by FSL News | 5 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Kwame Quee scored his first international goal for Sierra Leone against Liberia on Wednesday at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex but admitted his frustration with the result.
Liberia went on to win 3-1 after two late goals from Mohammed Sangare and skipper Sam Johnson. As a result, they travelled to Freetown with an advantage to progress.
The attacker after the match took to Twitter to express his bittersweet experience.
“I’m happy to score my first senior National team goal, but frustrated with the result today. We go again on Sunday home game #wan love salone,” Quee posted on Twitter.
The contest marked Sierra Leone return to international football after a year-long FIFA ban.
Sierra Leone can still qualifier, but their counterparts are with a great advantage ahead of the return leg. The return fixture will be played at the Freetown Siaka Steven Stadium on Sunday.
The defeat was Sellas Tetteh’s first since returning for his second spell.
Meanwhile, Mustapha Bundu, who plays for Danish super league club Aarhus GF, also made his Sierra Leone debut.
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by FSL News | 5 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Two late goals from Mohammed Sangare and skipper Sam Johnson were enough as Sellas Tetteh’s men suffered a 3-1 away defeat in Liberia against the Lone Star in the first leg 2022 World Cup preliminary qualifier.
Liberia and tiny Red Sea state of Djibouti are the only home winners in eight first-round first-leg ties.
Liberia’s Terrance Tisdel scored from the spot to give his country a one-goal lead in the opening 18 minutes before Sierra Leone’s Kwame Quee level things up 56th-minute second half at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Wednesday.
However, if Sierra Leone is to overcome their Liberian counterparts in Sunday’s second leg, they must sort our their defence. The hosts were the better side most of the game but failed to take their chances.
The contest marked Sierra Leone return to international football after a year-long FIFA ban.
The hosts could have been ahead as early as 18 seconds into the game as skipper Sam Johnson fed Kipah Sherman, who hit the post from close range only to see the ball bounce out.
Liberia’s first goal came after ref awarded a penalty when Ishmael ‘Jaw Jaw’ Koroma collided with Sherman but looked a harsh decision from Benin referee Louis Houngnandande.
Tisdell stepped up to score with a decisive strike that gave Solomon Morris no chance.
The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone, fought back in the second half to reduce the deficit with a goal from Kwame Quee, who was unmarked at the back post for an easy tap in following a flick header by Musa Noah Kamara.
Azerbaijan-based midfielder John Kamara missed a couple of good chances as he arrived a few times in the box.
Liberia president George Weah, was in attendance to watched both teams played on a difficult pitch.
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by FSL News | 4 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Kamara striker force to lead Sierra Leone attack against Liberia
- Colorado Rapids top scorer, Kei Kamara will pair Sierra Leone Premier League top poacher, Musa Tombo Kamara against Liberia at the Samuel Kay Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville City, kick-off 6:00 pm GMT.
Just under an hour, Sierra Leone will start their FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign today against Mano River Union rivals Liberia.
The two strikers have registered 26 goals this season. Tombo scored 15 goals during the just concluded Sierra Leone Premier League while his compatriot has netted 11 for Colorado.
Coach Tetteh named two debutants in the squad, Abu Diaby Dumbuya and Alimamy, Azonto Bundu.
Inform AIK Freetong striker, Tombo Kamara, who recently parted ways with Swedish club side Trelleborg have been given a fresh start but this time at International level.
Another debutant is home-based midfielder Abu Diaby Dumbuya, who was excellent for East End Lions on their to lifting the National Premier title this season.
Diaby Dumbuya will partner Azerbaijan-based Keshla player in midfield.
Wednesday’s match between host Liberia and Sierra Leone is vital for both nations in the race to reach FIFA World Cup 2022.
The Ghanaian coach is going with skipper Umaru Bangura and long-time absentee Ishmael Jaw Jaw Koroma in central defense in the absence of David Simbo.
Here is the Leone Stars predicted XI:
Keeper Zombo Morris
Defenders: Hassan Milla Sesay, Ishmael Jaw Jaw Koroma, skipper Umaru Bangura, Mustapha Dumbuya.
Midfielders: John Kamara, Abu Diaby Dumbuya, Kwame Quee, Alimamy, Azonto Bundu.
Strikers: Kei Kamara, Musa Noah Kamara
Subs:
Goalkeepers: Alhaji Sesay
Defenders: Yeami Dunia East End Lions, Alpha Bedor Conteh Bo Rangers, Ibrahim Mansaray FC Kallon.
Midfielders: Abdul Sesay Oulun Luistinseura, Edmond Michael Edwards, Kaku Vasakund IF, George Davies SKN St. Pölten.
Attackers: Mustapha Bundu Aarhus GF, Mohamed Buya Turay, Djurgårdens IF.
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by FSL News | 4 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Ishmael Jaw Jaw Koroma is one of the overseas-based players to face Liberia
- Koroma,23, has won two caps with Sierra Leone
- He plays his football with Swedish club Atvidaberg
Swedish League 1 Sodra club Åtvidabergs FF, Ishmael Jaw-jaw Koroma, says is he excited to be part of the Sierra Leone senior men’s team.
Sierra Leone will start their FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign today against Mano River Union rivals, with Koroma hoping he can play some part.
The defender is among names of overseas-based players to face Liberia’s Lone Star later this evening at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex kickoff 6:00 PM GMT.
“I’m excited it is good as I’ve always wanted to be part of this family, the Sierra Leone national team, Koroma told FSL Media from Liberia.
“I was with the National Team in 2014, a couple of years back, before I travelled to Sweden, but since then I was waiting for my opportunity.”
The former Nykoping defender added; “I’ve two caps with the National team. In the 2014 Afcon qualifiers, I played against Swaziland when I was subbed on in the second half to play as centre back alongside captain Umaru Bangura. The return leg, I played right-back from the start.”
“I was proud of only these games before I was called up again.”
“After a long time, I get to meet with my national teammates, the old and new faces. Since we are together, we’ve been nice to each other and happy with each other.”
“This is a big opportunity for me. I am happy, and I’m looking forward to playing in this game. Hopefully, we can get the result ahead of the second leg at home.”
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by FSL News | 3 Sep, 2019 | African News
Liberia captain William Jebor and defender Eugene Swen both will play no part in tomorrow’s 2022 World Cup qualifier with Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex at 6:00 PM.
Both nations will kick start their FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign with one aim of reaching Qatar.
According to the Liberia Football Association, Eugene’s flight from Belarus to France was delayed, and as a result, he missed his connecting flight from Paris to Abidjan, while Jebor was excused.
Meanwhile, Sierra Leone completed their first and only training today at the Samuel Kay Doe Sports complex.
Striker Mohamed Buya Turay, Kei Kamara, FC Zurich defender Umaru Bangura, Atvidaberg FF defender Ishmael Jaw Jaw Koroma, Phoenix Rising defender Mustapha Dumbuya where all in attendance.
Head coach Sellas Tetteh is expected to name a strong squad that will face the Lone Star. This tie is Sierra Leone’s first since returning to international football.
The return fixture is expected to be played on Sunday the 8th at the Siaka Steven Stadium in Freetown.
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by FSL News | 2 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Sierra Leone Ghanaian technician, Sellas Tetteh, has named a squad of 23 players ahead of the upcoming FIFA WC 2022 qualifiers double-header against Lone Star of Liberia.
Former Ghana U-20 and Rwanda coach, who a few days ago revealed that he was happy to be back as Sierra Leone head coach, will lead Leone Stars against Lone Star in Wednesday’s crucial first leg qualifier.
The first leg of the doubleheader is scheduled to be played at the Samuel Kay Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville City, kick-off 6:00 pm GMT.
The Sierra Leone team is expected in the Monrovia today with the likes of MLS striker Kei Kamara, FC Zurich defender Umaru Bangura, Atvidaberg FF defender Ishmael Jaw Jaw Koroma, Phoenix Rising defender Mustapha Dumbuya are all named for the qualifiers.
Under the guidance of Sellas Tetteh in his previous spell, Leone Stars have recorded three wins, two draws and two defeat with a total of 6 goals scored and five conceded across seven matches.
Keepers: Solomon Zombo Morris, France, Alhaji Sesay England, Mohamed N Kamara
Defenders: Umaru Bangura FC Zurich, Mustapha Dumbuya Phoenix Rising, Hassan Milla Sesay HIFK, Yeami Dunia East End Lions, Ibrahim Mansaray FC Kallon, Alpha Bedor Conteh Bo Rangers, and Ishmael Jaw Jaw Koroma, Atvidabergs.
Midfielders: John Kamara Keshla FC Azerbajain, Kwame Quee Víkingur Reykjavík, on loan from Breiðablik, Abu Diaby Dumbuya East End Lions, Edmond Micheal Old Edwardians, Simeon Kaku Vasakund IF, George Davies SKN St. Pölten, Alimamy Azonto Bundu East End Lions.
Attackers: Kei Kamara Rapids Colorado, Mustapha Bundu Aarhus GF, Musa N Tombo AIK Freetong, Abdul Buduski Sesay Oulun Luistinseura, Ibrahim Conteh Persipura Jayapura and Mohamed Buya Turay, Djurgårdens IF.
Sellas Tetteh’s previous matches in charge
World Cup 2018 preliminaries!
Chad 1-0 Sierra Leone 10 Oct 2015
Sierra Leone 2-1 Chad 13 Oct 2015 – WIN
AFCON 2017 qualifiers Group I!
Gabon 2-1 Sierra Leone 25/March/ 2019
Sierra Leone 1-0 Gabon 28/March/ 2019 WIN
Sierra Leone 0-0 Ivory Coast 6th September 2015
Sierra Leone 1-0 Sudan June 4th 2016 WIN
Ivory Coast 1-1 Sierra Leone 3rd September 2016
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