by FSL News | 19 Jun, 2017 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
President Ernest Bai Koroma on Saturday gave his blessing for a civic funeral for former Leone Stars striker and Sierra Leone football legend (pictured), the late Kama Dumbuya aka King Kama the hunter.
The former End Lions, Mighty Blackpool and Barma FC striker passed away last Friday in Freetown, after a short illness and as a mark of respect for his legendary work during his playing days in the 1960s and 70s, President Koroma believes the former goal puncher must be given the highest respect.
Furthermore, the President also contributed Le 10,000,000 towards the late striker funeral, while other members of the football family including the Sports Minister, Ahmed Khanou, his deputy, Al-Sankoh Conteh, the Football Association, football stakeholder all did a similar contribution.
The late goal king was known during his young days as the greatest forward in Sierra Leone football history. One of his memorable matches came against Nigeria- a match he was introduced from the substitute bench in the second half.
King Kam first possession of the ball came at his chest in which he beat his marker Chukwu, and he wasted no time to connect the ball as it bounced off the ground for a beautiful GOAL!!!. The strike forced hundreds of jubilating supporters to invade the pitch and carried him on their shoulders off the stadium dancing with the notion that the game was over, King Kama had scored.
The late man used to cause the downfall of West African nations like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal at the old Kingdom Association Grounds and the then Recreation Grounds, Brookfields. He scored memorable goals against all of them.
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by FSL News | 19 Jun, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone and Inter Milan legend, Mohamed Kallon, is amongst the 25 participants, who are currently undergoing a ten-week UEFA Pro Licence coaching course in Coverciano, Italy, organised by the Italian Football Federation, FIGC.
The former Sierra Leone captain is alongside side Ex-Inter Milan and Leicester City defender, Esteban Matias Cambiasso, who is part of the intensive and final phase of the coaches training.
According to the FIGC, the training is the highest qualification recognised by them and if successful, the participant would be qualified to coach all teams in Serie A or Serie B.
The FIGC report on their website reads: “The tenth week of lessons for the UEFA Pro Licence has begun in Coverciano and it is the highest qualification recognised by the FIGC. The year-long course has entered its second phase with the participants in the lecture theatres of Coverciano until July. After the summer pause, students will undergo their final exams. If successful, they will be qualified to coach all teams in Serie A or Serie B.”
In May 2015, Kallon successfully completed his UEFA B License coaching course in Italy on a high note, finishing fourth out of the 45 participants. Already, he has CAF B License certificate, a course which he undertook in Freetown.
The list of participants on the course are; Mohamed Kallon, Salvatore Alfieri, Massimiliano Canzi, Gabriele Cioffi, Alberto Colombo, Giovanni Cornacchini, Bernardo Corradi, Lorenzo D’Anna, Roberto De Zerbi, Aimo Diana, Fulvio Fiorin, Dario Hubner, Marco Mariotti, Giovanni Martusciello, Agenore Maurizi, Massimo Mutarelli, Alessandro Oliva, Giancarlo Riolfo, Marco Rossi, Michele Santoni, Andrea Tarozzi, Vincenzo Tavarilli, Simone Tiribocchi, Francesco Vallone, Luciano Zauri and Annunziato Zavettieri.
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by FSL News | 19 Jun, 2017 | African News
Russia 2017: Goals from Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas ensure Chile beat Cameroon 2-0 in their Group B 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup opener at the Otkrytiye Arena in the Russian capital of Moscow on Sunday evening.
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez came off the bench to cross for Vidal’s 81st-minute header, with Vargas finishing in injury-time after Sanchez rounded the keeper but failed to beat a defender on the line.
Had Sanchez found the net, he would have become Chile’s all-time leading goalscorer. He currently has 37 goals, level with former Lazio and Juventus striker Marcelo Salas, who retired in 2008.
Just before the break in Moscow, Vargas had a strike correctly ruled out for a very marginal offside following the use of video technology. His goal in the 91st minute was also referred to the video assistant referees – presumably to check on another possible offside – but it stood.
Cameroon could also have argued they should have had a referral in the first half when Vincent Aboubakar was harshly adjudged to have pulled back Vidal as Michael Ngadjui headed in a free-kick.
The other two teams in Group B – Australia and world champions Germany – play on Monday (16:00 BST).
Cameroon: Ondoa; Mabouka, Teikeu, Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Fai; Anguissa (Mandjeck 89′), Siani (Ngamaleu 86′), Djoum; Moukandjo, Aboubakar, Bassogog
Chile: Herrera; Isla, Jara, Medel, Beausejour; Fuenzalida (Valencia 64′), Vidal, Diaz, Aránguiz (Silva 71′); Vargas, Puch (Sanchez 58′)
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by FSL News | 17 Jun, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Yeni Amasyaspor and Sierra Leone international David Simbo is uncertain over his next move after his contract runs out with his Turkish club.
The 6 ft 3 inch defender, who paired in defence as a central partner in Leone Stars victory over Kenya is weighing up his options.
Simbo, 27, joined the Turkish side August 2016 in a bid to rejuvenate his football career following lack of regular football with Belarusian top flight side Krumkachy Minsk.
“I am currently relaxing here in Freetown before I leave for Turkey. When I’m back in Turkey I will be in a better position to give more details on my future.
“I have to look at all my options and decide on the one best for my career, the former Al-Hilal defender told footballsierraleonet.net.
Although the defender is keeping tight lips on his potential suitors, Football Sierra Leone sources have indicated that Simbo is likely to remain in Turkey plying his trade in a higher division next season.
He was very frustrated in Belarus because of lack of playing time before penned a one-year deal with the Turkish side.
When asked about the Leone Stars opening victory over Kenya, he said he was pleased with his national teammates and technical staffs.
“I was very pleased and I want to use this opportunity to acknowledged my teammates and the technical staffs, we knew it was going to be a tough home tie and we also knew the most important thing for us and for our country is to win and we did.”
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.
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by FSL News | 16 Jun, 2017 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone national female team will face Libya in a two-legged tie in the preliminary round of the African qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France.
Sierra Leone, Libya, Burundi, Djibouti, Botswana and Kenya are among the six nations who will battle it out for the three qualifying spots from the preliminary round to the first round.
The Sierra Princess will have to travel to Libya for the first between 21, 22 or 23 July 2017 before hosting them on the weekend of 4, 5 or 6 August 2017 in Freetown.
A successful campaign against the Libyans will see Sierra Leone progress to the First Round and face the awaiting Tunisians who received a bye from the preliminary round.
Sierra Leone will again be on the road to Tunis for the first leg which has been scheduled for 15, 16, or 17 September 2017 while the return fixture is set for 29, 30 September or 1st October 2017.
To finally make it to France, the Sierra Leone team must get passed Tunisia in round one, the winner between Guinea and Cameroun in round two and either the winner between Ethiopia/Kenya and Algeria/Ghana.
A total of nineteen (19) teams has been drawn by the African football governing body, CAF to battle it for the two slots to represent the continent at the final tournament in France 2018. The two teams will be known at the weekend of 26-28 January 2018.
Sierra Leone had to withdraw from the 2016 World Cup qualifiers against Liberian due to the inability to secure a venue and the lack of funds as stated by the Football Association official then.
The team was walloped 16-0 over two legs by Nigeria in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Preliminary rounds: The draw was announced by the CAF on 15 June 2017
First leg 21–23 July 2017 – Second leg 4–6 August 2017
Burundi v Botswana
Djibouti v Kenya
Libya v Sierra Leone
The Falconets of Nigeria will face Tanzania in the first round on 15-17, September 2017.
Nigeria vs Tanzania
Algeria vs Ghana
Guinea vs Cameroon
South Africa vs Namibia
Morocco vs Senegal
Burundi/Djibouti vs Rwanda
Tunisia vs Libya/ Sierra Leone
Ethiopia vs Botswana/ Kenya
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by FSL News | 16 Jun, 2017 | African News
Francis Amin Michael Paul has been elected as the new president of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA).
Amin, a well-known businessman beat former international referee Lual Maluk Lual in the polls which were overseen by delegates from Fifa and the Confederation of African Football.
He won 22 votes out of 34. SSFA election ends a period of uncertainty as he replaces Chabur Goc Alei, who was suspended by the SSFA’s general assembly last year.
“Let’s forget our differences but be united by the beautiful game of football,” Amin said.
“I welcome all my opponents to come and join hands so that we develop football in our beloved country South Sudan.”
Alei was forced out of office amid allegations of mismanagement.
Venasio Deng Amun will be Amin’s deputy after he beat Sestilio Juba Leriba in the polls for vice-president.
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