by FSL News | 10 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone youngster Mustapha Bundu has been named in the Danish Superliga team of the Month for April.
Notably, the attacker scored two goals in his last three games in April helping AGF to secure their league status.
His goals against AC Horsens and Sønderjysk won him a spot in the team announced on the Danish Super League website.
The former Bellamy academy graduate has enjoyed an average campaign with the Whites, scoring four vital goals and made five assists in 28 appearances.
Last Sunday, he was instrumental in their 1nil win over AaB Aalborg in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs, their return fixture is this Sunday 12th May at the Ceres Park.
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Bundu Named in Danish Superliga April Team of the Month.
Mustapha Bundu stats this season in Danish Superliga
by FSL News | 9 May, 2019 | African News
In-form Liverpool’s African duo, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, are named in the Premier League nominees for the Player of the Season award.
Both have been part of Liverpool’s revamp league campaign scoring 22 and 20 goals respectively this season with a game to go.
Salah was the golden boot winner last season and currently the league’s tops the scorer.
Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk has been a pivotal figure in Liverpool’s defence. He was named the won the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year awards for 2018-19.
The Liverpool trio making the shortlist alongside Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling and Chelsea’s key man Eden Hazard of Chelsea.
In addition, the Africans will be hoping to win this year’s Champions League final with Liverpool when they face Tottenham at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on June 1.
The Egypt international will be hoping to become the first player to retain the award in over a decade.
Mane was named Premier League player for April following his three goals in March helping Liverpool continue their title chase.
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by FSL News | 7 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Former Leicester City defender Alie Sesay has admitted that he is pleased with his first season in the Greek Football League with AO Chania Kissamikos.
Following a difficult start to life in Greece, the Sierra Leone defender noted that they were able to turn their season around.
Sesay, 24, who signed a year deal with the Greek side in August last year, after departed Swedish side IK Frej, was an instrumental figure for the club.
“Our season has been really good, we had a really bad start securing five points from our first 8 games,” he admitted.
“We were bottom of the league, but we fought hard to turn it around and finished in 6th place, conceding 24 goals, which is the second lowest in the league,” Sesay explained to FSL.
“As a club, we kept 12 clean sheets so a massive positive for me as a defender. I was happy to be such an influential player as I’ve played the most minutes in the whole team.”
The former Barnet defender, who can play across the back four and in central midfield added, “With hard work, I played 25 from 29 games due to suspension in the league. Including three cup games so an overall positive good season.”
Last season, Sesay played over 35 matches for the Swedish side IK Frej Täby in the Superettan league.
He has previously traded with Colchester and Cambridge United.
He signed first professional contract 15 March 2013, with Leicester City, alongside Australian Callum Elder.
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by FSL News | 7 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Former PSIS Semarang midfielder Ibrahim Conteh says he is excited to start his new adventure with Persipura Jayapura after agreeing on a one-year deal.
The Sierra Leone midfielder has impressed since his move to Indonesia in 2015 from FC Kallon.
After penning his new deal with the Indonesia Liga 1 side, Conteh told the FSL website: “I’m delighted.”
“They are the team that have won most trophies in the country, so I will be happy to be champion with them.”
“I am excited with my new challenge. I’m looking forward to helping the team as much as possible.”
Conteh, 22, is no stranger in the league; he has been living in Indonesia for almost five years now.
He has had spells with Pelita Bandung Raya, Barito Putera, PS TNI and last season PSIS Semarang, where he featured in 29 matches scoring 5 goals and made 5 assists.
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by FSL News | 6 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone-born Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah on Sunday took to Twitter to express his appreciation after his loan spell come to an end with Ipswich Town.
Chalobah, who was on loan from Chelsea was part of the Paul Lambert side that became the first team to be relegated in the English Football League this season.
The younger defender joined Town on a season-long loan from Chelsea in June 2018.
He posted an appreciation and thank you message to the club that will be playing League One football next season.
“Although the season hasn’t gone as the team would have liked, I’d like to thank everyone at @IpswichTown for accepting me as one of their own,” the Chelsea player stated.
“I’ve learned a lot and have always given my all for the club. Good luck next season, I hope to see you back in the Championship soon ?.”
The Tractor Boys despite already relegated, defeated promotion-chasing Leeds United 3-2 on Sunday in their final Championship league game.
Trevoh, 19, who has international experience with England U19’s and played a part in the European Championship last summer will return to Chelsea ahead of this summer pre-season.
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by FSL News | 5 May, 2019 | African News
Following goalless draws from both sides in the second leg of their semi-finals on Saturday, Holders Esperance will face Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca in this year’s African Champions League final.
Esperance coming into the second leg contest with a goal lead to the Democratic Republic of Congo where TP Mazembe failed to overturn the deficit.
Wydad went through against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns courtesy of a 2-1 win in Morocco last weekend.
It will be the second Champions League final between Esperance and Wydad with the Tunisians winning 1-0 on aggregate in 2011.
The final will take place on 24/25 May and 31 May/1 June with 2017 champions Wydad hosting the first leg.
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