by FSL News | 6 Nov, 2018 | Players Abroad News
George Davies became the first Sierra Leonean, to win two trophies in Latvia the same season in history and afterwards, claimed he is ‘over the moon’.
Only four years after Riga FC was founded, they won their first Latvian football title on Sunday, just eleven days after winning the Latvian Cup.
He joined Austrian Football Bundesliga side, SKN St Pölten on a free transfer in July 2017 from German second league side; SpVgg Greuther Fürth on a three-year deal.
Davies struggled in Austria, where he played only seven matches at St Pölten before he was sent on loan.
The 21-year-old said that despite a difficult period this triumph caps off a good 2018 for him and the club.
He told FootballSierraLeone.Net: “I’m over the moon and I am very thankful to God; this means a lot to me and my family.”
“George Davies is the player from Sierra Leone, that was part of the club’s first ever double winning season.”
“It was difficult and tough for me in Austria at times, but it’s a different story now after playing more games winning titles. I will say it came good at the end,” Davies explained.
He made 20 appearances for the club including two Europe League games winning the Latvian Cup and Virsliga title respectively.
“Winning a title or be part of a successful team, is every player’s dream.”
“I have gone through some difficult moments but as a professional, I have always believed.”
“I hope this is a new beginning for further success.”
The Sierra Leone international was not part of Riga’s side that defeated Ventspils in the Cup Finals on penalties (5-4) on Wednesday, October 24th, but played in previous matches.
He played in their 2-0 away win over Valmieras 2-0 on Sunday the day they were crowned as Champions.
George Davies: The Sierra Leone international with the 2018 Latvian title on his head.
Riga FC Crowned Virsliga Champions 2018.
Riga FC celebrating their Latvian Cup triumphs on Wednesday, Oct 24th
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by FSL News | 5 Nov, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Keeper Solomon Zombo Morris express delight after he helped his club side Rodeo FC beat Toulouse B outfit 1-0 in their derby match on Saturday.
The Sierra Leone keeper, who is plying his trade with the French Championnat National 3 side, in goal for 90 minutes and put in a fine display in Saturday’s win.
According to French website footpy.fr, the most notable player was Morris, who made several saves to help his side secure a derby victory.
Morris told FootballSierraLeone.Net: “I was pleased with the result, especially against our neighbours.”
“We were really competitive and aggressive. I thought the spirit of the team was excellent,” Morris explained.
“As a team, we are looking forward to this weekend game at home.”
The win sees Rodeo FC moved up to fourth on the National 3, Group H standings.
They will face Beauciros FC this weekend at their Stade des Argoulets.
The Match Facts:
National 3, Group H – Saturday 3 November 2018, 3 pm Toulouse Stadium
TFC II 0-1 Toulouse Rodeo
Referee: Mr Benjamin Fourage assisted by MM. David Duarte Pinto and Ameur Bourasse.
Warnings: Bakayoko (56th), Matumona (81st) at the Rodeo.
Goal: Saga Keita (27) for the Rodeo.
TFC II: Vidal – Fargeas, Diarra, Diakité, Bessilé, Koné, Touré (cape), Adli (Corredor, 64th), Osei Yaw, Taoui (Bangré, 82nd), N’Goumou.
Coach: Denis Zanko.
Toulouse Rodeo: Morris – Tongo Tali, Adjei (Cape), Aggoun, Remy, Bakayoko, Slimani, Camara, Matumona, Keita (Goncalves, 64th), Kassous.
Coach: Mélanie Briche.
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by FSL News | 5 Nov, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Riga FC was confirmed as the new Latvian Virslīga Premier League champions, after beating Valmieras 2-0 on Sunday.
The club, which was officially registered in April 2014, won its first title in their history.
Davies, 21, wearing No 21 jersey has been instrumental since joining the Latvian top flight side on loan from Austrian club St Polten in March.
George Davies: The Sierra Leone international with the Latvian title on his head.
FC Riga are the Latvian League champions for the first time in four seasons.
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by FSL News | 4 Nov, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Turkish based Kiremithane Spor centre-back David Simbo was ecstatic after scoring twice in their 3-3 draw away to Arsuz Karaağaç 1967 on Saturday.
The 29-year-old, who was making his seventh appearance, scored the first and third goals for his side to salvage a point.
As a result, they moved up to fifth on the Turkish Bölgesel League Group 5 standings.
The Kiremithane Spor outfit remain unbeaten, and they have managed to grind out some important results along the way.
The Sierra Leone international hammered home a rebound to level the scoreline away from home. His first came from a penalty spot reducing the deficit to 3-1 in the 58th minute.
“Great timing and good goals for my team. I am pleased overall, with the work we put in as a group! What a feeling to score my first two goals for the team,” Simbo told Football Sierra Leone.
He signed for the club in August and has been a pivotal figure in the dressing room.
Last season he traded his football with another Turkish side Eskisehirs Kutuluspor.
Simbo has had spells in Sweden with → Motala (on loan), Trelleborg (on loan), Boden and Sandviken before joining Sudanese top-flight side Al-Hilal in 2014–2015.
He later moved to Najran and Krumkachy Minsk in Belarus.
The Leone Stars defender started his playing career with local club Mighty Blackpool, where he was impressive before moving abroad.
Defender David Simbo third behind Kiremithane Spor’s keeper
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by FSL News | 3 Nov, 2018 | African News
Walid Soliman converted two VAR penalties to give Al Ahly of Egypt a 3-1 first-leg win over arch-rivals Esperance of Tunisia on Friday in the CAF Champions League final.
For the first time, VAR was used in a Champions League final and referee Mehdi Charef watched replays before awarding the spot kicks.
Al Ahly’s Amr Elsolia scored the third goal in front of the excited fans while Youcef Belaili converted a penalty for Esperance.
The eight continental title-holder are targeting their ninth on the continent.
Tunisian side Esperance have previously won the title twice but they lost 1-0 at home to Ahly in the group stages of the competition.
The second leg takes place at Stade Olympique in Rades on 9 November.
The overall winners will also earn a place at December’s Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
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by FSL News | 2 Nov, 2018 | Players Abroad News
Alhassan Kamara will not be available for this weekend Greek Superleague game against Panionio’s after suffering from a suspected Tendinitis on Friday.
The Sierra Leone striker suffered the injury during a training session ahead of Saturday’s fixture at Panionios.
As a result, the Greek side are light on numbers in attacking positions.
“Kamara, Eriksson, Mihai, Paulo, Morar, are all out injured for this game,” the club stated.
However, the club has not specified how long the striker and other players will be out.
Kamara, 25, who signed for the Greek side on a two-year deal, has yet to score for his new club in six appearances this season.
The former Orebro striker has struggled with injuries while playing for BK Hacken in Sweden.
He was ruled out early March 2015 after picking up Lower body injury and was allowed to rest for the season.
The Former AIK striker was Orebro most outstanding striker towards the end of the 2014 season scoring 14 goals in 14 games but was unfortunate ahead of the 2015 season.
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