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Charlton Athletic striker Daniel Kanu pens new long-term contract
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Charlton Athletic striker Kanu pens new long-term contract 

Daniel Kanu, an academy graduate who joined Charlton Athletic at U11 level, has signed a new long-term contract until 2027. This season, he has scored four goals and provided one assist for the first team.

In November 2023, Kanu made his senior debut for Sierra Leone in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt.

Earlier this term, the striker went on loan to National League side Southend United and made a fantastic home debut, scoring four goals in a 5-0 win against Solihull Moors.

Kanu was named the Valley Gold Young Player of the Year for the 2021/22 season after an impressive first-year scholar campaign that saw him score 41 goals for the academy and make his senior debut.

After signing his new deal, Kanu expressed his excitement and said: “It’s a dream come true – I’m excited for the future. I’ve been at this club since U11s, so it’s been a long journey. I signed my first professional contract two years ago – around this time actually – and I’m just grateful to the academy and everyone else that’s been part of my journey to get me to where I am today.”

Charlton Athletic’s Technical Director, Andy Scott, expressed his delight in tying Kanu down to a long-term contract. “We want to keep our best young players at the football club, and we’re delighted to have secured Daniel for the future.

This season, he has shown that he’s got the quality, and he’s demonstrated that he can score goals. His attitude to working and improving is exceptional, and we believe that we can make him into a player that’s going to have a big, bright future at the club.”

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Chinese side Nantong Zhiyun set to unveil New Acquisition Issa Kallon
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Nantong Zhiyun set to unveil New Acquisition Issa Kallon

Chinese professional football club Nantong Zhiyun, based in Rugao, Jiangsu, is set to unveil its new acquisition Issa Kallon.

Sierra Leone’s winger Issa Kallon has safely arrived on Monday after he penned a two-year deal with Nantong Zhiyun.

Kallon, 28, has been handed a fresh start in the Chinese Super League, the top tier of Chinese football after he won the 2023 title with Shanghai Port.

Nantong Zhiyun plays its home matches at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center, and the former Cambuur attacker can’t wait to meet the fans.

The former Cambuur winger moved to Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League on July 28, 2022. Kallon, born in the Netherlands, has played as a former youth international for the Netherlands.

Kallon, 28, was part of the Sierra Leone 2021 Africa Cup of Nations squad. In the Cup of Nations, he played in Sierra Leone’s 2-2 draw against the Ivory Coast on January 16, 2022. 

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Center-back Amara Nallo Impressive with Liverpool U21
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Center-back Amara Nallo Impressive with Liverpool U21

In the Premier League 2 Division One season, Amara Nallo made twelve appearances for Liverpool and helped them convincingly defeat Fulham.

Jayden Danns scored his 20th goal of the season, leading Liverpool U21s to a 2-0 win against Fulham in the Premier League 2 on Sunday.

Despite only turning 17 in mid-November, Nallo, who arrived at Liverpool in the same summer, has become a regular part of the U21s defence.

He typically plays on the left side of the central pairing and has demonstrated both physical strength and technical ability, even against senior sides in the EFL Trophy.

Although it may be some time before he is considered for the first team, Nallo is expected to continue his progress with the U21s in 2024.

Amara Nallo, a strong left-sided defender, signed for Liverpool FC from West Ham United in September 2023. He’s comfortable bringing the ball out from the back as a centre-half.

Sierra Leone's Issa Kallon set to join Nantong Zhiyun
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Issa Kallon set to join Nantong Zhiyun

Sierra Leone’s winger Issa Kallon has confirmed joining Chinese Super League side Nantong Zhiyun on a two-year deal.

The former Shanghai Port winger will travel to China from Holland in the coming days. He won the 2023 title with Shanghai Port in October.

The former Cambuur winger moved to Shanghai Port in the Chinese Super League on July 28, 2022. Kallon, who was born in the Netherlands, has played as a former youth international for the Netherlands.

Kallon, 28, was part of the Sierra Leone 2021 Africa Cup of Nations squad. He played in Sierra Leone’s 2-2 draw against the Ivory Coast on January 16, 2022, in the Cup of Nations. 

Midfielder Alusine Koroma joins Spanish side Orihuela CF
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Midfielder Alusine Koroma joins Spanish side Orihuela CF

Midfielder Alusine Koroma has signed a two-year contract with Orihuela CF in the Segunda Federation, in the fourth level of the Spanish football league system.

In the first half of this campaign, Koroma made sixteen appearances for Vélez CF before joining rivals Orihuela CF.

“I am delighted to be part of Orihuela CF, and I am looking forward to helping the team as much as possible,” Koroma told Football Sierra Leone Media. 

“As I step into a new football adventure, my heart swells with gratitude for each one of you. My time at Velez has been nothing short of incredible, brimming with unforgettable memories and the unwavering support of the staff, management, especially Coach Magnus – a true father figure to me – the board, and the passionate fans. You’ve made Velez feel like home,” Koroma noted. 

In 2019, Koroma was a member of the East End Lions team that emerged victorious in the Sierra Leone National Premier League. Later that same year, he underwent a trial with Real Balompédica Linense, a Spanish club where his twin brother, Alhassan, had already signed.

Koroma eventually signed for the club, and in February 2021, he made his debut for the reserve team against CD Alcalá Del Valle.

In June 2021, both Koroma brothers extended their contract with Linense for three more years.

FC Midtjylland move delights Striker Alhaji Kamara
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

FC Midtjylland move delights Striker Alhaji Kamara

Sierra Leone international Alhaji Kamara has expressed his delight after signing a two-year deal with Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland.

The 29-year-old striker will reunite with his former coach, Thomas Thomasberg, who he worked with at Randers FC with great success. Photo: FC Midtjylland

Kamara is physically strong and will soon join the first team’s preparations in Portugal. He is excited to start a new chapter in his career.

“It’s a great opportunity for me. I’m familiar with Midtjylland from the Superliga, and it’s a major club that competes for titles. It’s a fantastic motivation,” says Kamara.

“Thomasberg and I go way back to our time together at Randers FC, so he knows what I’m capable of. I have great faith in my abilities and look forward to meeting my new teammates at the training camp.”

He has scored over 100 goals in his active football career, which has included stints in Danish, Swedish and American football.

“Kamara is a physically strong player who can provide the team with some of the attributes we lack. There is tough competition for places in the attack, but it’s important for us to bring in players who possess skills that are missing,” says football director Peter Sand.

Peter Sand is supported by Thomas Thomasberg, who has a deep understanding of the striker from their shared past in Randers.

“We are adding a player who offers us a different dimension with his physical presence and goal-scoring ability on the field. Kamara is someone who can turn football matches around,” says Thomas Thomasberg, adding, “He is known to display great courage on the field. Additionally, he has excellent timing and a sense of where the goal is, which is evident from his outstanding goal-scoring record throughout his career.”

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Kamil Conteh has a successful Bristol Rovers debut
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kamil Conteh had a successful Bristol Rovers debut

Sierra Leone International Kamil Conteh made a successful debut for Bristol Rovers, helping them to end their four-match losing streak in League One.

The team secured a 3-1 victory against Oxford at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, with goals from Chris Martin, Thomas, and Harvey Vale.

Kamil, who is 21 years old and recently signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the club after moving from Grimsby Town, played the full match and contributed to their win.

Martin, who extended his contract with the Gas earlier this week, met Antony Evans’ flick from a Jack Hunt cross to plant a left-foot shot low past goalkeeper Jamie Cumming in the 16th minute.

The home team extended their lead by two goals just six minutes after the first goal. Luke Thomas received a pass from Sam Finley and danced his way past multiple defenders before shooting from the edge of the box into the bottom corner. Despite the goalkeeper getting a hand to the ball, the shot was too powerful to stop.

Jed Ward made a crucial save when he denied Ruben Rodrigues on the 52nd minute. However, Oxford managed to score a goal when Cameron Branagan’s shot from outside the box was deflected off Mark Harris and went in six minutes later.

With 13 minutes remaining, Rovers sealed the victory when Cummings saved Finley’s low shot, but Harvey Vale was quick to pounce on the rebound and scored.

Sierra Leone striker Augustine Williams joins Indy Eleven
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone striker Augustine Williams joins Indy Eleven

Indy Eleven has announced that they have signed Sierra Leonean striker, Augustine Williams, for the upcoming 2024 USL Championship season.

Williams had an impressive performance last season, scoring sixteen goals for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.

This will be the 26-year-old’s seventh professional club in the United States since he began his career with Portland Timbers 2 in 2016.

Indy Eleven has not disclosed the terms of the deal, and it is subject to league and federation approval as per club policy. Williams, who scored fifteen goals in 2022 with Charleston, is now embarking on a new adventure.

He was also named in the second-team All-USL honours for his performance last season, which is the second time in his career he has received this recognition.

He spent three seasons (2019-21) as part of the LA Galaxy and In 51 matches as part of the USL Championship’s Galaxy II squad, Williams tallied 20 goals and four assists.

Odense Boldklub confirm striker Mohamed Turay to leave club
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Odense Boldklub confirm striker Mohamed Turay to leave

Danish top-flight football club based in Odense have confirmed Sierra Leone International is in talks with another club ahead of exiting Odense Boldklub.

The former Malmö FF attacker joined OB in May last year, on a contract until 2025 and has featured in all competitions and scored three goals.

“29-year-old Sierra Leone striker Mohamed Buya Turay is not on the training ground today as he visits a club to discuss his terms for a transfer.

“We currently have no further comment on the matter and we will communicate on our platforms should anything further happen,” OB announced on their website.

The 29-year-old striker became the top scorer in Allsvenskan with 15 goals in 2019, where he won the Swedish championship together with Djurgårdens IF.

Turay’s next move will be his eleventh professional club since his career with starting his career with Juventus IF in 2013.

Augustus Kargbo on target in Cesena's win over Pontedera
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Augustus Kargbo on target in Cesena’s win over Pontedera

Sierra Leone International Augustus Kargbo scored Cesena’s fourth in the 4-0 thrashing of Pontedera in the Italian series C on Saturday.

Kargbo, 24, recorded his fourth of the campaign in eighteen appearances this season as they secured the top spot in the promotion race.

The visitors suffered from the start as they were unable to handle the home side’s direct football. 

Cristian Shpendi scored a hat-trick, and the win was finished off by Kargbo’s goal in the 37th minute of the first half. 

In the second half, Cesena controlled position and saw their victory with no response from the Granata.

On Sunday, Cesena will travel to Ancona as they maintain their position at the summit. 

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