by FSL News | 2 Feb, 2018 | Players Abroad News
The 23-year-old signed as a free agent after leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Taawoun a few days ago. Alhaji Kamara leaves Saudi club Al-Taawoun FC
Kamara is the fourth new acquisition for the Moldovan top-flight side.
The 5 ft 11-inch striker is excited about the prospect of being able to play again in Europe.
He tweeted: “Back in Europe Alhamdulillah dont ask me how.”
The former IFK Norrköping striker scored 5 goals in 14 appearances before departing Al-Taawoun.
“Today, in Belek, the parties signed an agreement on cooperation. The collective of FC “Sheriff” is glad to welcome Alhaji Kamara. We wish him many matches without injuries and many trophies won,” the clubs statement reads
Kamara’s national teammate Khalifa Jabbie won the Moldovan title and the Moldovan Cup during the 2016 – 2017 seasons before departing the club.
The club has dominated Moldovan top-tier since 2001, winning 14 of 16 possible titles in the Moldovan National Division.
Kamara has four capped with Sierra Leone, he began his career with local club FC Kallon, before signing on loan with Swedish first division side Djurgårdens IF in 2012 and eventually signing with IFK Norrköping in 2014.
In February 2016, it was reported that the Sierra Leonean has a potential cardio issue and because of that, he was stopped from playing in Europe.
But the Swedish Allsvenskan winner was cleared to resume his career after further examinations from US-based doctors; the initial medical test confirmed he was suffering from a congenital heart disease, a deviation of the coronary arteries.
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by FSL News | 1 Feb, 2018 | African News
Former Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o, who joined struggling Turkish top-flight side Konyaspor was unveiled at the Metropolitan Municipal Stadium on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old signed on a two-and-a-half year deal on 31 January 2018, after leaving Antalyaspor by mutual consent.
President Fatih Yilmaz told club’s website: “We have strengthened our team by adding Samuel Eto’o. Eto’o is going to be a very important for us and in Turkey. We are very happy to see him in Konya.
The African and Cameroon legend reiterated he was pleased to join the Turkish bottom club side.
The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker said: “First of all I am very grateful to you all. I thank the managers for inviting me here.”
“There is someone I want to thank you here for Aydin Tekin. He urged me to Antalya, Turkey. I would like to thank Menderes Bey, the President of Antalya, as a father. I am very grateful to all of you.
“To all the managers, employees, fans at the club, some people will have difficulty understanding it, but I believe they will understand me. I would like to thank our Chairman and our Administrators,”
The veteran last played Antalyaspor between 2015 -2018 where he scored 44 goals in 77 appearances, for Konyaspor league rivals.
He is the all-time leading scorer for his country Cameroon with 54-goals won back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations titles with his country at the 2000 and 2002 editions.
The former Inter Milan, Sampdoria and Everton striker is also the leading all-time scorer in the Nations Cup with 18 goals and he appeared at four World Cup finals – 1998, 2002, 2010 and 2014 – playing in eight matches and scoring three goals.
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by FSL News | 1 Feb, 2018 | African News
Nigeria narrowly defeated Sudan 1-0 on Wednesday to set up a cracking contest against hosts Morocco in the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship on Sunday.
Gabriel Okechukwu scored the local Eagles only goal in the 16th minutes as Coach Salisu Yusuf side will slug it out with Morocco the host of the biennial tournament.
Nigeria’s Total Man of the Match: Gabriel Okechukwu.
In the first semi-finals, hosts Morocco beat North African neighbours 3-1 to overcome a resilient Libyan side to book their spot in the final.
A brace from Ayoub El Kaabi and one from Walid El Karti was enough for host Morocco to see off Libya in Casablanca.
“It was really hard for both sides. They (Sudan) pushed us to the wall, especially after the red card,” Coach Yusuf Salisu told cafonline.com
“We tried to go on the counter-attack and make the defence compact defence so as not to give spaces for them at the back.
“They had some good moments but we defeated them in the end.
“For the game against Morocco, every team is beatable. If we do the right things, why not! We can beat Morocco,” he passionately added.
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by FSL News | 31 Jan, 2018 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Alhaji Kamara has left Saudi Arabian side Al-Taawoun by mutual consent, just seven months into his three-year contract, Football Sierra Leone understands.
Kamara, 23, scored 5 goals in 14 appearances since joining the club in June 2017.
The 5 ft 11-inch striker also made eight appearances – starting twice for DC United before his move to Saudi.
In Sweden, he was clinical when playing for Norrköping in the Swedish Allsvenskan scoring 21 goals in 48 games in all competitions.
In 2015, he was loaned to Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim F.C. but was recalled to IFK Norrköping in July 2016, where he scored seven goals in thirteen appearances to help the Swedish side win the league.
Capped four times for Sierra Leone, he began his career with local club FC Kallon, before signing on loan with Swedish first division side Djurgårdens IF in 2012 and eventually signing with IFK Norrköping in 2014.
In February 2016, it was reported that the Sierra Leonean has a potential cardio issue and because of that, he was stopped from playing in Europe.
But the Swedish Allsvenskan winner was cleared to resume his career after further examinations from US-based doctors; the initial medical test confirmed he was suffering from a congenital heart disease, a deviation of the coronary arteries.
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by FSL News | 30 Jan, 2018 | Players Abroad News
The Turkish Amateur side Eskişehir Kurtuluşspor three points away from a relegation spot
Sierra Leone defender David Simbo has been handed Eskisehirs Kutuluspor captain armband.
Head coach of the Turkish Amateur side, Ali Onur Cerrah, has confirmed to this medium that Simbo will fill the void left by the former skipper.
Simbo, 28, who signed for the Turkish on a year deal in July 2017 has displayed he is a true professional according to his team coach.
He has been rewarded for his hard work and commitment to the club since joining.
“Simbo has been really good and has shown a good and honourable character even at a time of difficulties,” Cerrah explained to www.footballsierraleone.net.
Simbo is well respected by his teammates and the Leone Stars player is a key player for the Turkish side Cerrah reiterated.
“He is a key player for us, a really good athlete – very well respected because he is a reliable and well-organised defender, who organised our defensive sharp.
“Most of his teammates are English speakers and that makes it easier for their communication.”
Cerrah, who is a one of the associate professor in the Sports science faulty in Eskisehir and head of the education department, has been the head coach for Eskisehir Kutuluspor for the last three seasons.
The 34-year-old also admitted his side is going through a tough season, they’re presently three points away from relegation a spot.
“Many players have departed the club because we finished the first half of the season in a bad position. Simbo is of those who stayed and doing his best to help the club fight to stay in the league, “Cerrah confirmed.
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 and later moved to Najran and Krumkachy Minsk in Belarus.
He started his playing career with local club Mighty Blackpool, where he was impressive before moving abroad.
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by FSL News | 28 Jan, 2018 | African News
Sudan managed to hold their nerves as they narrowly defeated one of the tournament favourites Zambia 1-0 in Saturday’s quarterfinals in Marrakech, to reach the semis of the 2018 African Nations Championship (Chan).
Saifeldin Bakhit accounted for the Sudanese only goal on 32 minutes as they continue their fairytale run in the competition.
The Falcons of Jediane will play in the second semi-final – in Marrakech on January 31 – after Morocco booked their spot in the final four with a 2-0 victory over Namibia earlier on Saturday.
The Atlas Lions will meet either Congo-Brazzaville or Libya, who go head to head on Sunday.
Zambia played a lot of attractive football during the first half in Marrakech, but for all their pretty build-up, they lacked the penetration to truly trouble the Sudanese.
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