by FSL News | 25 Feb, 2019 | African News
Senegal, Nigeria, Mali and South Africa have all been handed a tough draw ahead of the U-20 World Cup in Poland.
This year’s U-20 World Cup is expected to be played across six venues running from 23 May to the 15 June 2019.
The Amajita of South Africa with the toughest amongst the four nations from Africa, they are in Group F against six-time winners Argentina, two-time champions Portugal and, South Korea.
A daunting task awaits the African champions Mali, who will take on France, Panama and Saudi Arabia in Group E.
The 2015 semi-finalists Senegal, equally facing a tricky test in Group A against hosts Poland, 2003 third-placed side Colombia and Tahiti.
Nigeria a familiar name will open Group D against Qatar before facing the United States and, their last tie is against Ukraine.
Ghana are the only nation in Africa to have won the Under-20 World Cup, lifting the trophy in 2009 with a penalties victory over Brazil in the final in Egypt.
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by FSL News | 24 Feb, 2019 | Players Abroad News
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Striker Kei Kamara opened scoring accounts for his new Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids in 3-1 pre-season victory over LA Galaxy on Saturday.
The Galaxy suffered defeat without several key players. Sebastian Lletget, Juninho, Perry Kitchen, Giovani dos Santos and Jonathan dos Santos.
The striker, who joined the Rapids in exchange for an international roster slot for the 2019 season, scored the game’s first goal in the 42nd minute, beating Galaxy defender Jorgen Skjelvik on a header.
Another headed goal for the journeyman forward – The Rapids is his fourth MLS team since 2016.
Diego Rubio, another new Rapids addition, doubles their lead in the 69th minute but the next goal was scored by Swedish veteran Zlatan Ibrahimović downing the deficit in half with a header goal.
The Rapids completed their victory with a third goal from Diego Rubio, who was acquired from Sporting Kansas.
Kamara is the sixth all-time leading scorer in the Major League Soccer scoring 112 goals.
He has had spells with Columbus Crew, San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, Sporting Kansas City, New England Revolution and Vancouver Whitecaps.
Photo MLS – Dignity Health Sports Park – Carson, CA – February 23: LA Galaxy 1-3 Colorado Rapids
Scoring Summary:
COL: 42′ – Kamara (Serna)
COL: 69′ – Rubio (Nicholson)
LA: 77′ – Ibrahimovic (Antuna)
COL: 85′ – Rubio (Shinyashiki)
by FSL News | 22 Feb, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
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Bo Rangers are going into their fifth Premier League tie hosting East End Tigers this afternoon at the Bo stadium, in search of their first win.
The club fans are desperate to witness the end to a run of defeats, kick off at exactly 4:30 PM.
After four straight defeat the Southern-based club are now in danger of relegation standing first from bottom in the top-flight standings.
The country’s second largest city football team has been struggling since the start of the 2019 campaign, recorded two straight home defeats to FC Kallon and Central Parade respectively.
No joy for the Rangers away from home as well, losing to Ports Authority at the Approved School complex and, East End Lions leaving their fans growing frustrated.
Today’s matchday five against the Tigers has been dubbed by some fans as a fresh start.
“We cannot afford another defeat. Obviously, it is possible because this is football. But, victory is just what is needed to kick start our season.”
“If I am honest, the team has been complacent as they’ve not been taking their chances. However, I hope everything goes in our favour today,” Rangers fan, who wants to remain anonymous noted.
The Tigers, on the other hand, standing seventh after two wins and two defeats, have been good away from home.
They beat RSLAF and Freetown City FC on the road respectively but, after their last defeat to Mighty Blackpool, this contest can go both ways.
The Tigers are without a head coach after former coach Chernor Mansaray handed the club’s executive his resignation.
Musa Jalloh and Ansu Bangura in charge hoping to guide the team to their first win under their supervision.
The Tigers top scorer Baimba Sesay will be a pivotal figure. After his impressive two goals will be eyeing to increase his tally and keep the chase for top scorer award.
East End Tigers are without Tamba Marrah, Abdul Bangura, Abu Bakarr Bangura and Morris Kamara
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by FSL News | 22 Feb, 2019 | Players Abroad News
FC Zurich suffered another 2-0 defeat to Napoli as they crashed out of the Europa League against tough European opposition.
The Italians are through to the Round of 16 after a comfortable 5-1 aggregate victory over FC Zurich on Thursday.
The Sierra Leone skipper Umaru Bangura, who captains the Swiss club was unable to save them from another thumping in Italy.
Former Chelsea and Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti made it two straight victories from his first two games in the Europa League with a 2-0 home victory over Zurich.
Goals from strikers Simone Verdi and Adam Ounas in each half at the Stadio San Paolo were enough to condemn their visitors.
Bangura’s club side was making their maiden appearance in the competition round of 32, having made it through to the group phase of the second-tier European competition for the first time in 11 years.
The defeat means FC Zürich have lost each of their four previous away games against Italian opposition in the UEFA Cup/Europa League.
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by FSL News | 21 Feb, 2019 | Players Abroad News
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Alhaji Kamara, 24, who last played for FC Sheriff in Moldova expressed his delight after joining Danish Superliga side Vendsyssel as a free agent.
The club has been looking for a prolific striker as they struggled in the top flight of Danish football.
“I’m happy and can’t wait to meet my new teammates. I have previously played in Sweden, so I know a little about Scandinavian football,” he told the club’s website.
The former Sheriff striker added, “What I know is that the Danish league is strong with some good teams that would like to play football. Personally, I hope that I can help the team by making goals.
“I am hard working and a team player, and I am really looking forward to helping us stay in the Super League,” Kamara noted.
The Allsvenskan winner since departing Swedish side Norrkoping has had spells with Johor Darul Takzim (loan), D.C. United, Richmond Kickers (loan), Al-Taawoun and Sheriff Tiraspol.
“Kamara is a really talented attacker who has previously proven that he can score goals. He has his forces in his timing in in-depth, his work in the field, and then he has a good main game despite his height,” Sports director explained.
“We hope and believe he can help us in the spring. However, we are aware that when we pick up a player at this time, he will have to spend some time getting in the same match form as the rest of the squad.
“Not to say that he is out of step, but we expect him to be built up in the first two to four weeks, so he is ready to make a crucial difference for us in the playoffs,” Ole Nielsen added.
Kamara is the second Sierra Leonean striker to join the club, Christian Moses played for the club and scored nine goals in nineteen appearances before leaving to join Viborg FF.
by FSL News | 21 Feb, 2019 | Players Abroad News
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Sierra Leone and former Seattle Sounders Academy star, Victor Mansaray could make his V-League debut with Becamex Binh Duong FC today (February 21) when they take on Thanh Hoa in Vietnam’s top division.
The 22-year-old is said to have signed a short-term contract with the Vietnamese club who are allowed to register only four foreign players.
Further information stated that if the player failed to adapt with the team and the league, the club has the sole right to end his contract immediately without compensation before they can recruit another player in the second phase of the season.
Mansaray has had a spell with the Seattle Sounders FC training academy, a team playing in the American Major League Soccer (MLS) and later with Charleston Battery Club in the USL Championship (the US second-tier league) where he made 18 appearances and scored two goals.
He also represented the U.S U-18 national team in August 2014 and played two games in the friendly tournament hosted by the Czech Republic, against Hungary and Ukraine.
After turning 18 in February 2015, Mansaray moved up to the U.S Under 20 national team where he made one appearance in 2015, followed by six others the following year scoring two goals.
After been dropped from the U.S. team for the 2017 U-20 World Cup, the striker said he was open to a called up by the Sierra Leone national team and on June 5, 2017, he received his first Sierra Leone called up for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya but was an unused sub.
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