by FSL News | 9 Nov, 2019 | African News
Following his recent goals in the South African top-flight league with outfit Bloemfontein Celtic and without any exaggeration, Lesotho international Motebang Sera is a player to watch.
Motebang is coach Thabo Senong’s hidden gem his ability to score goals over the years, has been highlighted by Lesotho and South African media.
The striker is part of the Likuena final squad for their African Cup of Nations opener against Sierra Leone on Wednesday at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
Sera ‘s 50th-minute goal for Bloemfontein Celtic FC in their 2-2 draw against Maritzburg United FC in the Absa Premiership on Friday, signal a warning to Sierra Leone.
Bloemfontein Celtic FC are presently standing seven spot on the log after ten matches.
He featured in both matches against Ethiopia during the World Cup Preliminary qualifiers and played well despite unable to find the net. However, Sera, who was the 2018/19 Econet Premier League top goal-scorer has been a pivotal figure at Celtic after netting three goals in five appearances.
His goal Mamelodi Sundowns in their 2-1 defeat late August and recent goals against Maritzburg United, Highlands Park and SuperSport United have helped him settle in well in the South African league.
The striker was Lesotho league top scorer with 16 goals during the 2016/17 season. He came second with 14 goals during the 2017/18 season.
His 18 goals during the 2018/19 season emphasized why he was nominated for the Player of the Season Award at Lesotho Premier League side Matlama FC before his move.
The Likuena final squad is expected in Freetown later today to honour their Afcon opener before taking on the Super Eagles of Nigeria four days later at the Sesotho Stadium.
Lesotho Final Squad:
Goalkeepers: Sekhoane Moerane & Ntsane Lichaba.
Defenders: Bokang Sello, Kopano Tseka, Basia Makeup, Motlomelo Mkhwanazi, Lisema Lebokollane, Nkau Lerotholi.
Midfielders: Lehlohonolo Fothoane, Ts’oarelo Bereng Hlompho Kalake, Mohau Rammoneng, Litsepe Marabe, Tumelo Khutlang, Thabo Seakhoa, Jane Thabantso.
Forwards: Mokone Marabe, Motebang Sera & Nkoto Masoabi.
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by FSL News | 7 Nov, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- The Sierra Leone Football Association have confirmed John Keister as Leone Stars first-team assistant head coach ahead of matches against Lesotho and Benin.
- The former FC Johansen coach will replace coach Musa Kallon, who has been relieved of his duty by the SLFA with immediate effect, following a physical confrontation during the technical team training season a few days ago.
Sierra Leone to open their 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Lesotho on Wednesday 13th November behind-closed-doors at the Saika Steven Stadium in Freetown, due to a Fifa sanction.
Keister has been a success since taking over the reign at East End Lions. He guided the East End giant club to triumph during the 2018/ 2019 Sierra Leone Premier League season undefeated.
He was heavily involved with Leone Stars under Sellas Tetteh first spell.
Keister was in charge of Sierra Leone during the 2019 African Cup Of Nations qualifiers.
He guided Sierra Leone to their opening 2-1 win over Kenya in Freetown June 2017 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations first qualifier. However, lost to Ethiopia 1-0 at the Hawassa Stadium in matchday two of the Afcon qualifying campaign.
The former FC Johansen coach was still in charge of Sierra Leone until Fifa suspended the country ahead of the Ghana doubleheader for the 2019 qualifiers.
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by FSL News | 6 Nov, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Head Coach Sellas Tetteh has retained most of the players that played against Liberia in September’s World Cup Preliminary qualifiers for matches against Lesotho and Benin this month.
Sierra Leone to open their campaign against Lesotho on November 13 at the Siaka Steven Stadium, before travel to face the Squirrels of Benin a few days later in Matchday one and two of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Keeper John Trye earned first recall since 2014 following his impressive title triumph with Canadian Soccer League with side Scarborough SC.
The last time he played for Leone Stars was in 2014 against Congo DR in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification at the Stade Tata Raphael in Kinshasa.
The shot-stopper made his Sierra Leone debut on 9 February 2011 against Nigeria.
Swedish Allsvenkan titleholder and golden boot winner, Mohamed Buya Turay, Kei Kamara, FC Zurich defender Umaru Bangura, Kwame Quee the scorer in defeat in Liberia are all named for upcoming matches.
Queens Park Rangers defender Osman Kakay, who is on loan to Scottish side Partick Thistle and Leicester City academy graduate Alie Sesay, playing his professional football with Bulgarian side FC Arda Kardzhali, are the notable inclusions.
Kakay, 22, who made his international debut against Ethiopia during the 2019 African Nations Cup qualifier, has been an important player for the Jags.
The notable absentees are, experienced defender David Simbo playing in the Northern Cyprus Premier League with Baf Ülkü Yurdu and Alfred Sankoh, who plays for Norwegian side Notodden FK
Invited Overseas-based players
Keepers:
Solomon Zombo Morris Football Club de Bois Guillaume, John Trye Scarborough SC
Defenders:
Umaru Bangura FC Zürich, Alie Sesay FC Arda Kardzhali., Osman Kakay Partick Thistle F.C, Hassan Milla Sesay HIFK Fotboll, Mustapha Dumbuya Phoenix Rising FC.
Midfielders:
John Kamara Keşla FK, Kwame Quee Víkingur Reykjavík (loan), Abdul Sesay Oulun Luistinseura, Ibrahim Conteh Persipura Jayapura, George Davies SKN St. Pölten.
Attackers:
Kei Kamara Colorado Rapids, Mohamed Buya Turay Djurgårdens IF Fotboll and Mustapha Bundu Aarhus Gymnastikforening
2021 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying Group L: Nigeria, Benin, Sierra Leone, Lesotho
Sierra Leone v Lesotho November 13th – Nigeria v Benin November 13th
Lesotho v Nigeria November 17th – Benin v Sierra Leone November 17th
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by FSL News | 2 Nov, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Sierra Leone international striker, Mohamed Buya Turay has become the second Sierra Leonean player to win a major title in Sweden.
- His side Djurgårdens IF won the league on last day of the season following a 2-2 away draw with IFK Norrköping on Saturday.
Turay’s 65th equaliser proved pivotal as they held on to win the 2019 title with a point ahead of Malmo.
The home side had gone in front with goals from Rasmus Lauritsen and Sead Hakšabanović in the 8th and 14 minutes respectively.
Resilient Djurgardens get themselves back into the game after Jesper Karlström reduced the deficit before Buya’s vital goal makes it 2-2.
Turay becomes the first Sierra Leonean star to win a golden boot in Europe after netting 15 top-flight goals. He joined on loan from Belgian side Sint-Truidense V.V, where he is contracted until 2021.
Buya is a contender for the best Allsvenskan striker award with the winner to be announced Tuesday, November 5th.
He is the second Sierra Leonean striker to win the Swedish top-flight title after Alhaji Kamara, who won it with IFK Norrköping in 2015.
Turay has had spells with Juventus IF, Västerås SK, AFC Eskilstuna and Dalkurd FF. Turay accounted for nine goals in 13 appearances for Dalkurd in the first half of the 2018 Swedish season.
Before that, he played for AFC Eskilstuna for three seasons helping them gain promotion to the top league in 2017.
The In-form attacker is expected to be part of the Sierra Leone squad for upcoming matches against Lesotho November 13 and Benin Squirrels a few days later in Matchday one and two of African Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
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by FSL News | 31 Oct, 2019 | African News
- Burkina Faso referee, Jean Ouattara, will officiate Sierra Leone 2021 African Cup of Nations opening qualifying tie against Lesotho on November 13 at the Freetown Siaka Steven Stadium.
The two nations for the first time will go toe to toe in their continental football history.
Ouattara, who has been an international since 2015 will take charge of Sierra Leone match for the second time in two months, but this time behind-closed-doors.
Before Sierra Leone’s Fifa sanction, Ouattara was the centre man in charge of Sierra Leone 1-0 victory over Liberia during the return leg encounter of the 2022 World Cup preliminary qualifier on September 8th, 2019 at the same venue.
Ouattara’s compatriots Seydou Tiama will be assistant ref 1, Ahabou Abdoura Wobgo assistant ref 2. Hamidou Diero is the fourth Burkinabe and will serve as the fourth official.
Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Sports G Andy Quamie is the Match Commissioner.
Meanwhile, the Lesotho Crocodiles are expected to arrive in Freetown on the 9th of November to honour their African Cup of Nations qualifier with a 26-man delegation.
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by FSL News | 29 Oct, 2019 | African News
- Mohamed Buya Turay, Mohamed Salah, and Jordan Ayew have all been consistent among the top African performers in major European leagues this season.
- Sierra Leone’s Turay, Egypt’s Salah, and Ghana’s Jordan Ayew scored vital goals in their various leagues over the weekend.
MOHAMED BUYA TURAY (Djurgårdens IF)
24-years-old striker on loan from Belgium side Sint-Truidense has been pivotal all season.
He is the joint scorer in the Swedish Allsvenkan with 14 goals after his goal against Orebro in Djurgårdens 3-0 victory on Monday. With a game to go, Buya Turay (pictured) will be hoping to win his first career golden boot in the Swedish to-flight.
Djurgårdens will take on Norrköping FC on Saturday 2 November hopefully will be a day to remember for the Sierra Leonean.
MOHAMED SALAH (Liverpool)
The winger kept his cool to fire Liverpool to a 2-1 win over Tottenham as the leaders moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League. With Liverpool battling back from the shock of conceding a first-minute goal, Anfield was stirring when Jordan Henderson equalised. That set the stage for Salah to raise the roof when he blasted home from the penalty spot after Serge Aurier caught the back of Sadio Mane’s leg in the 75th minute.
JORDAN AYEW (Crystal Palace)
Ghana forward scored his fourth goal of the season to give Palace an impressive 2-2 draw at Arsenal. Roy Hodgson’s side were two goals down after nine minutes but got one back through a penalty after Ivory Coast star Wilfried Zaha was fouled. Ayew completed the Palace fightback in the 52nd minute when he headed home.
WILFRED NDIDI (Leicester)
The Nigeria midfielder was part of a historic occasion as Leicester powered to a record-breaking 9-0 thrashing of Southampton. Although
Ndidi didn’t get on the scoresheet, he played the full 90 minutes and delivered a typically influential display as hat-tricks from Jamie Vardy, and Ayoze Perez to helped Leicester record the biggest away win in English top-flight history.
KARL TOKO EKAMBI (Villarreal)
Ekambi continued his hot streak by scoring twice to fire Villarreal to a 4-1 win over Alaves. The Cameroon striker sprinted clear in the 13th minute and lifted the ball in for the opening goal of the match to restored Villarreal’s lead shortly after the hour by poking in Moi Gomez’s cross at the near post. Ekambi has scored five goals in his last four games.
AMAD TRAORE (Atalanta)
Seventeen-year-old Ivorian forward Traore came on as a late substitute and scored six minutes later on his debut to complete a 7-1 rout by Atalanta over Udinese. “This goal will remain forever in my head,” said the brother of Sassuolo’s Hamed Junior Traore, after becoming the first player born in 2002 to score in Italy.
NICHOLAS OPOKU (Udinese)
The Ghanaian defender was sent off after picking up a second yellow card within half an hour of the kick-off. The 22-year-old’s absence hit Udinese hard with the club conceding six goals during the hour they were a man short to crumble 7-1 at Atalanta.
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