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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by FSL News | 4 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Josh Koroma, who was the youngest O’s player to score a hat-trick for the Club on March 4, 2017, has helped the club back English Football League Two.
Leyton Orient won promotion back to League Two after a goalless draw at home to Braintree Town last Saturday as they secured the top spot on the final day of the National League season.
The Sierra Leone native registered 11 goals for the O’s on their way to winning the title, and his fine form has warranted an England call up for Non-League players in recent weeks.
Leyton Orient was relegated from the EFL in 2017, but their National League title triumph this season is a boost for them to continue to develop young talent the likes of Josh Koroma, and others.
Koroma took to his official Twitter account to express his delight showing off his ‘title with a three-medal’ displayed after his side promotion and their title-winning season.
The youth team product Josh Koroma signed his first professional contract with the Club in September 2016.
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by FSL News | 4 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Kei Kamara scored a brace as Colorado Rapids’ miserable 2019 stretch continued on Friday after another 3-2 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. (Photo: USA Today Sports Images).
The Whitecaps scored in their opener in the 16 minutes through Fredy Montero, who received a pass and cut through the Rapids defence before slotting in a low shot.
The visitors doubled their lead 10 minutes later, Lucas Venuto opened his MLS account with a tap-in off Montero’s low cross.
Interim boss Conor Casey watched his side fought hard for a comeback with goals from Kei Kamara who scored in the 38th minutes to reduce the deficit.
His first goal came after Montero brought down Kellyn Acosta and a penalty was awarded. Kamara scored his second following another penalty a few minutes into the second half.
Kamara stepped up again in the 53rd to score his second spot-kick of the night taking his tally to seven of the season.
The Rapids’ ended the contest with 10 men after midfielder Diego Rubio was sent off in the 77th minutes for violent conduct.
Their revival finally hit a road bump in the 87th minute when Whitecaps substitute Andy Rose accounted for the winner following a late run into the box.
He scored from a Bangoura’s deflected pass sliding through the defence to win the game for the visitors.
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by FSL News | 3 May, 2019 | African News
Premier League side Brighton Albion have confirmed a new one-year deal for Cameroon international defender Gaetan Bong which will keep him at the club until June 2020.
Bong, 31, first joined the Seagulls on a free transfer in July 2015, helping the club to promotion in 2017.
After his contract in February 2018, the defender went to make 24 appearances for Chris Hughton’s side this term.
Bong also came out of international retirement last year and has since featured for Cameroon in African Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Comoros and Morocco, before captaining his nation in a friendly against Brazil.
“Gaetan has been part of the squad for the majority of my time here, and has proven to be an important player for us in both the Championship and Premier League,” manager Hughton said:
“He gives everything on the field and sets a great example. His professionalism in training every day is commendable, and he thoroughly deserves his new deal.”
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by FSL News | 2 May, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Former East End Lions right winger Foday Conteh has agreed to a new one-year contract with Finish third-tier side Vasa IFK.
The former FF Jaro winger played 25 times for the club last season scoring three goals in all competition.
The club confirmed via their Instagram page today that Foday Conteh has penned a contract extension for the 2019/20 season.
Conteh was glad to get the paperwork done, saying: “I’m delighted to have this new deal sorted.”
“I will continue with Vasa IFK. I’m excited and looking forward to another season at the club,” the midfielder told Football Sierra Leone on Thursday.
They will open their 2019 League campaign against Football Club Vaajakoski this weekend.
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by FSL News | 29 Apr, 2019 | African News
The Ivory Coast international Eric Bertrand Bailly was in tears before he was subbed off during Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United have confirmed that defender Eric Bailly suffered a medial ligament injury on his right knee during Sunday’s Premier League match against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
A huge blow as the player will not be available for United two remaining games against Huddersfield Town and Cardiff City.
It also means that Bailly might not recover on time for the Africa Cup of Nations in June to be held this year in Egypt.
Ivory Coast are in Group D alongside Morocco, Namibia and South Africa.
The new 24 teams Afcon will be the biggest ever to be held in Europe’s summer rather than January or February.
The Ivory Coast to kick start their group against South Africa on June 24.
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