by FSL News | 1 Dec, 2017 | Players Abroad News
The latest transfer news and gossip to emerge from France and Sweden.
Montpellier FC have joined Rennes in the race to sign Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay.
Both French top-flight clubs are reportedly preparing to engage in a fierce transfer battle to sign Turay from AFC Eskilstuna.
Buya, 22, can leave AFC Eskilstuna despite the striker has two years left on his present Eskilstuna contract.
French website Footmercato.net reiterated that Montpellier and Rennes have shown serious interest in Buya. In addition, another French club, Dijon, has offered a bid for Buya.
“I can confirm interest from several countries without specifically mentioning club names. It is natural that clubs in Europe have spotted his talent, among other things.
“Buya, if not the best is among the best attackers in Sweden,” the striker’s agent Gabriel Dikmen Josephson told footballsierraleone.net.
The striker, who scored nine goals and three assistants in 23 Allsvenskan appearances including a brace in their 3-1 win over Malmo on August 19th for relegated AFC Eskilstuna this year, is presently on vacation in his native hometown.
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by FSL News | 30 Nov, 2017 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), have lifted their suspension on national head coach John Keister, the FA said on Thursday.
Keister, who was suspended with two others ‘Indefinitely’ after a leaked audio recording emerged in August, has had his suspension rescinded.
The FA issued a statement today confirming that Keister will commence preparation for the Sierra Leone second qualifying outing in Ethiopia March 2018 in the race to Cameroon 2019.
The FA, also confirmed that Prince Tamba Moses and Alusine Kabba suspension has also been lifted.
Keister guided the national team to a 2-1 victory over Kenya – his first win in charge of Leone Stars in their opening 2019 Africa Cup of Nations first leg qualifying tie in Freetown on June 10.
He lost his first match as coach of Leone Stars in an international friendly against Liberia Lone Stars in Monrovia.
Prior to his suspension, the Manchester-born, who started his career at Tigres in 1992 before moving to England in 1993 was apologetic.
He stated in his apology, “On 12th July 2017, an audio clip in which I spoke on some issues was widely circulated and went viral, globally.
“I am very sorry with apologies and will like to categorically state that, the discussion was entirely private and meant for just four of us, who were in my vehicle which was in motion.
“It was not deliberate and never intended to smear, defamed; castigate anybody’s hard-won reputation or character. It was either premeditated or had any semblance of conspiracy against anybody or an organisation, agency or country.”
“I must express my utter disappointment and frustration over the recording of my discussion without my approved consent,” Keister regretfully stated
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by FSL News | 30 Nov, 2017 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Christopher Abdul Kamara, the suspended secretary general of Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), has been sacked with immediate effect.
Kamara and the FA boss Isha Johansen, a CAF Executive Committee member were both ordered by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to step aside following their charges of abuse of office and public funds.
Both denied any wrongdoings and the case is ongoing.
According to the SLFA, Kamara, who was instructed by the Executive Committee following his suspension to do an official handing over note to the acting General Secretary Abdul Rahman Swarray and also release the official email password, has defied orders.
The SLFA said in a statement: “The present Executive Committee of the SLFA has relieved the General Secretary of SLFA Christopher Abdul Kamara of his duties with immediate effect for an act of Gross Insubordination and Misconduct.”
“He was instructed by the Executive Committee to do an official handing over note to the acting General Secretary Abdul Rahman Swarray and also release the official email password.
“After several verbal instructions, the Acting President, Brima Mazola Kamara gave an official ultimatum to Christopher Kamara to release the password within 72 hours but did not comply.
“Therefore, the Executive Committee is left with no option but to act in accordance with its powers within the SLFA Statutes *(Article 34(f))* and the SLFA Condition of Service for staff, The FA’s statement concluded.
However, Football’s world governing body, Fifa a few weeks ago overturned a decision by SLFA to set aside Isha Johansen and Chris Kamara from their respective roles, ruling it ‘invalid’
“We deem that the dismissals are invalid and the SLFA President and General Secretary remain in their function,” Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura stated in a letter.
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by FSL News | 26 Nov, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone-born Christian Moses lived up to his recent form with another goal despite his Vendsyssel side were defeated by Danish NordicBet Liga leaders Vejle-BK 4-1 on Sunday. (Photo Credit Bente Poder)
Vejle and Vendsyssel played an exciting top of the table contest in the final round of the 1st Division showdown at Vejle.
The goal was the Lion Pride striker 9th of the season as he continues to impress in Denmark since his loaned move.
Moses, 24, had given Vendsyssel the lead away from home in the opening 10th minutes but his goal was cancelled four minutes later by Vejle’s Albanian midfielder Ylber Ramadani. (1-1).
The home team raised their game with pace and intensity and were in complete control of the match before Dominic Vinicius 2-1 goal and a brace from Jacob Schoop completed the big victory to see off the visitors.
The two sides were playing a crucial encounter in the race for promotion.
The Vejle-BK victory means they opened a six points gap on Vendsyssel and three at the top of the table before the league break up.
Vendsyssel down to third after Sunday’s defeat.
Match Facts:
9′ 0–1 Christian Moses
13′ Ylber Ramadani 1–1
20′ Dominic Vinicius 2–1
45′ Jacob Schoop 3–1
77′ Jacob Schoop 4–1
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by FSL News | 25 Nov, 2017 | African News
#CAFConfedcup: TP Mazembe retained the CAF Confederation Cup over two legs after overcoming SuperSport United 2-1 on aggregate.
The Democratic Republic of Congo top-flight side recorded their third continental trophy in as many years.
The second leg of the final ended 0-0 in Atteridgeville on Saturday night.
Both sides had a player sent off in the final 10 minutes of a scrappy encounter.
The visitors had Chongo Kabaso sent to the changeroom after he received two yellow cards, while Thuso Phala was shown a straight red for a dangerous tackle.
The first leg, played in Lubumbashi, ended 2-1 in Mazembe’s favour last Sunday.
Mazembe pocketed a record $1.25 million (about 1.1 million euros) for winning and will take on Champions League title-holders Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in a one-off Super Cup match in February.
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by FSL News | 25 Nov, 2017 | African News
The Gambia National Sports Council (NSC) will not reverse a decision to suspend the executive committee of the country’s football federation despite warning and threat of suspension from FIFA.
“We will not rescind our decision nor compromise the principles of good governance,” Gambia’s National Sports Council (NSC) chairman Bori Darboe told the BBC.
Football’s world governing body, FIFA in a letter stated NSC must reverse its decision by 27 November or it will take further action, including a possible global suspension if the deadline is not met.
“We are in no way reluctant to engage with the suspended executive as proposed by Fifa in their letter to the Council,”
Darboe added he would be happy for The Gambia to be banned in order for the fraud investigations to continue.
“In the worst scenario it is better for the country to be suspended and we put our house in order than allow wrongdoing to prevail and remain as we are without progress in our football development,” Darboe insisted.
“The Sports Council is not and will not compromise nor abandon the current principles of accountability and transparency.
“The Gambia will not allow any individual or group to flout the financial rules and regulations of this land without being dealt with impunity.
“To let you know just one serious case at hand right now. The NSC has investigated and confirmed with the Gambia Revenue Authority that there are sufficient evidence of GFF involvement in tax fraud.
“Also let me make it clear that a full and detailed report will be compiled and forwarded to FIFA at the end of the investigations.”
In response, the GFF denied any wrongdoing and refused to recognise the sanctions.
Under a global ban, Gambian clubs would be prevented from taking part in the continental competition and none of the country’s national teams would be allowed to play in any Fifa-recognised matches.
The Gambia’s women’s under-17 team is currently still involved in qualifying for the World Cup.
Any ban could also threaten three-time African Referee of the Year Papa Gassama’s participation at the 2018 Russia World Cup.
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