Hereford FC releases Mustapha Bundu over visa restrictions

by Admin | 6 Jun, 2016 | Players Abroad News

Hereford FC have released Sierra Leone striker Mustapha Bundu due to not being eligible to play in Southern League South & West due to visa restrictions.

Hereford have confirmed that the Sierra Leonean will not be at the club next season because he will not be allowed to play higher than step five of the non-league pyramid due to work permit issues.

The 19-year-old striker, in May, joined a list of players with Sierra Leonean origin to play in a Cup final at England’s iconic Wembley Stadium.

The youngster who is unavailable to comment on his future was part of the Hereford sides that lost the FA Vase final at the home of English football Wembley to the Highwaymen’s 4-1.

He came to England through the Craig Bellamy Foundation and has since gone on to prosper with Hartpury College, where a number of Football League clubs are continuing to assess his performances.

“Last season’s success was down to the whole squad, and I’d like to thank every player for their efforts. I’m sure every fan will join me in wishing all those that are moving on the very best of luck for the future.” the Hereford manager Pete Beadle told club’s website.

The Hartpury College in Gloucestershire played a pivotal role as the club won promotion at the first attempt.

He has been exceptional for Hereford FC. He was born in Freetown and in 2010 was one of the talents from the Craig Bellamy Foundation in Sierra Leone, a charity which offers underprivileged children in Sierra Leone the chance to realise their potential through football and education.

Bundu’s talent was recognised in the UK a year later he was invited to train with Cardiff City’s U15s squad and also had summer spells at Liverpool and Manchester City.

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Kabia on target in Lindo FF first league win of the season

by Admin | 5 Jun, 2016 | Players Abroad News

Sierra Leone striker Mohamed Kabia (Pictured in celebration) scored to help his Swedish club side Lindo FF registered their first victory in the 2016 -17 league campaign defeating Spårvägens FF 2-1 in the Swedish div 3 Pro League game played on Saturday afternoon.

Kabia, 27, was good enough to last the entire duration in a very exciting victory for his side at the Skarpnäcks SF 3 stadium.

The 6 ft. 1 in striker silenced the Spårvägens fans with the winner in the 76th minute.

The former East End Lions striker joined Lindo FF march this year on a one-year deal and has registered three goals in seven appearances.

Kabia, who scored his first international goal for Sierra Leone against Guinea in an international friendly, also registered 13 goals in 19 appearances last season for FC Linköping City.

Lindo FF, however, remains bottom of the league table and will take on Älta IF at their City Gross arena on Saturday.

9-yr- old Salone soccer prodigy voted Best Player at English Club

by Admin | 5 Jun, 2016 | Players Abroad News

Dutch-born UK based and of Sierra Leonean parentage, Sanusie Jabbie has been overwhelmingly voted Best player, Player’s player and Parent’s player at his Cheshunt Football Club U-9 team over the weekend.

Sanusie who wears the No. 6 jersey and also captain’s his side received the triple accolades at his club’s end of season presentation ceremony after been voted by the coaches, fellow players and parents to win the awards.

This recognition, according to his proud dad came in barely two years after the defensive midfielder who idolises Mamadou Sahkor of Liverpool and dreams of one day playing for Tottenham or Liverpool in the English premiership joined the youth side of Cheshunt.

Speaking after the award, Sanusie who was over the moon said he was pleasantly surprised. “I was not expecting to grab all three awards at the same time.”

His mum was speechless. His dad said he was honoured and proud of his son’s achievements and: “I feel like my effort is not going in vain.”
Asked which country of the three he would like to play for if he turns out to be a successful player, the prodigy said it is too early for him now to make a decision.

“I want to first of all concentrate on improving my skills as a footballer and when that time comes for me to choose, I will actively consider mama Salone,” he said with a broad smile.

Cheshunt is an English association football club based in the town of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Its senior team is currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One North.

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