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Al Ittihad sign Sierra Leone striker Musa Noah Kamara

by FSL News | 5 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Libyan top-tier Al Ittihad side have confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone Internationa Musa Noah Kamara a few days after the striker’s contract was terminated by local Chmapiosn Bo Rangers.

Last week, the 22-year-old striker’s contract with Sierra Leone reigning Champions Bo Rangers was terminated for lack of discipline.

Kamara, who was the Sierra Leone Premier League best player and top scorer after spending just one season, has signed for Al-Ittihad. However, the details of his contract were not mentioned.

“In his country, he is famous for his goals in the elephant’s window, distinguished by his rocket launchers and heads. We welcomed with us the Sierra Leonean train Musa Kamara,” the club said on their Facebook page.

They have won the Libyan Premier League 19 times, the Libyan Cup 7 times and the Libyan SuperCup 10 times.

Kamara, who helped Rangers with 19 goals to win their first league title in 68 years, was part of the Sierra Leone side during the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

The striker is a back-to-back golden boot winner – the Rangers striker is the first local star to achieve this milestone. He first won the 2019 Sierra Leone National Premier League with 15 goals with then champions East End Lions.

He scored the first goal that helped to revive Sierra Leone to a 2-2 draw against the Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations group stage at the Japoma Stadium in January.

Kamara signed his first professional contract in 2019 when he joined Swedish club Trelleborgs FF on a three-and-a-half-year deal in August 2019 but cancelled his contract after a week.

Done Deal – Musa Noah Kamara joins Libyan giants Al Ittihad SC after @bo_rangers exit – more to follow! pic.twitter.com/nAeNvNInQL
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) September 5, 2022

Mali seal CHAN spot in Bamako after win over Sierra Leone

by FSL News | 4 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

The wait for Sierra Leone local stars to compete in the African Nations Championship will continue after home-based Leone Stars suffered a 4-1 aggregate defeat to Mali in their doubleheader.

Goals from Makan Samabali and Hamidou Sinayoko help the local Les Aigles (The Eagles) book their place in Algeria next year.

Mali sealed qualification for the 2022 African Nations Championship with a 2-0 away win over the Sierra Leone B team at the Stade du 26 Mars on Saturday.

After their first leg 2-1 away triumphs at the SKD Stadium last Saturday, Mali took the lead through Makan Samabali in the 35th minute before Hamidou Sinayoko wrapped up their victory.

It means Sierra Leone had failed again to participate in the tournament of local players playing in their national league competitions since 2009.

The first tournament was first held in Ivory Coast in 2009 and was won by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Elsewhere in Mauritania, Sierra Leone’s U20 national side also suffered a back-to-back defeat in the WAFU Zone A U-20 Tournament.

Following the Shooting Stars’ 3-0 opening defeat to Mali, they suffered a 2-0 loss to host Mauritania at the Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya on Saturday.

A total of five goals were conceded without any reply from coach Sillah’s side.

They will face Guinea-Bissau in their final group match. However, as it stands, they are heading home after two defeats.

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No place for Sierra Leone home-based stars in next year's #2023CHAN finals in Algeria after they suffered another 2-0 defeat to @femafoot in Bamako on Saturday.

4-1 aggregate scoreline#SaloneTwitter #CHAN2023 #Algeria2022 #SierraLeone #FSLNews pic.twitter.com/YBK0fHjbSM
— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) September 3, 2022

Back-to-back defeat for Sierra Leone U20 side in the ongoing @wafuzonea tournament in @ffrim 🇲🇷

Another 2-0 defeat to host @ffrim & they have conceded 5 goals in their opening two matches.

Mauritania 🇲🇷 2-0 Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 0-3 Mali 🇲🇱

Next Up – Guinea-Bissau pic.twitter.com/mOpGK2qOl4
— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) September 3, 2022

Mustapha Bundu joins LaLiga2 side Andorra on loan

by FSL News | 3 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Spanish LaLiga2 side FC Andorra have confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone International Mustapha Bundu from Anderlecht on a season-long loan.

The Andorra la Vella-based outfit, currently playing in the Segunda División, the second tier of the Spanish league system, announced the news on the official Facebook page.

Bundu, 25, who still has a contract with Anderlecht until 2024, will be managed by former Barcelona star Gerard Piqué.

After being loaned to Copenhagen and Aarhus, he has been handed a new chance to revive his professional career.

In his first year in Brussels, Bundu went on loan to Copenhagen in the winter market, while this last year, he played for Aarhus, scoring three goals in 22 games.

In the Danish first division, he was gaining prominence until exploding in 2019-20 when he scored eight goals in 27 games.

His good performances caught the attention of Anderlecht two summers ago, as they signed him until 2024.

Sierra Leone International Mustapha Bundu has signed for Spanish side @fcandorra from @rscanderlecht on loan.#SaloneTwitter #FSLNews @SpanishFoodieYT @MasFutbolMARCA pic.twitter.com/4I9ZCkNf3W
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) September 2, 2022

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Attacker Idris Kanu pens Barnet deal

by FSL News | 2 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Idris Kanu is a Barnet player after today completing a move from Peterborough United Football Club for an undisclosed fee.

It has also been announced that Idris will wear the No. 11 shirt. The exciting player met up with his new teammates during training on Thursday.

Kanu, 22, arrival is expected to strengthen Dean Brennan’s attack for the 22/23 season.

The Sierra Leone International, who is a versatile attacker, has been handed to improve the Bees’ attack.

Upon joining Barnet, Kanu said,“I am really excited to be here and cannot wait to start playing some games.

“I have come here to get goals, assists and to contribute to a winning team – at the end of the season, I hope we can be up there.”

“I am delighted to sign Idris – he is a player that will bring plenty to our team. I am excited to see his performances. He joins us at a great time. his previous experience will be really welcome,” Barnet coach Dean Brennan told the club’s website.

Idris has previously played for Aldershot Town, Port Vale, Boreham Wood and Northampton Town and has proven himself as a threat across the pitch.

Sierra Leone's @idriskanu_9 joins @BarnetFC

"Idris Kanu is a Barnet player after today completing a move from Peterborough United Football Club for an undisclosed fee," the club said in a statement. #SaloneTwitter #FSLNews #PlayersAbroad #AfricanFootball pic.twitter.com/Xbh066lEs4
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) September 1, 2022

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Yayah Kallon nets first Serie A goal on debut

by FSL News | 1 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone’s Yayah Kallon made a dream start to his Serie A adventure after scoring on his Hellas Verona debut in their 1-1 draw with Empoli on Wednesday.

Kallon, 21, who joined the Italian side on a season-long loan last month, came on as a second-half substitute to hit the only goal for his side in the 69th minute.

The attacker made the most of Doig’s assist to finish with a perfect shot into the corner to the left of Vicario. It has been a great start to the season for the Sierra Leone attacker.

Hellas Verona remain 16th on the Serie A log after being unable to win in their last four matches.

He was part of Genoa’s 1-0 Serie A win over Cagliari in May 2021 and has been handed a new adventure in the Italian top flight.

Last season, Kallon gained further Serie A experience by collecting 15 overall appearances, enhanced by two assists. However, Genoa was relegated.

The Gialloblù will return to the field on Sunday, 4 September kickoff, at 6 pm, when they will face Sampdoria at the ‘Bentegodi’ stadium, in the match valid for the 5th day of the Serie A.

Sierra Leone's Yayah Kallon nets first @SerieA goal on his @HellasVeronaFC debut in 1-1 draw @EmpoliCalcio #SierraLeone #FSLNews #AfricanFootball pic.twitter.com/ygRvWniuF5
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) September 1, 2022

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Bo Rangers part ways with star striker Musa Kamara

by FSL News | 31 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone reigning Champions Bo Rangers FC have confirmed star striker Musa Noah Kamara has left the club.

The 22-year-old, who was the Sierra Leone Premier League best player and top scorer after spending just one season, will start a search for a new club.

His contract termination comes ten days before the Southern Province outfit CAF Champions League debut against Algerian CR Belouizdad. “We regret to inform you that we have terminated your contract with us, effective 1 September 2022.

Kamara, who scored for Sierra Leone B side in their 2-1 defeat against Mali in the CHAN qualifying second round first-leg at the SDK stadium in Liberia on Saturday, is now a free agent.

Over the last few months, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding Kamara and Bo Rangers.

Recap

In July, after news that the striker is to join the South African side Kaizer Chiefs, Bo Rangers at the time, say their talisman Musa Noah Kamara’s status at the club has not changed.

Kamara, who helped Rangers with 19 goals to win their first league title in 68 years, was part of the Sierra Leone side during the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

He is a back-to-back golden boot winner – the Rangers striker is the first local star to achieve this milestone. He first won the 2019 Sierra Leone National Premier League with 15 goals with then champions East End Lions.

He scored the first goal that helped to revive Sierra Leone to a 2-2 draw against the Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations group stage at the Japoma Stadium in January.

The South Province outfit became the second team outside the capital, Freetown, to win the Sierra Leone Premier League after Diamond Stars triumphed in 2012 and 2013.

@KaizerChiefs may try again to sign the striker. pic.twitter.com/3ZJJgUo08F
— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) August 31, 2022

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