Burkina Faso International Bertrand Traoré joins Ajax
Ajax have signed Bertrand Traoré from Burkina Faso on a two-year contract. Traoré joined as a free agent after his contract with Villarreal CF ended. Born on September 6, 1995, in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Traoré played for Ajax on loan in the 2016/17 season and reached the UEFA Europa League final. He played 39 matches […]
Brighton move delights Malian midfielder Malick Yalcouye
Malian midfielder Malick Yalcouye is happy to have joined Brighton from IFK Goteborg on a contract until June 2029. The 18-year-old player, hailing from Mali and Ivory Coast, joined Goteborg after honing his skills at the Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas. He showcased his talent by making his professional debut in the African Champions League. Malick’s […]
Williams’ Indy Eleven to meet Sporting KC in US Cup semis
Augustine Williams’ Indy Eleven is set to face Major League side Sporting KC in the US Cup semis in August. Tuesday night, Indy Eleven made history by winning 2-1 against Atlanta United, advancing to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinals for the first time since starting in the tournament in 2014. Sierra Leone’s Augustine […]
Defender Okoli is excited to begin after joining Leicester
Highly-rated young defender Caleb Okoli has expressed his delight in joining Leicester City from Serie A side Atalanta on a permanent deal, subject to Premier League and international clearance. The 22-year-old centre-back, who played for Italy at the EURO U21 Championships in 2023, has signed a five-year deal with the Foxes as they get ready […]
Togolese descent Lilian Brassier joins Marseille
Togolese descent Lilian Brassier has joined Olympique de Marseille on loan from Stade Brestois. The 24-year-old defender has signed with an option to buy after passing a medical examination. The centre-back began his professional career at Stade Rennais and made his debut in Ligue 2 in the 2019-2020 season. He was then loaned to Valenciennes […]
Tyrese Fornah joins Derby’s pre-season ahead of Real Valladolid friendly
Sierra Leone International Tyrese Fornah has joined Championship team Derby County for pre-season training in preparation for their friendly match against Real Valladolid. Tyrese Fornah, 24, is looking to make a good impression on his new boss before the upcoming Championship campaign. Derby County is set to host Real Valladolid in their final pre-season friendly […]
Samal Bangura joins Tottenham Hotspur U18 scholars
Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has officially announced that Samal Bangura a Sierra Leonean native is one of the new academy scholars for the 2024-2025 season. The club introduced 13 young players who have joined their Under-18s as full-time, first-year scholars. Stuart Lewis, the Under-18s Coach, expressed excitement about working with the new scholarship intake […]
Left winger Osman Kamara on signing a pro contract with Arsenal
Arsenal left winger Osman has expressed his delight after he penned a professional contract at the club. Kamara had his best goal-scoring season in 2023/24. He scored nine goals in 14 appearances in the U18 Premier League and provided two assists. He also scored in the Premier League 2 for our under-21s team and played […]
Sierra Leone’s native Kabia signs Arsenal professional contract
Arsenal has confirmed that Ismeal Kabia, a right winger, has signed a professional contract at the club. Kabia made the step up to Arsenal’s under-21s team last season and played in several competitions. He expressed his happiness after signing his contract and discussed the positive influence the club has had on him. Despite some injuries, […]
SWASAL to Launch Golden Jubilee logo, celebrate Sports Journalist
The Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) will launch its 50-year Golden Jubilee logo on Friday and celebrate this year’s World Sports Journalists Day. The association’s President, Sahr Morris Jr, (In Photo) expressed pride in the achievements of the association and its sports journalists. Sahr Morris Jr, the President of SWASAL, expressed that the […]
