Day: February 22, 2024

Kallum Cesay pens Wealdstone's permanent deal
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kallum Cesay pens Wealdstone’s permanent deal

Wealdstone has confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone international Kallum Cesay, 21, on a permanent deal.

“Kallum will be wearing squad number 21 but won’t be eligible for our FA Trophy 5th-round tie against Hendon, but he will be available for selection in our National League fixture at Woking this Saturday,” the club said in the statement. 

Cesay has been out of football since he departed Tottenham’s prestigious academy after making 45 appearances across three seasons, consistently in Premier League 2. 

He also played five games in the EFL Trophy, which saw Tottenham’s most talented young players compete against League One and League Two sides.

In 2022, Cesay made his senior international debut for Sierra Leone, where he quickly became an important player for his national team. Since his debut, he has had four caps with two goals to his name, demonstrating his prowess on the international stage.

It’s worth noting that the club currently plays in the National League, which is the fifth tier of the English football league system.

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SWASAL North, Makeni Council gear up to revive Mayor Trophy
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

SWASAL North, Makeni Council to revive Mayor Trophy

Representatives from the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) – Northern Region Branch and the Mayor of the Makeni City Council, Abubakar Lamtales Kamara, recently held a meeting to discuss the revival of the Sports Writers Makeni Mayoral Trophy. –  By: Alusine Rehme Wilson 

In the photo, Mayor Abubakarr Lamtales of Makeni and his IEC Edward Gbukumu are pictured with SWASAL North representatives during a meeting at the Mayor’s Palace in Makeni City, Northern Province, Sierra Leone on Tuesday.

During the meeting, Abubakarr Lamtales Kamara expressed his excitement about SWASAL’s work and promised to fully cooperate in the revamp and sustainability of the Sports Writers Makeni Mayoral Trophy, which has been on hiatus for the past five years. 

He also affirmed the Council’s commitment to the initiative and promised to inform other staff about the meeting over the trophy’s second edition.

According to Alfred Zico Kabia, the Acting Organizing Secretary of SWASL North, the Sports Writers Makeni Mayoral Trophy is an annual championship that is free from political influences. 

This tournament has the potential to unite communities and has previously produced players who now compete in top leagues,  national and international.

The inaugural edition of the tournament took place in 2018. However, due to challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the former mayor’s extensive medical and work-related travels – there were no subsequent editions. 

For the second edition and beyond, SWASAL North hopes to promote soccer, showcase talent, empower sports enthusiasts, enhance community compliance, and boost revenue generation for Makeni City Council through the Sports Writers Makeni Mayoral Trophy.

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Mali's Mamadou Doumbia pens Watford long-term deal
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mali’s Mamadou Doumbia pens Watford’s long-term deal 

Watford FC has signed Mali youth international striker Mamadou Doumbia on a five-year contract. 

The 18-year-old left-footed player will join the Hornets from the Malian side, Black Stars FC, on July 1, 2024.

Doumbia stands at 6ft 3in and has a combination of impressive ball control, flair, and natural finishing instincts.

The Striker made his international debut was marked by his performances at the 2023 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored four goals in five games, helping Mali to finish fourth. 

He continued his excellent form at the Under-17 World Cup, scoring four more goals, including a hat-trick against Uzbekistan in the team’s opening fixture. 

Mali went on to win the third-place play-off against Argentina, with Doumbia scoring the third goal.

The Hornets are in their second season back in the second tier, having last been relegated from the Premier League in 2022.

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