by FSL News | 20 Aug, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Sullay Kaikai made his first Premier League appearance for Crystal Palace this season under new Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer on Saturday at Anfield.
The 22-year-old attacker hailing from Sierra Leone parents took to twitter to voice his disappointment after their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.
The Palace Academy product, who burst onto the scene after netting on his first-team debut against Newcastle United in the League Cup in September 2014, was introduced in the 77th min.
The striker who replaced Luka Milivojevic tweeted “Disappointing result today but positives to take from it. We go again next week.”
Sullay Kaikai was impressive for Palace as he dribbles past two players, but can’t get a shot away after his introduction.
Sadio Mane was the scourge of Palace again as he netted the only goal of the game to hand Liverpool a slender victory against the Eagles at Anfield.
The Senegalese attacker capitalised on a mistake in defence to score the game’s only goal with 17 minutes to play, registering his fourth goal in six Premier League outings against the red and blue, who are still awaiting their first points of the campaign.
Match Squads info below
Liverpool: Mignolet, Gomez, Klavan, Matip, Robertson, Wijnaldum (Solanke 71), Henderson, Milner, Mane, Firmino (Lovren 90), Sturridge (Salah 61). Subs not used: Karius, Flanagan, Can, Origi.
Palace: Hennessey, Ward, Tomkins, Dann, Fosu-Mensah, Van Aanholt (Schlupp 84), Loftus-Cheek, Puncheon (McArthur 73), Milivojevic (Kaikai 77), Townsend, Benteke. Subs not used: Speroni, Kelly, Cabaye, Lokilo.
by FSL News | 20 Aug, 2017 | African News
Ivory Coast narrowly overcame Niger 1-0 in the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers on Saturday in the second leg tie of the West Zone B qualifier at the Stade Robert Champroux in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
On the away goals rule, the Elephants book their place at the 2018 CHAN finals following a 2-2 draw on aggregate.
Whilst CHAN holders, the Democratic Republic of Congo, failed to qualify for the 2018 finals in Kenya following a shock elimination by Congo Brazzaville.
Both nations played to a 1-1, having drawn the first leg of their qualifier 0-0.
Resilient Congo Brazzaville side through on the away-goals ruling.
In other results on Saturday, Uganda progressed 3-2 overall despite a 2-0 defeat in Rwanda, and Nigeria overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit against Benin to qualify 2-1 overall thanks to a 2-0 win at home in their second leg.
On Friday, Morocco and Libya knocked out Egypt and Algeria respectively as they booked their places at Kenya 2018.
Morocco beat Egypt 3-1 in Rabat on Friday to win the tie 4-2 overall.
Libya held Algeria to a 1-1 draw in Sfax to go through to the finals with a 3-2 aggregate victory.
In Sunday’s qualifiers, Namibia host Comoros looking to come back from a shock 2-1 defeat away from home.
Also, twice runners-up Ghana will aim to reach the finals for the fourth time in five attempts by overcoming Burkina Faso in Kumasi.
Ghana led twice in the first leg only for Iliase Sawadogo to snatch a 2-2 draw five minutes from time.
Despite CHAN matches only featuring locally-based footballers the games have full international status and count toward the monthly Fifa rankings.
Aggregate winners qualify for finals in Kenya from 11 January to 2 February
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by FSL News | 19 Aug, 2017 | African News
Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay was joined by Ivorian footballer Abdul Razak as he dedicated his goals against Malmo FF to victims of Monday 14 August, devastating mudslide and flooding which claimed the lives of hundreds of Sierra Leoneans.
The striker, who was shocked by the tragedy which killed many people scored his sixth and seventh of the season for AFC Eskilstuna in the 4th and 28th minutes respectively.
The home side scored three goals inside the opening half hour in today’s match to registered only their second victory from twenty Allsvenskan matches this season.
In solidarity with his native land and last Monday’s mudslide and flood victims, Buya Turay and his teammate celebrated his opener by revealing Sierra Leone flag.
But, Buya Turay and Ivorian footballer Abdul Razak were both warned by centre match official Stefan Johannesson after the Sierra Leone native and his teammate celebrating his 4th minute’s opening goal by revealing Sierra Leone flag.
The Swedish top-flight bottom table team AFC Eskilstuna defeated Malmo FF 3-1 on Saturday
The video broadcast by C More Sports television station shows Turay, 22, celebrating his goal with a teammate.
The display of the National colours was to honour the death of victims after the landslides disaster in the striker’s home country.
Malmo FF scored a penalty in 59 minutes to reduce the deficit to 3-1 away from home.
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by FSL News | 19 Aug, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Swedish top flight side AFC Eskilstuna are preparing for life without their top striker and Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay.
Turay, 22, has been a top transfer target for many top Swedish and European clubs and AFC sporting director Azad Budak has said they will consider the economy with the right fee.
He was the club’s top scorer last season registering ten Superettan goals helping the club to automatic promotion into the Swedish top-flight.
Turay, who signed a new two-year contract extension in December 2016, which will keep him at the club until 2019, bagged his fifth goal of the season last Sunday against AIK at the Friend Arena in Solna, Stockholm.
According to Fotbolldirekt sources, both Swedish and foreign clubs have made concrete bids some of which AFC considered to be weak.
“Some have been more concrete than others,” Azad Budak told FotbollDirekt.se and continued.
“But, we want it to be right both for us and for the player, we also are in a difficult position on table position and he is a key player for us.
“We have to consider the economy, Turay is a fantastic player for us, but it is important to get the right money for the club and also be a good step for the player.”
“He has been doing well, but we are last on the table and he plays as he does, he delivers goals and assists.
“Had he been in a top club he had probably scored ten goals by now and might already have been sold abroad. He takes steps all the time, so it’s very positive.”
AFC take on league leaders Malmö FF today at their Tunavallen, Eskilstuna 15:00 hours CEST – Central European Summer Time.
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by FSL News | 17 Aug, 2017 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
The football world mourned Sierra Leone disaster after Monday’s deadly mudslide and flooding on the outskirts of the country’s capital, Freetown.
World football governing body, FIFA, as well as the Confederation of Africa Football, CAF, and football Legend David Beckham, have all paid tribute to the victims and families of the Monday’s disaster in Freetown.
Grieving families were also joined by tens of thousands of sympathizers in the football fraternity as they continue to mourn the tragic loss.
Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma visited the site of the mudslide near Freetown.
“It was with great sadness we learned of the tragic mudslide of last Monday, which caused the death of hundred players and destroyed the lives of thousands, Fifa stated in a letter to the Sierra Leone Football Association, SLFA.
“On behalf of the international football community, I would like to join you in expressing my deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, the injured and those still missing, as well as my solidarity with the people of Sierra Leone at this time of great mourning.
The Fifa president Gianni Infantino added: “Our thoughts are with all of the families and communities.”
CAF president, Ahmad Ahmad in his letter to the SLFA said: “At the time when the people of Sierra Lone sorely hit in his flesh mudslides and landslides resulting from deaths, I would like on my behalf and on behalf of the family of African football to express my total solidarity and an overwhelming sense of sadness.”
Manchester United’s legend and former England skipper, David Beckham in his message said: “Right now, my thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating flooding and mudslides in Sierra Leone. I had the chance to visit the country nearly ten years ago with UNICEF.
“I have so many memories of the incredible children and families I met. UNICEF teams are on the ground right now, working with the government and partner organizations to help provide life-saving support to children and families affected. When disasters like this strike, UNICEF is able to respond quickly to help protect children.”
The pain is terrible as Sierra Leone Ministry of Sports and National Sports Council joined others to observe a minute silent prayer for the victims on Wednesday.
It’s difficult to ascertain the exact figures but latest figures from authorities indicated that over 250 bodies with other body parts have been found so far while over 2000 people are currently displaced.
Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma on Wednesday together with other dignitaries from the diplomatic and consular core visited the site of a mudslide.
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by FSL News | 17 Aug, 2017 | Players Abroad News
In less than 24 hours, Sierra Leone and New England Revolution striker Kei Kamara has been able to raise over U.S $ 861.23 for victims of the August 14 mudslide and flood disaster.
The Revs striker who has joined others; international communities, embassies and individuals in raising funds for victims appeal came through various social media platform using his ‘Kei Kamara Heartshapedhands.com foundation’ for the victims.
On Thursday, August 17, the veteran forward posted on his official twitter account @keikamara with the message: “Less than 24hrs and nearing $1k you guys are awesome. TO DONATE visit http://heartshapedhands.com.”
“Please help flood victims in Sierra Leone & donate to the #Heartshapedhands relief fund. I’ll match all donationshttp://heartshapedhands.com,” Kamara message reads.
The former Middleborough striker moved came just a day after the country’s President Ernest Bai Koroma called for a week long national mourning. He also called on his compatriots to pray for the country and victims of the disaster via social media from the USA.
Meanwhile, Kamara’s national teammate, Khalifa Jabbie has donated food and clothes to the victims in Freetown. Jabbie’s donation is said to worth more than the US $3000 which is expected to help some of the thousands who are left homeless by Monday’s disaster.
He said: “I’m shocked and left dumbstruck upon hearing that a mudslide had occurred. My heart goes out to the victims.”
The 24-year old Jabbie, who recently left Moldovan club FC Sheriff, has urged others to donate whatever little they have to help the victims who are in desperate need.
By: Sahr Morris Jr. Follow the writer @morrisjr88 /@football_sierra
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