on to have spells with Grimsby, Hartlepool and Shrewsbury before joining Ipswich in 2018.
Making 24 appearances in his first season with the Tractor Boys, Nsiala has turned out nine times this term.
He made his international debut for DR Congo in a qualifier for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations against Seychelles on 15 June 2012, coming on as a substitute for Diego Kazadi Mutombo in a 3–0 victory.
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by FSL News | 11 Jan, 2020 | African News
Rwandan referee was rescued by Algerian police after a vital Group D showdown between JS Kabylie and Moroccan side Raja Casablanca ended in controversy.
The home side was denied a blatant penalty on Friday during a CAF Champions League round four contest which ended in a 0-0 draw.
As a result, JS Kabylie in third behind Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Raja Casablanca with two vital games to go.
TV replays showed the ball hitting the outstretched right arm of a Raja player inside the box. Referee Louis Hakizimana appeared to have a clear view of the incident, but ignored penalty appeals and waved play on three minutes into stoppage time in northern city Tizi Ouzou.
Following the final whistle, furious Algerian players approached the referee, and some were restrained by teammates. Thanks to the Algerian Police, who moved in quickly surrounded the referee and escorted him to safety.
The home side dominated possession but could not open the defence of a Raja side that came to Algeria determined not to lose.
Elsewhere, five-time champions Zamalek of Egypt defeat Zesco United of Zambia 2-0 in Cairo and move closer to the knockout stages from Group A.
Achraf Bencharki netted his fifth Champions League goal this season on four minutes by nodding a cross from fellow Moroccan Mohamed Ounajem past goalkeeper Jacob Banda.
Benchmark created the second goal after 89 minutes for rising star Mostafa Mohamed, who claimed his sixth goal of the African campaign with a tap-in.
Mohamed, who is being compared to Egyptian legend Hossam Hassan, is second in the scorer’s chart behind nine-goal Karim Aribi from Tunisian club Etoile Sahel.
TP Mazembe of DR Congo and Zamalek have seven points apiece and Zesco and Primeiro Agosto of Angola two each ahead of a clash between the top and bottom clubs in Lubumbashi Saturday.
Maximum points for Mazembe, whose 11 titles make them the second most successful club in CAF competitions, will guarantee a quarterfinals place.
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