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Kallon brothers lead coaching staff for Buffles of Benin trip

by FSL News | 8 Sep, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Sierra Leone’s Kallon brothers Musa, Mohamed, and Kemokai (in the photo) have all been named in the technical line-up for their club’s first inter-club outing in Benin since 2012.

The youngest of the three, Mohamed_Kallon3, a Uefa Pro Licence holder, is expected in the dugout when his club FC Kallon named after him, battles Les Buffles du Borgou at the Stade de l’Amitie in Cotonou, Benin on Friday.

They are well known around the football fraternity circle as all three were in the same squad for Sierra Leone during the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win over Niger.

Elder brother Musa Kallon after retiring as a player led Sierra Leone U-17 side to the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Finland. He guided his U17 side to a second-place finish in the 2003 African U-17 Championship.

Kemoikai Kallon, who made over 50 appearances for Sierra Leone, was part of the 1994 African Nations Cup in Tunisia and the 1996 African Nations Cup in South Africa.

FC Kallon is no stranger to the continental stage – In 2007, fifteen years ago, FC Kallon eliminated Nigerian side Ocean Boys 1-0 on aggregate in the African Champions League preliminary after both sides played to a goalless draw in Nigeria.

The Cavaliers were eliminated by Ivorian Champions Asec Mimosa 3-1, who won both matches to progress.

In the 2012 CAF Confederation Cup, FC Kallon eliminated Cameroon’s Union Sportive de Douala in the preliminary but faced stiff competition against Nigerian Warri Wolves. The Nigerian side won 2-0 on aggregate after a goalless first leg in the first round qualifiers.

A new good test for former Sierra Leone skipper Mohamed Kallon at the Stade de l’Amitie in Cotonou, Benin as Les Bufflesdu Borgou host Kallon in their interclub first leg preliminary.

Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Liberia to host the return fixtures on the 17th and the aggregate winner will face

During the club’s last outing on the continental stage, the owner/ striker even netted a free-kick to help his side defeat Union de Douala of Cameroon 2-0 in Freetown to advance 2-1 on aggregate to the round of 32.

FC Kallon listed contingent

Goalkeepers 1. Isaac Caulker 2. Augustine Mansaray 3. Christopher Sandy

Defenders 4. Ibrahim Mansaray 5. Sahr N. Musa 6. David Janneh 7. Paul Kargbo 8. Zack Scott 9. Nathaniel Jalloh 10. Donald T. Turay Midfielders 11. Saidu Fofanah 12. Mahmoud Fofanah 13. Mohamed G. Sesay 14. Dauda Kargbo 15. Kwame Nketiah 16. Alpha Turay 17. Momoh L. Dumbuya 18. Daniel Karim 19. Unisa Dumbuya 20. Hassan M. Koroma 21. Philip A. Conteh 22. James Fellie.

Attackers 23. Baimba Sesay 24. Alie Conteh 25. Sallieu Tarawallie

OFFICIALS 1. Mohamed Kallon 2. Charlie Wright 3. Musa Kallon 4. Tunde Scott 5. Nabieu B. Kamara 6. Kemokai Kallon 7. Eustace Momoh 8. Chernor Cidi Bah.

Clubs that received a bye to Second Preliminary Round

El Nasr (Libya), Club Africain (Tunisia), DC Motema Pembe (DR Congo), USM Alger (Algeria), Zesco United (Zambia), Accra Hearts of OAK (Ghana), GD Sagrada Esperança (Angola), JS Saoura (Algeria), Azam FC (Tanzania), Marumo Gallants (South Africa), Pyramids FC (Egypt), Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (Morocco), Club S. M. Diables Noirs (Congo), CS Sfaxien (Tunisia).

CAF has said following the withdrawal of Botswana’s Security Systems, FC St Eloi Lupopo (DR Congo) is qualified for the next round.

Former @intermilan & @AS_Monaco striker @mohamed_kallon3 is expected in the dugout when his club FC Kallon take on #LesBufflesduBorgou at the Stade de l'Amitie in Cotonou, Benin in their interclub first leg preliminary on Friday.#SaloneTwitter #africanfootball pic.twitter.com/5Jog7bu4ER
— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) September 8, 2022

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Debutants Bo Rangers release 25-man squad for CAF CL

by Admin | 7 Sep, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone’s reigning Champions have named their 25-player squad ahead of the debut season in the continental stage.

Five of the new signings have been included in the squad as published on the club’s official Facebook page.

The PK Boys will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign on Saturday against ninth-time Algerian title holders CR Belouizdad at the Liberia capital Monrovia.

Kick-off at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex is 4 pm in the first leg preliminary.

New signings Suffian Kalokoh, Abu Bakarr Kalokoh, Alhassan Daramy , Joseph Cole and Abass Kamara have all been included.

The squad is presently in Liberia ahead of their first training as they look ahead to a tough contest.

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.

It is a fresh start on the continental stage for the Southern Province club as they begin their continental journey.

They won the Sierra Leone topflight for the first time in 68 years to be bookmarked as the second team outside the capital Freetown to win the Sierra Leone Premier League after Diamond Stars won it in 2012 and 2013.

Clubs that received a bye to Second Preliminary Round

Al Ahly (Egypt), Esperance (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Raja Club Athletic (Morocco), TP Mazembe (DR Congo), and Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco).

Besides, Horoya AC (Mali) is qualified for the next round following the withdrawal of Gambia’s Haws FC.

#TotalEnergiesCAFCL debutant @bo_rangers have named a 25-man squad for the #CAFChampionsLeague preliminary first leg against Algeria @Crbelouizdadoff.

The first leg is on Saturday, September 9th at the SKD Stadium in Liberia 🇱🇷 #SaloneTwitter #AfricanFootball @football_sierra pic.twitter.com/ag4IBlDA24
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) September 6, 2022

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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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