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Bo Rangers coach Foray hopeful over Belouizdad decider

by FSL News | 16 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Debutants Bo Rangers will be hoping to build from their first-leg draw and stun their host at the Stade du 8-Mai-1945 in Algeria in their CAF Champions League second-leg preliminary on Saturday.

A win for Sierra Leone champions will see them progress to the next stage of this year’s CAF Champions League.

Bo Rangers will be without defender Abu Bakarr Samura aka Lucio, due to injury. Head coach Alhaji Foray will welcome Abu Bakarr Bangura, fondly called ‘Nasri’, back into the squad, having missed two training sessions due to illness.

Coach Alhaji Foray insists he is not feeling any extra pressure ahead of their decider taking on the Algerian Champions CR Belouizbad at the Setif stadium.

When asked whether he is feeling the heat ahead of Saturday’s clash, he said, “Not at all. The lads are here to get the business done. I’m looking forward to being involved and showing what we are capable of, as our expectations are high. The lads are mentally and physically prepared,” he affirms.

Both teams will meet for the second time following their goalless draw in the first leg. Asked whether the Rangers are the favourite to win, Foray added: “No. That would be disrespectful to the host, but I am optimistic that we will prevail.

On Abu Bakarr Samura’s absence

“Samura is a vital player, no coach will be happy to miss any of his key players, but it is what it is. I have 24 players at my disposal. So, those who are mentally and physically ready will play.

He, however, called on Sierra Leoneans to rally behind the team.

The aggregate winner of CR Belouizdad and Rangers over two legs will face the winner between Deportivo Mongomo Equatorial Guinean football club and Djoliba Athletic Club Malian football in the second round in October.

Meanwhile, the Algerian side has won three of their last four matches this season, including the draw against their CAF Champions League draw with Bo Rangers last Saturday.

By Martin Wusha in Algeria – Connect with us @football_sierra – on Facebook/ Instagram, Football Sierra Leone, and National News.

Bo Rangers coach Foray hopeful ahead of Belouizdad decider.

Troyes youngster happy with maiden Sierra Leone call-up

by FSL News | 15 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

ESTAC Troyes B youngster Muses Turay has expressed his delight after first Sierra Leone call-up

Troyes forward Moses Turay has received his first call-up to the Sierra Leone squad ahead of this month’s international friendlies.

The 18-year-old, who scored his second goal of the season against Le Puy Sub 19 on Saturday, is in coach John Keister’s squad to face South Africa in Jonesburg and DR Congo in Casablanca on the 24th and 27th of September, respectively.

“I’m looking forward to the experience and learning from the manager,” exciting Turay told Football Sierra Leone.

“It’s a great opportunity. I am relishing the prospect of playing against African giant South Africa and DR Congo if selected by the coach.”

Turay, who recently signed for the Ligue 1 side, has played four games for the U19 side scoring two goals this campaign.

This month’s International matches will be Sierra Leone’s senior side’s first match since the 2-2 draw against Guinea-Bissau in the African Cup of Nations qualifier in June.

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Indy attacker Rodney Michael reacts to first Sierra Leone call-up

by FSL News | 14 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Indy Eleven attacker Rodney Michael admitted it is a privilege and an honour to have received his first international call-up.

The 23-year-old was on Tuesday selected in John Keister’s Sierra Leone 25-man squad for the forthcoming FIFA International fixtures against South Africa and DR Congo.

“Extremely delighted with my first Sierra Leone call-up. I know it is a big opportunity for me, just like all other young players that have been fortunate enough to get this opportunity early in their careers,” Michael told FootballSierraLeone.

“I remembered when I was around seven years old going to watch National team games at the Siaka Stevens Stadium and just being amazed at the atmosphere, the fans, the support, and the passion all the players gave everything for the Nation. I always left those games thinking to myself that ‘I will be there one day.’ That dream and belief were what motivated me to take football seriously.

He continues, “The Craig Bellamy Foundation played a huge role in shaping me into the person I am today as they not only helped improve my footballing abilities but also made me realize how important education is. The combination of football and education has opened countless doors throughout my journey from Sierra Leone to the United States.

Ultimately, those doors have led me to be in a position where I’m fortunate enough to have gotten my first Senior National team call-up.

Back in 2018, it was a special moment in my life to represent the U20 National team. And now, four years later, it is even more special for me to get the chance to represent the Senior National team.”

In March this year, Indy Eleven announced it had acquired forward Rodney Michael from USL League One club South Georgia Tormenta FC.

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— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) September 12, 2022

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Kei Kamara nets brace as Montreal beat Fire

by FSL News | 14 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Kei Kamara scored twice and added an assist for CF Montreal in a 3-2 win against the visiting Chicago Fire on Tuesday.

Zachary Brault Guillard added the third goal in the 44th minute to help CF Montreal.

The former Sierra Leone International opened the scoring in the 21st minute and added another in the 29th.

Xherdan Shaqiri scored two goals, both on penalty kicks, for the Fire.

Both teams play on Saturday, with Montreal (17-9-5) visiting the New England Revolution while the Fire (9-14-8) host Charlotte.

In February, Kamara signed with Montréal through the 2022 campaign with an option for 2023.

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Wanyama with the sweet pass. 3-2 Montréal. #CFMTL pic.twitter.com/BwDqJOOWvA

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Kallon’s GM warns players against complacency

by FSL News | 14 Sep, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

In their quest to reach the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, FC Kallon General Manager Tunde Scott has warned players against complacency ahead of the second leg preliminary on Saturday in Liberia.

Kallon with the first leg advantage after an impressive away 1-0 win over Les Buffles du Burgos at the General Mathieu Kérékou Friendship Stadium in Cotonou, Benin, on Friday.

“We won the first leg 1-0, but we know Les Buffles de Borgou are coming here like Lions. So we have to be mindful of the threat they will pose against us,” Tunde Scott warned.

“They also have a young team, though they’re relatively more experienced players. You could see how that individual quality made the difference against us despite winning away.

“We’ve got to be focused, try to avoid complacency. On paper, perhaps, we look better than them, but Buffles have a lot of talented individuals – though fortunately for us, they lost their home tie against us.”

He, however, called on Sierra Leoneans to rally behind the team. We are in this competition to represent Sierra Leone because when we won, Sierra Leoneans were happy, so let them support these players and the management,” he appealed.

Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Liberia to host the return fixtures on the 17th. The aggregate winner will face the winner between Uganda’s BUL FC and Future FC of Egypt in the next stage.

By Martin Wusha in Algeria – Connect with us @football_sierra – on Facebook/ Instagram, Football Sierra Leone, and National News – FSL African Inter-clubs News.

Rangers skipper Bah optimistic ahead of Belouizbad’s decider

by FSL News | 13 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

A win for Sierra Leone champions Bo Rangers at the Stade du 8-Mai-1945 in Algeria on Saturday, will see them progress to the next stage of this year’s CAF Champions League.

Ranger’s skipper Saidu Bah has expressed optimism as they prepare for their decider against the Algerian champions CR Belouizbad this weekend.

They were held to a goalless in the first leg in Monrovia on Saturday. However, the midfielder remains positive about a Rangers victory in Saturday’s clash.

“We’ve done a great job in Liberia playing to a goalless with one of Algeria’s best clubs and a top African side ‘s top giants,” he told footballsierraleone.net.

“We are debutants in this competition, but we are determined to do our homework right on Saturday despite playing away from home”.

When asked whether CR Belouizbad’s home tie will give them the advantage – Bah replied, “Football is no longer about playing at home despite their fans will serve as the twelfth player in crunch tie,” he added, “We are not here for child’s play, I am sure, we can get what we want despite the match will be tough.”

He continued: “As a group, we must give a 100% commitment from the start of the match to the final whistle. We are not here to represent Bo Rangers alone but Sierra Leone as a nation.

So, soccer fans must remember us in their prayers. The nation must get behind us. Hopefully, we’ll surely make them proud to take the team to the next round of qualifiers.”

By Martin Wusha in Algeria – Connect with us @football_sierra – on Facebook/ Instagram, Football Sierra Leone, and National News.