FC Crotone striker Augustus Kargbo has said that he intends to build on his club career in order to improve his chances to play for Sierra Leone.
Kargbo, 19, believes a fine club career can boost his chances of presenting his country of birth.
The youngster signed a three year deal with the Italian side last summer and has played twice since joining the club.
He scored six goals in 20 appearances for Campobasso in Serie D before his move.
His impressive display during the Viareggio tournament caught the eyes of top clubs in Italy before signing for Crotone.
During that tournament, he was named amongst the best young players.
Speaking to Football Sierra Leone, the former Campobasso and Roccella attacker hopes a bright form with his club will help him gain International recognition.
“Playing International football is every player’s dream and, it will be an honour,” Kargbo said. “But, for now, is something I’m not worried about, looking forward to it in the future,”
“Presently, I know if I can make myself valuable at club level, it will always be a dream to play for my country.”
“I’m young with a good opportunity to progress in Italy and, that is why my focus is more on my professional development.”
“I am still learning and, wants to gain more experience here in Italy.”
The striker can represent Sierra Leone in both U23 and the senior national team if he continues with his impressive development.
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Mighty Blackpool caretaker coach Serry Turay says he is more than happy with his role and he is looking forward to returning to winning ways.
The former ‘Tis Tas’ attacker, who played for the club between 2000 to 2005 has done a great job since replacing Abu Sankoh.
He has steered one of Sierra Leone’s most decorated club to three wins and a draw and, as a result, they have jumped to sixth in the present league standings.
The lively character said he felt he is not ready to make the step up to head coach but happy with his role.
“I am with my role and, I want to stick to what the management plans,” Serry Turay told FSL.
“When the club finds a replacement I am going back to the position I was at the club.”
When asked about his strategy that has helped turn their season around, he noted: “Nothing special, I use more of motivational and inspirational speeches to make the players believed in themselves.”
Under his supervision, they played to a goalless draw against Anti-Drugs in their last match but, confirmed he is eyeing a return to winning ways on Monday when they take on Freetown City FC.
He was also asked about the turn out of fans despite almost five years without a national domestic league.
“It’s unbelievable in a good way Sierra Leoneans have demonstrated their love for football.”
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Sixteen-time Guinean Champions Horoya AC departed Conakry for their crucial Total African Champions League tie against Esperance de Tunis on Friday.
Both sides played to a 1-1 draw in their first leg match in Guinea but, this time in a bid to reach the quarter-final phase, the match has been dubbed a cracker.
Espérance Sportive de Tunis defeats South African side Orlando Pirates 2-0 in their last group matchday 4 to maintain their lead on the table.
After settling for a goalless draw at the Orlando Stadium, the Tunisian game plan was spot on with goals from Anice Badri and Haythem Jouini were enough for the host.
The Guineans on the other hand deservedly secured a home and away victories against Zimbabwean side FC Platinum.
As a result, the Zimbabwean champions are out of the CAF Champions League as they remain bottom on the standings with only a point.
Horoya going into the contest against Esperance highly confident standing second in their Group B with seven points, a point behind their hosts.
Soccer pundits have described this Friday’s contest between the sides as the groups’ curtain razor.
Horoya must avoid defeat in Tunisia because a win for Orlando at home against FC Platinum will move then to eight points ahead of Pirates visit at the Stade du 28 Septembre on March 16.
As it stands Pirates, Horoya and Esperance any two can qualify for the quarter-finals. (Photo Credit HAC)
CAF Champions League Group B Table
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Michael Lahoud’s San Antonio will start their 2019 USL Championship opener against Mustapha Dumbuya’s Phoenix Rising on Saturday, March 9 at Toyota Field.
This weekend will see the ninth season in the USL Championship’s history and, pundits have said it is set to be the league’s biggest year so far on and off the field.
Both internationals will face each other in a top-level action for the first time hoping to outshine each other in a match that has been dubbed a fireworks night.
Lahoud played in the Antonio side that defeated Trinity University 3-2 at Toyota Field in their final preseason game.
While, Phoenix Rising FC lost in their 2019 Mobile Mini Sun Cup 2-0 to fellow USL Championship side OKC Energy FC in Tucson, Ariz.
Since joining the club, Dumbuya has been active in clubs pre-season after making his debut against MLS side Minnesota United FC in the opener of the 2019 Mobile Mini Sun Cup.
Rising FC fell behind early a goal from OKC’s Deshorn Brown in the 11th minute 1-0. Brown again provided the assist on his club’s second goal, from teammate Omar Gordon, in the 26th minute to make it 2-0.
Since joining the club, Dumbuya has been active in clubs pre-season after making his debut against MLS side Minnesota United FC in the opener of the 2019 Mobile Mini Sun Cup.
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Over 200 professional appearances, including 15,000 minutes at the club level and nearly 9,000 in the top flight.
Back to back victory for East End Tigers after another superb performance against the Ports Authority on Monday night.
The Tigers outshined the East End giant club, Waterfront Boys 2-0 to move up to third in the Sierra Leone Premier League Standings with 13 precious points at the moment.
As a result, newly appointed head coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara, registered his first win in charge deflating one of the league’s giants.
After a goalless first half, Morris Kamara aka Odonkor scored in the 52nd-minute to put his side ahead 1-0 at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
The Tiger’s and league’s top scorer Baimba Sesay was again on the score-sheet in the 68th minute to mark his fifth of the season and the Tigers second of the day.
The Lungi club now two points adrift from FC Kallon and Central Parade respectively in the Top-tier standing.
The Sierra Leone Premier League Table as at Monday 04th March 2019
Herman Tsinga, who was playing in the Gabonese first division, died after collapsing during a game in Libreville, local media reported on Monday.
Tsinga, 30, a striker for Akanda FC, collapsed in the 23rd minute of the match with Missile FC on Saturday, The Union daily newspaper reported.
He received a cardiac massage by a military doctor but died on his way to the hospital.
An amateur video posted on Twitter showed the confused reaction after Tsinga collapsed on the edge of the centre circle.
According to The Union, neither of the two ambulances at the scene had the defibrillator or oxygen mask necessary “to save the life of the player”.
The death was the seventh in 12 years in Gabonese football, The Union said.
The match was part of the second round of the championship, which was able to resume in February after a gap of eight months when Gabon Oil Company agreed to sponsor the competition.
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