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Sullay selected in Sierra Leone squad – MK Dons

by FSL News | 15 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sullay Kaikai has been selected in the Sierra Leone squad for their upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification double-header against Sao Tomé and Principe.

Kaikai, who has seven caps for the Leone Stars, will link up with his national team following this weekend’s Sky Bet League One fixture with Accrington Stanley.

Sierra Leone is set to face Sao Tomé and Principe twice on Wednesday, 22 March (6 pm) and Sunday, 26 March (5 pm), with both games taking place at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco.

The Leone Stars are currently third in their AFCON Qualification Group A, behind Nigeria and Guinea Bissau. The top two from each qualification group will progress through to the Finals, which will be held in Ivory Coast during January and February 2024.

As a result of this call-up, Kaikai will be unavailable for MK Dons’ Sky Bet League One fixture with Morecambe on Saturday, 25 March. He is expected back in time for the trip to his former club, Wycombe Wanderers, on Saturday, 1 April.

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Coach John Keister names squad for São Tomé doubleheader

by FSL News | 14 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone head coach John Keister has named his 25-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations matchday three and four against São Tomé Príncipe next week.

Fourteen foreign-based and eleven home stars were announced this afternoon ahead of the trip to Morocco.

Sitting third in Group A, Sierra Leone will resume action in the race to Ivory Coast 2023 against São Tomé and Príncipe on Wednesday 22nd, 2023, before the second leg on 26 in Morocco.

Notable inclusions are Wigan Athletic defender Steven Caulker, who is the national skipper, Queens Park Rangers right-back Osman Kakay, Randers striker Alhaji Kamara, Milton Keynes Dons attacker Sullay Kaikai and John Kamara for Egaleo in the Greek second tier.

No Cambuur‘s skipper Alex Bangura, Shanghái Port‘s winger Issa Kallon – the head coach has selected a group with a blend of youth and experience – the likes of Gateshead midfielder on loan from Middlesbrough Kamil Conteh, twin brothers Alhassan and Alusine Koroma, both trading in Primera División RFEF – Group 1 with RB Linense.

Key players left out are Malmö FF‘s attacker Mohamed Buya Turay, Kwame Quee without a club, inform Barnet striker Idriss Kanu and Forest Green Rovers attacker Amadou Bakayoko.

Sierra Leone staged a second-half comeback to share spoils with Guinea-Bissau in their matchday two 2023 Group A Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in the Guinean capital in June 2022.

Both West African nations played to a 2-2 draw, and as a result, Sierra Leone placed third in the group after their two opening games.

To regain qualification hopes, Sierra Leone must win both matches or at least secure four points against Central Africa’s opposition to having any chance of reaching Ivory Coast 2023.

This will be the sixth meeting between the two nations. Their last meeting was a goalless draw in Africa Cup of Nations 1st round 2nd leg Freetown 16 June 2012. Sao Tome e Principe won the first leg 2-1 at home on 29 February 2012.

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See the listed players revealed by the Sierra Leone Football Association.

Sierra Leone Squad for AFCON qualifiers this month announced

Ex-Sierra Leone striker Paul Kpaka secures Uefa A License

by FSL News | 14 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Ex-Jupiler Pro League top scorer and former Sierra Leone International Paul Augustine Kpaka has bagged his UEFA A coaching license in Belgium.

The former Germinal Beerschot attacker has been working to achieve this requirement since 2021 with the Royal Belgian Football Federation.

Kpaka, who came third during the Ebony Boot award after he recorded 28 goals in all competitions during the 2001/02 season for K. Beerschot V A, is ready for a coaching adventure.

“Challenges are meant to be confronted. And overcoming them makes the effort worthwhile. It’s been two years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Another milestone reached,” Kpaka proudly noted.

He added, “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have supported me throughout this journey. Your unwavering support, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration have played a vital role in achieving this milestone.”

During his playing days, Kpaka, in his first season in Belgium, was the top scorer in the Jupiler League, hitting 28 league goals in the 2002–03 campaign.

He came third at the Ebony Shoe Award, an award given to the top African footballer in Belgium before he signed for fellow Belgian club Genk the following season.

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The former Germinal Beerschot attacker, has been working to achive this requirement since 2021 has been worki with the Royal Belgian Football Federation.

Sierra Leone to name squad for Afcon qualifiers on Tuesday

by FSL News | 13 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone head coach John Keister will announce his squad on Tuesday ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sao Tome this month.

The Sierra Leone Football Association confirmed the news on Sunday. These meetings will be the sixth between the two nations. The delegation is expected to depart Freetown for Morocco this week.

45,000 seater Grand Stade Adrar Agadir in Morocco will host both critical 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches on the 22 and 26 of March, respectively.

Presently the Leone Stars of Sierra leone are third in Group A in the race to Ivory Coast.

TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to be the 34th edition of the biennial African international association football tournament organized by CAF.

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Sierra Leone to name squad for Afcon qualifiers on Tuesday.

John Kamara impressed in Egaleo’s 1-1 draw in Greece

by FSL News | 13 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Greece Betsson Super League 2 resumes on Sunday Egaleo‘s manager Thomas Grafas was pleased with the Sierra Leone midfielder’s introduction in a 1-1 draw against Athens Kallithea on Sunday.

Substitutes Juan Matea’s goal in the last minute of the added time ensured Egaleo earned a point 1-1 against Kallithea in the 14th match of the Betsson Super League 2.

Kamara and Mata were subbed on as they pushed to get the equaliser after Brazilian Demethryus Maciel Areias Nascimento had given the visitors the lead in the 22nd minute.

Matea’s last-gasp goal to level the scoreline send the home fans into ecstasy at the 8000-seater Stavros Mavrothalassitis Stadium.

“Kamara and Matea played well when they were introduced. You can see they are exexperienced players – I think they will continue to do their best for the squad,” head coach Thomas Grafas told journalists in a post-match interview.

“I was pleased to play my first official match after a couple of friendlies. We scored last to draw the match. It was a tough game, but I’m looking forward to the next match against PGS Kissamikos.” Kamara to FSL news.

“A good feeling to be back in active football. It was a tough game for us as we were playing against the second team on the table.”

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Striker Kamara sent off in Chicago’s defeat

by FSL News | 12 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Chicago Fire’s new striker Kei Kamara was sent off after a second yellow late on in a 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Joaquin Torres recorded the game’s only goal in the 90th minute to lift the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 win over the visiting Chicago Fire on Saturday in an Eastern Conference match in Chester, Pennsylvania.

The visitors played the final 40 minutes plus 10 minutes of added time with ten men after Fabian Herbers was assessed his second yellow card of the rough-and-tumble match in the 50th minute.

Chicago’s comeback chance was deflated after Kai Kamara’s second yellow card three minutes into second-half stoppage time, given the host had a two-player advantage.

Chicago Fire’s next match is at home against FC Cincinnati on Saturday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. CT at Soldier Field.

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