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Daniel Kanu helps Walsall secure a point at Chesterfield
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Daniel Kanu helps Walsall secure a point at Chesterfield

After falling 2-0 down in the first half, Walsall made a comeback to tie Chesterfield 2-2 with Daniel Kanu of Sierra Leone on target.

Before Daniel Kanu and Albert Adomah attacked for the visitors to keep the four-point gap between the promotion rivals, goals from Will Grigg and Dilan Markanday put Chesterfield in command.

After a great pass from Tom Pearce, Grigg opened the scoring in the 13th minute, finding the net at his second attempt after Myles Roberts denied his first try.

Seven minutes later, Markanday propelled the hosts ahead, dispossessing Evan Weir before aiming towards the goal and scoring past Roberts.

In the 42nd minute, Walsall reduced the score when Kanu connected with Connor Barrett’s cross and headed powerfully into the top of the net. Change Finding the net from close range after Kanu headed on from a free-kick, Adomah equalised on the hour mark.

Kanu threatened with a driving run and a well-struck shot, which went wide, while, at the other end, Roberts got down well to save a low drive from Lee Bonis.

In the end, both teams shared the points in the 30th round of the English League Two.

Callum Cesay's Salford City visit Tranmere Rovers in Sky Bet League Two
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kallum Cesay’s Salford City visit Tranmere Rovers in Sky Bet League Two

Saturday afternoon, when Salford City visits Tranmere Rovers in Sky Bet League Two (KO 15:00 GMT), they will be hoping to get back on track.

Karl Robinson’s side heads into the match following their home loss to Chesterfield on Tuesday night. Even so, there were definitely advantages to be gained from the performance; the Ammies forced Zach Hemming into two superb first-half saves.

Ryan Graydon hit the woodwork in the second half and registered fourteen more shots on the Chesterfield goal before a late deflected shot in stoppage time dealt Salford’s first loss in ten contests.

The Stats between the two sides

Tranmere have lately dropped their last two EFL meetings with Salford (both in 2025 – 0-2 in February and 1-3 in September), but they only lost one of their first nine (W4 D4).

Following their 3-1 triumph at home earlier this season, Salford will be aiming to complete an EFL league double over Tranmere for the first time.

While Tranmere have not lost four in a row since January–February 2020, when they were in League One (a run of five), they have lost each of their last three home league games.

Having won their last three away league matches, Salford City last won four in a row in the same season in September/October 2022.

Sullay Kaikai's Cambridge United pushing for automatic promotion
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sullay Kaikai’s Cambridge United pushing for automatic promotion

Following their most recent triumph over Shrewsbury Town, Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai and his Cambridge United are vying for an automatic promotional spot.

They face Oldham Athletic on Saturday at Boundary Park as they chase automatic promotion. However, they’ll find things difficult against the host.

Stats - Oldham Athletic versus Cambridge United

After their September 1-0 victory, Oldham are hoping to complete the double over Cambridge for the first time in the Football League since 1999–00.

Cambridge have won only one of their previous eight Football League (D3 L4) contests against Oldham, albeit it was on their most recent visit to Boundary Park in March 2021 (4-2).

Having lost two of their first three at Boundary Park this season (D1), Oldham have lost just one of their past ten home league games (W4 D5).

Cambridge has won the last two of their unbeaten six away league games (W3 D3). In April 2022, they last won three consecutive away from home.

Kaikai's Cambridge last encounter

Ben Knight’s late penalty earned Cambridge a League Two victory over Shrewsbury. Kaikai was part of the starting team that beat Town 1-0 at Cledara Abbey Stadium.

Until Luca Hoole handled Ben Purrington’s cross in the last minute of regulation, the game seemed set to finish goalless.

With five minutes of extra game play left, Knight sent Shrews’ goalie Matthew Cox the wrong way from the spot.

Six minutes into the game, when debutant stopper Cox flew out to stop Sullay Kaikai from scoring off a brilliant pass by Louis Appere, the best opportunity of the match to that point had come.

Shrewsbury’s only opportunity came after 55 minutes when Tom Sang’s corner found Josh Ruffels, who could only shoot wide of the post.

Twelve minutes from time, Knight got another opportunity for Cambridge when Shayne Lavery, a replacement, drew him back.

Cox saved easily, but his poor effort lacked power once more. There was still time for him to net his side’s amazing winner to catapult the U’s into the top three for the first time all season.

New adventure for Sierra Leone striker Augustine Williams at Hartford Athletic
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

New adventure for Sierra Leone striker Augustine Williams at Hartford Athletic

Hartford Athletic has announced the signing of Sierra Leone International forward Augustine Williams, pending league and federation approval.

Williams is one of the top goal scorers in USL Championship history and is currently the league’s top active scorer, bringing strength and competitiveness to the team.

He joins Hartford after a successful 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, where he helped lead the team to a USL Championship title by scoring nine goals in 34 games. At 28, he ranks second all-time in league history for goals scored.

“Augi is a proven winner and a strong goal scorer. His dedication in training shows he is eager to achieve more,” said Hartford Athletic Head Coach Brendan Burke. “Adding him to a team that performed well last year is a big advantage for us.”

Williams began his career at 19 with Portland Timbers 2, then moved to LA Galaxy II, where he scored 20 goals. He returned to USL Championship in 2021 on loan with San Diego Loyal, scoring six goals in 12 games. He later signed with the Charleston Battery, where his 15-goal, three-assist performance in 2023 helped the team reach its first League Final.

In 2024, he played for Indy Eleven and scored the opening goal in their historic U.S. Open Cup win over MLS’s Atlanta United, marking the first time the club advanced past an MLS team.

Williams has earned seven caps with Sierra Leone and was on the 28-man roster for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He has received numerous awards, including multiple USL Team of the Week and Player of the Week honors.

With his experience and goal-scoring ability, Augustine Williams is ready to enhance Hartford Athletic’s offence.

Sierra Leone's Kallum Cesay nets winner in five-goal thriller
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Sierra Leone’s Kallum Cesay nets winner in five-goal thriller

Kallum Cesay scored his fourth and the winning goal in a thrilling match, helping Salford equal points with Swindon.

Ryan Graydon nearly scored first with a header, but missed the target from Luke Garbutt’s cross. In the 24th minute, Oliver Turton scored for Salford with a header from Garbutt’s corner.

Seven minutes later, Graydon set up Kelly N’Mai in the box, who scored to make it 2-0. Swindon responded with Joel McGregor heading the ball in at the far post to cut the lead. Salford’s Jorge Grant then hit the crossbar with an inswinging corner.

Graydon missed a chance to score again when Connor Ripley made a mistake while trying to clear the ball. After halftime, Matthew Young saved a shot from Gavin Kilkenny from outside the box.

Salford made it 3-1 in the 72nd minute when Daniel Udoh passed the ball to Cesay, who scored. Aaron Drinan scored a header for Town from a cross by Fletcher Holman, giving them hope, but Salford held on to win.

Striker Daniel Kanu scores as Walsall chase promotion
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Striker Daniel Kanu scores as Walsall chase promotion

Sierra Leone International Daniel Kanu was among the goals as Walsall kept their hopes for automatic promotion alive with a solid victory over Tranmere on Saturday.

Goals from Priestley Farquharson, Daniel Kanu, and Jamille Matt ended a streak of four straight defeats for Walsall. Meanwhile, Tranmere, who scored a late goal through Joe Ironside, faced their third home loss in a row.

The game started well for Walsall, with Matt’s header from Farquharson’s long throw aimed right at Tranmere’s goalkeeper, Jack Barrett, just two minutes in.

Tranmere’s best chance in the first half came from Ethan Bristow, who shot wide from a tight angle after being set up by Connor Jennings.

Walsall took the lead in the 37th minute when Farquharson outjumped everyone to head in Evan Weir’s corner kick.

They doubled their lead just before halftime when Kanu took advantage of a defensive mistake, rounded Barrett, and easily scored into an empty net.

Walsall secured the win in the 66th minute when Matt headed in a perfect cross from Aden Flint. Ironside scored a consolation goal for Tranmere in the 90th minute.

Sullay Kaikai's stunning first-half helps Cambridge win over Fleetwood
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Sullay Kaikai’s first-half stunner helps Cambridge win over Fleetwood

Sullay Kaikai scored as Cambridge maintained their League Two play-off pursuit with an away win as Fleetwood's search for a first victory of the new year continued.

Kaikai scored a great goal in the first half, but Ethan Ennis equalized with a penalty in the second half. James Gibbons then secured the win for Cambridge at Highbury, making it 11 league games without a loss.

Louis Appere missed the first chance of the match, heading the ball over the crossbar for the visitors.

Kaikai, from Sierra Leone, scored his seventh goal of the season for Cambridge with a fantastic free-kick after James Brophy was fouled near the box.

Kaikai almost assisted another goal when he set up Appere, but Appere shot wide.

In the 60th minute, Ched Evans of the Cod Army saw his volley go over the bar. Jay Lynch prevented Kaikai from scoring again by rushing off his line.

Fifteen minutes from the end, Evans earned a penalty, and Ennis scored to make it 1-1.

But Gibbons scored the winning goal with a strong shot through a crowded goal area eight minutes later.

Midfielder John Bilili Sesay joins Bray Wanderers FC in Ireland
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Midfielder John Bilili Sesay joins Bray Wanderers FC in Ireland

Sierra Leone Premier League team Bhantal FC has announced that midfielder John Bilili Sesay has joined Bray Wanderers FC in Ireland ahead of the 2026 season. 

“We are excited to share that John Bilili Sesay has officially joined Bray Wanderers FC in Ireland! John is a talented midfielder who will play in the League of Ireland First Division.

Thank you, John, for representing Bhantal FC so well. We wish you the best in this new chapter!”

The 18-year-old, who is highly rated, comes from Bhantal FC and has already played in Sierra Leone’s World Cup qualifying matches.

Nicknamed ‘The Seagulls’, the Irish football team that competes in the League of Ireland First Division. The club, as we know it today, was established in 1942 in Bray and was previously called Bray Wanderers A.F.C. until 2010.

Youngster Jalil Conteh signs first professional contract
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Youngster Jalil Conteh signs first professional contract

Youngster Jalil Conteh has signed his first professional contract with AFC Bournemouth. The 17-year-old will stay with the club until at least the summer of 2028.

Conteh joined Bournemouth on a scholarship six months ago after leaving Chelsea. Since then, he has impressed in both the under-18 team and the development squad.

“I’m really happy,” Conteh said about his contract. “I have worked hard for this, and I thank God for the opportunity. This is my dream since childhood. I won’t take it for granted; I will keep going and pushing.”

He added, “I’ve settled here now and I’m really enjoying it. I like the exciting counter-attacking football the club plays. The first team shares a philosophy with the academy, which is important to me. I just want to stay fit, avoid injuries, and put in good performances. If I score goals, everything else will come in time.”

Sam Gisborne, the Head of Academy, said, “Jalil joined us from Chelsea last summer. He had a small injury but has returned and made an impact in the FA Youth Cup. He has also played for our development squad several times.”

Sierra Leone's Amadou Bakayoko signs a new Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo deal
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Amadou Bakayoko signs a new Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo deal

Sierra Leone International Amadou Bakayoko has signed a new one-and-a-half-year contract with J League 2 side Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, valid until summer 2027.

The former Bolton, Coventry City, and Dundee attacker initially joined Consadole Sapporo on 28 July 2024. He made his debut on 16 August as a substitute and scored his first goal from the penalty spot in a 5–3 win over Sagan Tosu.

On December 1, 2024, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo was relegated to the J2 League after spending seven years in the top tier.  

The club, which is currently participating in the Japanese League 2, aims to ensure stability in their attacking lineup, which is why they’ve chosen to retain the striker known for his impressive goal-scoring ability.  

This season, he has netted seven goals while playing in the Japanese second league with Sapporo.