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Mjøndalen's adventure for striker Alie Conteh in Norway
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mjøndalen’s adventure for striker Alie Conteh in Norway 

Alie Conteh, a Sierra Leonean footballer, has secured work and residence permits to play for Mjøndalen in the 2024 season.

Mjøndalen competes in Obos Ligaen, the second tier in the Norwegian football league system.

The former FC Kallon and East End Lions striker was on trial with the team this summer and impressed immediately, even scoring two goals in an internal game.

The nineteen-year-old, who is a centre-forward, arrived in Norway on Friday and is ready to start training with his new teammates. 

Conteh is mainly a centre-forward but can also play in both wing roles. Head coach Kevin Nicol is also delighted to have the nineteen-year-old join the team. 

While other European clubs were interested, Conteh chose Mjøndalen. 

Head coach Kevin Nicol is delighted to have the fast player with excellent heading skills, who can also play in both wing roles. The team has high hopes for him.

David Kalokoh features in Jong Ajax's win over De Graafschap
by FSL News

David Kalokoh features in Jong Ajax’s win over De Graafschap

David Kalokoh, a football player from Sierra Leone, played a crucial role in Jong Ajax’s 2-0 victory against De Graafschap in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie on Monday, 11 March 2024. 

Jaydon Banel and Nassef Chourak scored in the 62nd and 98th minutes, respectively, securing their eighth win in 30 games for the season.

This win followed a string of defeats to NAC Breda, ADO Den Haag, SC Telstar, and TOP Oss, making it their first win in five matches. 

Kalokoh, an 18-year-old left-winger, was subbed off in the 86th minute. 

He has signed a new deal with Ajax, extending his stay until June 30, 2027.

Kalokoh was born in Sierra Leone and moved to Venlo, where he played with VV Vos for six years before joining VVV Venlo. At 13 years old, he came to Amsterdam to train with AFC Ajax. 

He signed his first professional contract with Ajax at the age of 15 in March 2021 and played in the UEFA Youth League in 2022.

Kalokoh made his Eerste Divisie debut on 28 April 2023, playing against his former club, VVV Venlo.

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Sullay Kaikai Wins Cambridge's February Player Of The Month Award
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sullay Kaikai Wins Cambridge’s Player Of The Month Award 

The winger of the Cambridge United team has won his first award of the season after an outstanding performance in February.

He contributed with one goal and four assists for the team. Kaikai, the winger, expressed his gratitude to the fans for recognising his efforts. He said, “It is a big thing to have my performances recognised by the fans. 

Ultimately, the goal is to help the team achieve its targets, but having the fans recognise my efforts is something special.” 

Love Cambridge is the sponsor of the Player of the Month award, and it is part of Cambridge BID, which is a collaboration of 1,200 businesses working to promote and improve the city of Cambridge. 

Each month’s winner will visit different famous locations in the city, courtesy of Love Cambridge, to have their photo taken with the award.

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Abu Kamara brace helps Inform Portsmouth defeat Shrewsbury Town
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Portsmouth’s John Mousinho impressed with striker Abu Kamara

John Mousinho has praised Abu Kamara for his performance in Portsmouth’s push for promotion to the Championship. 

On Tuesday, Kamara was handful in their win as Kusini Yengi’s double saw Portsmouth take another step closer to the Championship with a 2-1 victory over Burton Albion.

As a result, Pompey is five points clear of second-placed Derby County and six in front of Bolton Wanderers in third.

Kamara, a 20-year-old on loan from Norwich City, has been a key player for the League One leaders, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists in 38 league matches. 

He has become popular with the supporters, and although Norwich intends to bring him back to Carrow Road next season, they want him to impress suitably in pre-season to join their first-team squad. 

Kamara has a job to do in Portsmouth as they seek to secure their return to the Championship with 12 games remaining. 

Mousinho was impressed with Kamara’s performance in their last match and believes that he has more room for improvement before the end of the season.

The striker is still eligible to represent Sierra Leone despite a report from Football Insider’s reporter Peter O’Rourke that Kamara has turned down a chance to play for the West African nation.

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Augustine Williams & Buya Turay make official Indy & Legion debut
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Augustine Williams & Buya Turay make official Indy & Legion debut

On Saturday, two Sierra Leonean strikers, Augustine Williams and Buya Turay, started for their respective clubs in the USL Championship.

Williams’s Indy Eleven suffered an opening defeat in the USL Championship on Saturday despite the inclusion of Augustine Williams in the starting eleven.

They lost 2-1 to Oakland Roots SC, their Western Conference opponent, in their only matchup for the 2024 season.

Indy continues its road swing next Saturday at Memphis 901 FC at 4 p.m. ET before returning home on March 23 for their home opener against Sacramento Republic FC.

In the meantime, Mohamed Buya Turay started for his new side, Birmingham Legion FC, who won 1-0 against Phoenix Rising at Rising Park, marking the start of the new USL Championship season.

Legion took the lead thanks to Diba Nwegbo’s strike, which deflected off an opponent before finding its way into the back of the net.

Striker Turay was substituted in the 62nd minute of the game due to an injury. Their next away game is scheduled on March 23 against Hartford Athletic.

Emmanuel Samadia was present as an unused substitute for Hartford Athletic in their recent game against El Paso Locomotive, which they won 1-0.

El Paso Locomotive FC had a disappointing start to their 2024 season as they lost 1-0 to Samadia’s Hartford Athletic on Saturday night at Southwest University Park.

Striker Daniel Kanu nets in Charlton win over Carlisle
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Daniel Kanu nets in Charlton’s win over Carlisle

Sierra Leone’s Daniel Kanu scored yet again, while Alfie May scored twice to ensure Charlton’s victory.

Charlton secured their second consecutive League One victory this season with a 3-2 win over Carlisle United. 

Despite an unexpected lead from Luke Armstrong’s 20th-minute volley, Charlton managed to turn the game around with goals on either side of half-time. May scored the first, following up a deflected shot from Kanu in the 37th minute, and Kanu himself scored the second, crashing home from close range in the 54th minute.

Carlisle’s manager, Paul Simpson, had urged his players to show pride, and they did so by equalising from the penalty spot through Taylor Charters after Macaulay Gillesphey fouled Armstrong.

However, Charlton’s superior quality eventually showed, and May scored the decisive third goal. He latched onto a loose back-pass from former Addick Sam Lavelle and rounded the keeper to claim his fourth goal in four games, after only scoring one goal in the previous 13 games.

Charlton’s first home victory since November has now placed them comfortably in mid-table, with a 10-point lead over 21st-placed Cheltenham, and has quickly eliminated any relegation concerns. 

Unfortunately, Carlisle’s 10th loss in 11 games means they will almost certainly be relegated.

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Sierra Leone's Alhassan Koroma nets first career hat trick
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Alhassan Koroma nets first career hat trick

On Friday, Al Shahaniya midfielder Alhassan Koroma scored his first career hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Al-Sailiya in round 12 of the Qatar second-tier campaign. 

The former East End Lions and Linense midfielder took his tally to six in the ongoing campaign. 

The Sierra Leone International expressed his joy in helping his side secure a fantastic win as they continue to chase promotion. 

He tweeted, “I couldn’t have asked for a better feeling than scoring my first career hat trick. It’s a moment I’ll never forget and I’m grateful for the support of my teammates and coaches who helped make it possible. Allah is great.” 

This win helped Al Shahania Sports maintain their second spot in the Qatari second tier as they continued their pursuit of promotion. 

Al-Khor, who is tied with the same points, is leading on goal difference and currently sits at the top of the table.

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The former East End Lions and Linense midfielder took his tally to six in the ongoing campaign.
The former East End Lions and Linense midfielder took his tally to six in the ongoing campaign.
Samadia, Turay & Williams could make debuts for new USL clubs
by FSL News

Samadia, Turay & Williams could make debuts for new clubs

Sierra Leone internationals Emmanuel Samadia, Mohamed Buya Turay, and Augustine Williams are set to kick off their season this weekend in the USL Championship with their respective clubs.

Emmanuel Samadia, a left-back, joined the American USL Championship Hartford Athletic in November 2023 and has been active in the preseason with his new team ahead of their opener against El Paso Locomotive FC at Southwest University Park on Saturday.

Mohamed Buya Turay, who signed for Birmingham Legion FC after leaving Danish Superliga club Danish Superliga, is in line for his USL debut. 

Turay’s Birmingham Legion is set to take on Phoenix Rising at Rising FC Soccer Complex on Saturday. 

Recognized USL striker Augustine Williams, who contributed to 66 total USLC regular-season goals last season (10th), is without a doubt ready for his debut if selected. 

Indy Eleven will travel to battle Oakland Roots on Sunday, as Williams can’t wait to kick start his season this weekend.

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Mohamed Buya Turay, who signed for Birmingham Legion FC after leaving Danish Superliga club Danish Superliga, is in line for his USL debut.
Mohamed Buya Turay, who signed for Birmingham Legion FC after leaving Danish Superliga club Danish Superliga, is in line for his USL debut.
Recognized USL striker Augustine Williams, who contributed to 66 total USLC regular-season goals last season (10th), is without a doubt ready for his debut if selected.
Recognized USL striker Augustine Williams, who contributed to 66 total USLC regular-season goals last season (10th), is without a doubt ready for his debut if selected.
Sierra Leone's Daniel Kanu helps Charlton Athletic beat Cheltenham
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Daniel Kanu helps Charlton Athletic beat Cheltenham

On Tuesday, Sierra Leone International Daniel Kanu scored as Charlton Athletic defeated Curtis Davies’ Cheltenham Town 3-1 in the English League One.

The goal was Kanu’s third for Charlton Athletic since returning from his Southend United loan spell. 

After the Addicks took a first-half lead through Kanu, Liam Sercombe, in the 70th minute, drew parity for the home side. 

But two late strikes from Tyreeq Bakinson and Alfie May ensured Charlton’s victory. The win eased their relegation fears and lifted them seven points clear of their hosts and the drop zone.

Kanu scored the first goal for Charlton, while Sercombe equalized for Cheltenham. Bakinson scored a late goal to give Charlton a lead, and May scored the third goal to win the match.

Charlton Athletic secured a win that moved them up to 14th place in the table. Nathan Jones’ squad will now prepare to host Carlisle United at the Valley on Saturday.

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Issa Kallon nets Nantong Zhiyun's debut goal in the Chinese Super League
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Issa Kallon nets Zhiyun’s debut goal in Chinese Super League 

On Saturday, Sierra Leone International Issa Kallon made a bold debut for Nantong Zhiyun in the Chinese Super League opening game of the 2024 season.

Nantong Zhiyun played away to Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Kallon, who is 28 years old, scored the equalizer for Nantong Zhiyun in the 67th minute. He received a pass and slotted the ball at the bottom right of the net. 

The home team, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, was held to a draw by Nantong Zhiyun.

Kallon had joined Nantong Zhiyun after winning the title of last season with Shanghai Port. 

He started his football career as a youth exponent from FC Utrecht and made his Eredivisie debut on 24th August 2014 in a 1-2 away win against Feyenoord on 24 August 2014 in a 1–2 away win against Feyenoord.

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