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Attacker Daniel Kanu listed for League Two Player of the Month
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Attacker Daniel Kanu listed for League Two Player of the Month

Daniel Kanu has been nominated for the PFA League Two Fans’ Player of the Month award for November following his exceptional goal scoring form.

Walsall’s on-loan striker from Charlton Athletic, Daniel Kanu, has been nominated for the PFA’s League Two Fans’ Player of the Month for November.

Since joining Walsall in the summer, Kanu has made a significant impact, netting eight goals in just sixteen first-team appearances. Notably, he scored four of those goals in November alone, placing him among the standout performers in the entire EFL.

Kanu is in good company, competing for the award alongside former Saddler Emmanuel Monthé of Oldham Athletic, Harry Anderson from Colchester United, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing of Milton Keynes Dons, Ollie Palmer from Swindon Town, and Omar Sowunmi of Bromley.

You can cast your vote here. bit.ly/3YbF9Ny

Sierra Leone's Kallum Cesay voted Player of the Match in Salford's win
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Kallum Cesay voted Player of the Match in Salford’s win

Sierra Leone International Kallum Cesay was voted Salford's Player of the Match as the League Two side advanced to the FA Cup third round for the second consecutive season with an impressive 4-0 victory over League One side Leyton Orient at the Peninsula Stadium.

In a challenging pitch, Orient’s goalkeeper, Killian Cahill, inadvertently scored an own goal from Kadeem Harris’s cross, putting Salford ahead just 23 minutes into the match.

Sierra Leone’s Kallum Cesay doubled the lead with a curling shot near the hour mark, following another strong run from Harris. Substitute Fabio Borini quickly made an impact by scoring shortly after coming on, and Kelly N’Mai capped off the scoring in stoppage time with a shot from the edge of the box. Salford dominated throughout, with Cahill previously denying Luke Garbutt a strong effort.

Before halftime, Cahill spilt a free kick, allowing Daniel Udoh to hit the post with a close-range chance. After Cesay’s goal, he set up Josh Austerfield, who shot over from a good position. Salford has now won their last three FA Cup matches against League One teams.

Looking ahead, Salford will learn their next opponents during Monday’s draw at 18:40 GMT before the Brackley Town vs. Burton Albion match.

Head coach Karl Robinson praised his players and expressed confidence as they aim for a higher league, humorously noting he doesn’t want a draw against Man City away.

Sierra Leone midfielder Abu Dumbuya part ways with Maltese outfit
by FSL News

Sierra Leone midfielder Abu Dumbuya part ways with Maltese outfit

Zabbar St. Patrick has officially announced the departure of Sierra Leone midfielder Abu “Diaby” Dumbuya after a brief spell in Malta.

Dumbuya joined the Maltese club in August and, despite his short time with the team, made a strong impression with his dedication and professionalism.

The club expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him all the best in his future endeavours.

In the 2023–2024 season, Dumbuya made a notable move to join Gençlik Gücü, a club in the KTFF Süper Lig in Northern Cyprus.

On January 3, 2025, he signed with AC Oulu, a team in the Finnish Veikkausliiga, for the upcoming season. However, he left the club at the beginning of July.

Striker Daniel Kanu takes his Walsall tally to seven in League Two
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Daniel Kanu takes his Walsall tally to seven in League Two

Sierra Leone international Daniel Kanu raised his season tally to seven as Walsall came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Bromley, keeping them at the top of League Two.

Bromley took an early lead after 18 minutes when Mitch Pinnock capitalised on a poor pass from Priestley Farquharson, finding Ben Krauhaus. Krauhaus made no mistake, firing a low shot into the net from 12 yards.

Walsall nearly equalised shortly after, but Ravens midfielder Ashley Charles made a fantastic block to prevent Jamille Matt from scoring just inches from the goal line.

In the second half, Walsall’s goalkeeper Myles Roberts denied Bromley a second goal, saving Idris Odutayo’s powerful shot from 30 yards out, while Michael Cheek saw his follow-up effort ruled offside.

Walsall finally levelled the score in the 65th minute when Kanu expertly controlled a knockdown from Aden Flint following a free-kick and squeezed the ball home from close range.

They took the lead in the 80th minute when Farquharson nodded a deep cross back across the goal, allowing Ryan Finnigan to loop a header into the far corner of the net.

Walsall sealed the win deep into stoppage time when Albert Adomah broke forward and squared the ball for an unmarked Courtney Clarke, who steered it home with ease.

Attacker Mustapha Bundu nets first Bundesliga 2 goal
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Attacker Mustapha Bundu nets first Bundesliga 2 goal

Sierra Leone player Mustapha Bundu scored his first goal of the season in Bundesliga II. His team, Hannover, won 3-0 against Karlsruhe on Friday.

The first half ended without any goals, but after halftime, the Reds quickly took control of the game with two quick goals. Key moments included Benedikt Pichler’s comeback goal and Mustapha Bundu’s first goal of the season.

Goals:- 1-0 (68th minute): Aseko runs down the wing and passes to Chakroun, who places the ball perfectly into the bottom right corner of Bernat’s net.

2-0 (70th minute): Aseko pushes past several KSC defenders. Despite pressure, the on-loan Bayern Munich player plays a through ball to Pichler, who chips it over Bernat into the net.

3-0 (77th minute): Neubauer steals the ball and passes to Bundu, who is unmarked. Bundu stays calm in front of Bernat and scores, marking his first goal in the Reds’ jersey!

The highlight of the game: Benedikt Pichler made a fantastic comeback after a long injury. He scored just four minutes after returning to play following a knee injury.

The statistics of the game: Just two minutes separated the goals by Chakroun and Pichler, which helped secure a comfortable home win over KSC.

What’s next: In a week, the team will play again. They will start matchday 15 on Friday at 6:30 p.m., away at the LVM-Preußenstadion. Head coach Christian Titz is eager to lead the team to another victory.

Keeper Mamadou Jalloh extends VPS loan deal until 2026 from Brøndby
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Keeper Mamadou Jalloh extends VPS loan deal from Brøndby until 2026

Sierra Leone International Mamadou Jalloh, who has been strengthening VPS's goalkeeping since the end of August, will continue as the team's goalkeeper next season.

VPS and Brøndby IF have reached an agreement on the loan of the young Danish goalkeeper. Sports director Tommi Pikkarainen mentioned that the process was challenging, but the effort proved worthwhile.

“Madu demonstrated in the latter part of the season what an excellent young goalkeeper he is. Negotiations weren’t easy, but both parties worked hard to make it happen. In the end, we found common ground, which is fortunate for everyone involved,” said VPS Sports director Tommi Pikkarainen.

Jalloh himself is excited about the successful agreement. “I am really happy that the deal was completed. I’ve wanted to return to the club since the end of last season, and it feels great to officially be a VPS player again.”

The 18-year-old goalkeeper is also very grateful for the trust he has received at Raida. “Last season, I learned a lot in a short period of time. I felt like I was improving with every training session and match while working with the VPS coaching staff. The club believed in me from the start, and I want to repay that trust in the coming season.”

Jalloh’s goals for next season align with those of his teammates. He is aiming for a top-six finish. “I want to compete in every match and help Vepsu return to the top half of the Veikkausliiga. My personal goal is to play as much as possible and improve every time I step on the field.”

Striker Augustine Williams and Pittsburgh Riverhounds win USL title
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Augustine Williams and Pittsburgh Riverhounds win USL title

Sierra Leone International Augie Williams and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds won the USL Championship, their first league title in 26 years, by defeating FC Tulsa 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw at ONEOK Field.

Goalkeeper Eric Dick earned the Most Valuable Player award for making five saves during the match, including a critical stop against Tulsa’s Stefan Lukic in the shootout. This was his 16th shutout of the season, a team record.

Bertin Jacquesson, Robbie Mertz, Chase Boone, Sean Suber, and Beto Ydrach successfully converted their penalty kicks.

The Riverhounds made history by winning the title without conceding a goal in the playoffs, ending the year with 632 minutes of scoreless play.

The match began with plenty of action. Luke Biasi almost scored with a shot that hit the crossbar. Charles Ahl set up Augie Williams, who was denied by Tulsa’s Tyler Deric.

Tulsa had several chances, outshooting the Riverhounds 17-6. Dick made a crucial save against Kalil ElMedkhar in the 40th minute. Williams had one last chance before halftime but missed the target.

After the recess, Tulsa pressed hard in the second half, nearly scoring after a defensive mistake, but Griffin saved the day. A dangerous cross led to more scrambles, but Dick secured the ball.

Extra Time and Penalties

In extra time, neither team could find a breakthrough. During the shootout, after the Riverhounds went ahead 2-1, Lukic’s shot was saved by Dick. Ydrach then ended it with a shot down the middle as Deric dove to the side.

Hounds top the league, winning USL Championship Final
Hounds top the league, winning USL Championship Final
Sierra Leone's Daniel Kanu on target in Walsall win over Harrogate
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Daniel Kanu on target in Walsall win over Harrogate

Sierra Leone International Daniel Kanu was on target Walsall bounced back to form in League Two with a convincing victory over struggling Harrogate.

Goals from Daniel Kanu and Priestley Farquharson were enough as this win marked a strong response after last week’s defeat to Colchester and extended Harrogate’s streak to four consecutive home league wins.

In the early stages of the match, Harrogate’s goalkeeper James Belshaw was in fine form, making brilliant saves to thwart efforts from Ryan Finnigan and Charlie Lakin.

Defender Anthony O’Connor also came to his team’s rescue, clearing another shot from Lakin off the line. Eventually, Walsall broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute. Jamille Matt’s clever lay-off allowed Kanu to skillfully evade O’Connor’s challenge, leaving Warren Burrell on the ground before calmly rolling the ball into the bottom-right corner past Belshaw from 10 yards out.

As the second half began, Shawn McCoulsky managed to deliver Harrogate’s only shot on target, but Walsall keeper Myles Roberts was up to the task.

Farquharson sealed the victory in the 87th minute, rising high in the six-yard box to connect with Finnigan’s left-wing corner, powering in a decisive header that put the match beyond doubt.

Striker Augustine Williams and Hounds reach USL Final
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Augustine Williams and Hounds reach USL Final

For the first time in 26 years, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds will compete in a league final after a 1-0 win over Rhode Island FC in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Final. They will face FC Tulsa in the USL Championship Final on Saturday, Nov. 22, at noon on CBS.

Robbie Mertz scored the decisive goal just 10 minutes into the second half, igniting a crowd of 6,745 fans. Goalkeeper Eric Dick made a season-high five saves, securing his 15th shutout and setting a new single-season record for the Hounds.

Sierra Leone international Augustine Williams recorded nine goals in all competitions, helping the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the process. Island started strong, with Noah Fuson forcing Dick into a diving save early on.

The Hounds gained momentum when Marc Ybarra’s foul on Perrin Barnes led to a yellow card. Danny Griffin came close to scoring in the 36th minute, but his effort was denied by goalkeeper Koke Vegas.

The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Mertz received a nod from Griffin, skillfully cut inside, and scored with a shot that hit under the crossbar. The situation worsened for Rhode Island five minutes later when Ybarra received a red card, leaving them with 10 men.

Dick shone in the 74th minute, denying JJ Williams on a breakaway and making another critical save from a free kick. The Hounds’ defence held firm through seven minutes of stoppage time, clinching the victory without conceding another shot on goal.

Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah named in England Squad
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah named in England Squad

Sierra Leone-born and Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been included in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

England is set to face Serbia at Wembley on Thursday before heading to Tirana to play Albania on Sunday. Thomas Tuchel’s team has already secured their spot in the World Cup with an impeccable record.

Chalobah made his debut for England in June, following in the footsteps of his brother Nathaniel, who also graduated from the Chelsea Academy to represent the Three Lions.

The 26-year-old has been a steady presence in England’s youth teams, participating from Under-16s to Under-21s, and he will be looking to increase his tally of one senior cap during this window.