Koh Kong’s debut goal excites midfielder Umaru Samura

Koh Kong’s debut goal excites midfielder Umaru Samura

by | 7 Mar, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Former Craig Bellamy academy player Umaru Samura has expressed his delight after his debut goal with Cambodian second-tier side Koh Kong on Sunday.

Samura, 23, who joined Koh Kong FC on a year deal, opened his account in the 5th-minute en-route a 7-1 thrashing of Tboung Khmum.

The midfielder, who was part of Craig Bellamy’s 2014 for the 1st Generation boys, was happy to start well with his new club.

“It was a great win and I was happy to start the season with a goal to my name,” Samura told FSL News.

“It’s a new beginning for me. As always, every young footballer’s dream is to play at the highest level in Europe someday.”

“In 2014, It was a great experience for me when I was named captained the Craig Bellamy’s academy first-ever tournament in Europe, the Milk Cup tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland.”

“In 2017, I signed for a professional club in Ivory coast with Ivoire Académie, where I spent two seasons. In 2019, I joined FC Johansen on loan, but because of the COVID-19, I didn’t play as the season was halted.”

“In 2021, I signed for Sierra FC before joining Koh Kong FC on March 2nd 2022.”

Samura has been part of Leone Stars 2018 friendly match in Monrovia against Liberia senior team.

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by | 7 Mar, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Genoa and Sierra Leonean attacker Yayah Kallon is happy to have made his come back from injury.

Yayah has been on the sideline missing three months since November 2021 due to a muscles injury. His last game was in the 2-2 Empoli (05 NOV 2021). 

Kallon, 20, who made his return in the draw against Inter Milan last Friday, February 25th, says he was pleased to be back.

“I was out for three months, but I am delighted to be back,” He told FSL News. 

“The first part of the season, I thought I did very well, but I sustained an injury that has kept me out for the last three months. So, I am pleased to be back fully recovered.

“Against Inter was my first game back. It’s great to be back. It’s been a long road.”

Kallon replaced Kelvin Yeboah in the 61st-minute to bookmark his sixteen appearances of the season last week Friday. 

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Ports Authority has thrown a spanner in the Sierra Leone Premier League title race with a 1-0 victory over League leaders Bo Rangers on Saturday.

The ‘Waterfront boys’ goal came in the 42nd-minute through Mohamed Bangura at the Bo City Stadium.

A result that has elevated title contenders, East End Lions and FC Kallon hopes as both teams looking to show that they still have a taste for a title chase.

Ports Authority victory was widely celebrated by their fans. The result moved them up to twelve on the log on 25 points.

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Najran Province-based outfit currently competing in the Saudi first division league announced the news on Wednesday.

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IK Sirius Fotboll have announced the signing of Sierra Leone defender Kevin Wright on a two-year deal until 2024.

The former Fredrikstad defender has been handed a new chance to continue his trade with another Swedish side.

The 26-year-old spent the last two seasons playing for Örebro in the Swedish top-flight, where he made 68 Allsvenskan performances.

“I think Sirius’ style of play suits my way of playing football. I’m an offensive wingback. I like to come forward offensively and hit posts. I like to dribble and I like to show my qualities. Since Sirius plays with wingbacks, I think that this way of playing means that I will bring out most of my qualities, ” Wright told the club’s website. 

On 24 October 2016, Sirius defeated Halmstads BK 1–0 as they were promoted to the Allsvenskan for the first time in 42 years since the 1973–74 season.

Early career

Wright joined Premier League giants Chelsea at aged 11 and worked his way through the youth ranks to earn his first professional deal at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2013.

He was part of Chelsea‘s academy in 2005 and went on to play for the club’s development squad between 2014 and 2016 before his departure. 

Facts Kevin Wright:

Position : Left-back

Age : 26 (born 1995)

Parent club: Chelsea FC.

Previous clubs: Carlisle United, Fredrikstad FK, Degerfors IF, Örebro SK.

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