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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.

Sierra Leone's Daniel Kanu nets as Walsall win at Newport
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Daniel Kanu nets as Walsall win at Newport

Sierra Leone International Daniel Kanu was on target as League Two leaders Walsall had to persevere to overcome bottom-placed Newport County in south Wales after recovering from an early setback.

The home team took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from Kai Whitmore, but just a minute later, Daniel Kanu equalized his first of the season and Ryan Finnigan then put the visitors in front.

Finnigan scored again to give Walsall a stronger grip on the match before Gerard Garner found the net from close range, narrowing the gap for the hosts just before half-time.

Nonetheless, Rico Browne scored seven minutes into the second half to restore Walsall’s two-goal lead, and they managed to secure a 4-2 victory.

Kallum Cesay's Salford to face Leyton Orient in FA Cup second round
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kallum Cesay’s Salford to face Leyton Orient in FA Cup second round

Salford City is set to host Leyton Orient at the Peninsula Stadium for the second round of the Emirates FA Cup 2025-26.

Sierra Leone International Kallum Cesay played the 44th minute of their first round tie in their success against Lincoln City via penalties.

They’ll face another challenge against a League One team, as Orient secured a 1-0 victory away at Tamworth in the first round.

Their previous encounter with the Os took place late in the 2022-23 season, where Richie Wellens’ squad defeated us 2-0 at the Peninsula Stadium on their journey to winning the League Two title.

The second round matches are expected to occur during the weekend of Saturday, December 6th.

The draw

  • 1 Slough Town v Macclesfield 
    2 Grimsby Town v Wealdstone
    3 Sutton United v Shrewsbury Town
    4 Swindon Town v Bolton Wanderers
    5 Chelmsford City v Weston Super Mare
    6 Peterborough United v Barnsley
    7 Boreham Wood v Newport County 
    8 MK Dons v Oldham Athletic
    9 Wigan Athletic v Barrow
    10 Fleetwood Town v Luton Town
    11 Salford City v Leyton Orient
    12 Accrington Stanley v Mansfield Town
    13 Stockport County v Cambridge United
    14 Brackley Town v Burton Albion
    15 Blackpool v Carlisle United
    16 Gateshead v Walsall
    17 Exeter City v Wycombe Wanderers
    18 Cheltenham Town v Buxton
    19 Chesterfield v Doncaster Rovers
    20 Port Vale v Bristol Rovers
Striker Daniel Kanu nets in Walsall win over Eastleigh
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Daniel Kanu nets in Walsall’s win over Eastleigh

Walsall, the leaders of League Two, beat Eastleigh 3-0 in the First Round of the FA Cup, earning a spot in the second round.

Walsall secured a victory at Silverlake Stadium with a 3-0 win. Evan Weir opened the scoring in the sixth minute, followed by Daniel Kanu after halftime. Jamille Matt added a third goal late in the match.

Walsall will be ball number 40 in the FA Cup draw on Monday at 18:45 on TNT Sports. Head Coach Mat Sadler made three changes from the last league match, with Jid Okeke and Jamie Jellis on the bench and Lewis Warrington sidelined due to injury.

Eastleigh had several chances to equalise. Aden Flint’s clearance allowed Harvey Saunders to take a shot, which Myles Roberts saved. The following corner had another shot that hit the crossbar.

In the 20th minute, Saunders missed a chance to score by shooting wide. The Saddlers stayed strong, but Kieron Evans also failed to convert a curling shot.

After the 30-minute mark, Walsall gained control. Kanu shot wide after stealing the ball, and in the 38th minute, Eastleigh’s goalkeeper dropped a free kick from Weir, but no one reacted in time.

Just before halftime, Weir’s free kick from 25 yards went past the post.

Walsall scored in the 50th minute when Weir passed to Kanu, who finished with a powerful shot. Kanu almost scored again soon after with another shot that missed the post.

With 20 minutes left, Sadler made a double substitution, bringing on Jellis for Clarke and Matt for Aaron Pressley. Matt scored his first goal in over seven months, securing Walsall’s win.

Kallum Cesay start for Salford against Lincoln City in Emirates Cup
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kallum Cesay starts for Salford against Lincoln City in Emirates Cup

Sierra Leonean international Kallum Cesay start for Salford City in the Emirates FA Cup first round, where they will face Lincoln City at the Peninsula Stadium this Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 3 PM GMT.

Salford City, enjoying a strong performance in Sky Bet League Two, currently holds third place in the league standings after securing back-to-back victories that have boosted their momentum.

Meanwhile, Lincoln City, competing in League One, is also enjoying a solid run of form and arrives at this pivotal match positioned among the top six teams in their league.

This encounter marks the first competitive meeting between Salford City and Lincoln City, heightening the anticipation for fans and players alike as both teams aim to advance in the prestigious cup tournament.

Tyrese Fornah's Northampton to kick start Emirates FA Cup first round proper against Lincoln
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Tyrese Fornah’s Northampton to kick start The Emirates FA Cup first round proper against Oldham Athletic

Sierra Leone International Tyrese Fornah and his Northampton Town team will kick off their Emirates FA Cup journey on Saturday with a match against Oldham Athletic in the first round. The match is set to start at 3pm.

Sierra Leone international Tyrese Fornah and his Northampton Town team will kick off their Emirates FA Cup journey on Saturday with a match against Oldham Athletic in the first round. The match is set to start at 3 pm.

Oldham is currently competing in Sky Bet League Two, positioned 18th with a record of three wins, seven draws, and four losses from 14 league matches this season.

Their most recent game saw Joe Garner score in the dying moments of stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw against Shrewsbury Town at home.

Manager Micky Mellon has been in charge for just over two years. He took the helm in October 2023 and led Oldham to promotion back to the EFL last season, achieving a 3-2 victory over Southend United in the National League play-off final. In his playing career, the 53-year-old represented clubs such as Blackpool, Burnley, and Tranmere Rovers as a midfielder.

Battles Between Teams

The two teams have faced each other 41 times, with their first encounter occurring in 1959, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the Cobblers in Division Four.

The Cobblers have triumphed over their opponents 15 times, while there have been 10 draws and 16 wins for the Latics.

In their last match in April 2022, Jon Guthrie and Louis Appere found the net, leading the Cobblers to a 2-0 away victory in League Two.

Kamil Conteh's Bristol Rovers take on Bromley Emirates FA Cup
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kamil Conteh’s Bristol Rovers take on Bromley in Emirates FA Cup

Bristol Rovers will kick off their Emirates FA Cup journey with an away match against fellow Sky Bet League Two team Bromley at the CopperJax Community Stadium.

Last season, the Gas advanced to the third round, defeating Weston-super-Mare 3-1 after extra time in their initial match. They then won against Barnsley on penalties, leading to a game against the then Premier League team Ipswich Town at Portman Road, where they suffered a 3-0 loss.

Rovers are looking to turn their fortunes around after four consecutive defeats in Sky Bet League Two, including a recent 4-0 loss to Crawley Town.

Bromley, on the other hand, is riding high after beating promotion hopefuls Milton Keynes Dons, thanks to goals from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Deji Elerewe, and Omar Sowunmi.

Bromley’s promotion to Sky Bet League Two in the 2023/24 season was dramatic, culminating in a playoff victory at Wembley, where they earned their first appearance in the fourth tier in history under manager Andy Woodman. Michael Cheek was a standout player, scoring 25 goals last season.

So far in the 2025/26 campaign, Bromley has collected 21 points from 14 games and secured two wins in their last three. Last season, they reached the third round of the Emirates FA Cup before facing Newcastle United.

Rovers and Bromley have met twice in official matches during the 2019/20 Emirates FA Cup, with Rovers winning 1-0 in the replay after a goalless draw.

The Emirates FA Cup match will take place at the CopperJax Community Stadium on Saturday, 1 November 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 pm.

Mustapha Bundu's Hannover share spoils with SV Elversberg
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mustapha Bundu’s Hannover share spoils with SV Elversberg

Mustapha Bundu's side Hannover 96 in Germany's 2. Bundesliga played to a 2-2 draw against SV Elversberg in week eleven of the second tier season.

As a result, Elversberg remain unbeaten at home in the league this season, but missed the chance to go top – overnight at least – after twice being pegged back by Hannover.

Lukas Petkov headed in the opening goal to put the hosts in front, only for a Florian Le Joncour own goal to bring Hannover level late in the first half.

Hannover’s Enzo Leopold fired against the woodwork before Bambasé Conté restored Elversberg’s lead after Petkov’s penalty had been saved by Nahuel Noll.

Virgil Ghiță then headed in Leopold’s cross to rescue a share of the spoils for the promotion-chasing Reds with five minutes of normal time remaining.

Bundu, who signed a three-year contract with Hannover 96 for the 2025-26 season, started the contest but was subbed off in the 72nd minute.

Sierra Leone native Amara Nallo sent off in defeat to Crystal Palace
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone native Amara Nallo sent off in defeat to Crystal Palace

Sierra Leonean native and Liverpool defender Amara Nallo received a red card merely 12 minutes after entering the match as a substitute in 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace – marking his second dismissal in both appearances for the club so far.

The 18-year-old substituted for Alexis Mac Allister in the 67th minute of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup loss at Anfield, but got a straight red card in the 79th minute for tackling Palace’s Justin Devenny, who was about to go one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

It was an unfortunate night for Nallo, who made his senior debut for Arne Slot’s team during the 3-2 Champions League loss at PSV Eindhoven in January.

In that match, he came on for Jayden Danns in the 83rd minute but was sent off just four minutes later for preventing a clear scoring chance, which Slot described as a ‘cruel’ situation.

The red card on Wednesday means he has been expelled twice in only 16 minutes of professional play for Liverpool.

Nallo joined Liverpool in August 2023 after developing through the West Ham academy and has regularly appeared for the Under-21 team.