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David Sesay was in action for Weymouth last season.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Defender David Sesay pens Eastbourne deal

Defender David Sesay, who was named in Sierra Leone’s squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, is ready for a new adventure with National League South club Eastbourne Borough.

The club announced that they are delighted to announce the signing of David Sesay, 25, from Weymouth.

Sesay, who came through the academy at Watford, where he spent eleven years before being released in 2018, is excited to join the Sports.

“I’m excited for the move as they club set an ambitious goal,” Sesay to Football Sierra Leone.

“I delighted to be part of their exciting plans, hopefully, we can push for promotion togther.”

The Sierra Leone international joined Weymouth on loan for the second half of the 2022/23 season before making that move permanent over the summer.

Sesay played an integral role in what the Terras dubbed ‘Tashe Great Escape’ in beating the drop to Step 3 on the final day of the season.

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Daniel Kanu in action for Sierra Leone in the 2-0 defeat to Egypt
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Charlton Athletic striker Daniel Kanu on his Sierra Leone debut 

On Sunday, Cheltenham striker Daniel Kanu came off the bench with 30 minutes remaining against Mo Salah’s Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification as Sierra Leone suffered a 2-0 defeat – an admirable result considering they finished with nine men and played with ten men for 60 minutes.

Kanu, who joined Southern United on a short-term loan from Charlton Athletic on 6 October 2023, was pleased with the International experience.

“It was an honour to make my debut for my country – something I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. I really enjoyed the opportunity to play at such a big stage being the World Cup qualifiers,” Kanu to Football Sierra Leone.

“My debut means a lot to me as a player as it created a memory to cherish for a long time. I wish to create more memories as I continue representing the country. 

On His development 

“The aim right now is to continue to develop as a player – to be able to give more and more for my team and the country.

It was my first time away representing my nation, so I was very excited and optimistic about what was to come. I was welcomed very well by all the players and staff – they all made me feel at home.”

He added, “I enjoyed being around the team as there was such a great vibe about them. Overall, it was a great experience as I’m very proud and grateful to have been blessed with the opportunity.”

The 5ft 11in attacker joined Charlton Athletic at U11 level and penned his first professional contract in February 2022.

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Queens Park Rangers right-back Osman Kakay underlined that Sierra Leone must build on the two performances against Ethiopia and Egypt in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

We can build on our performance – Osman Kakay

Queens Park Rangers right-back Osman Kakay underlined that Sierra Leone must build on the two performances against Ethiopia and Egypt in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. 

He outlined that in 2024, the emphasis is to win matches in the race to  Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

On Wednesday, Sierra Leone secured a point from the draw with Ethiopia at El Jadida, Morocco, before they suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Pharaohs of Egypt in the Liberian Capital, Monrovia, on Sunday. 

Speaking to Football Sierra Leone while recapping the Leone Stars’ performances in both games, Kakay, who skippered against Egypt, noted, “The two games were two important games for us, I think what we can take is the positives despite the defeat to Egypt.”

“One positive result and a good account of oursleves amces against Egypt from the way we played you can see the team now have a good indentity to go and win games against tough African oppositions,” the QPR defender said.

“Now, the emphasis is to get results in 2024 to help our push in the qualifiers. Overall, I am pleased with every player’s commitment – everyone is hungry and determined. You can tell every player proud of playing for their country it means a lot us.”

“The backroom staff helping set the standards on the way we wanted to play. Everything looking positive and I am happy to be part of it.”

Egypt on six points, Burkina Faso and Guinea Bissau are second and third with four points – Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, and Djibouti are fourth, fifth and sixth on the table, respectively, following matchday two.

The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue next June as Sierra Leone hosts Djibouti before travelling to tackle second place, Burkina Faso.

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World Cup Group A, B & C standings after Matchday two in the campaign
World Cup Group A, B & C standings after Matchday two in the campaign
Amadou Bakayoko bags brace as Dundee thrash St Miren
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Amadou Bakayoko bags brace as Dundee thrash St Miren

On Saturday, Sierra Leone International Amadou Bakayoko recorded a brace as Dundee thrashed St. Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.

Bakayoko, 27, third of the season, came in the 16th and 57th-minute as Dundee moved two points off third place in the Scottish Premiership as they thrashed high-flying St Mirren at Dens Park.

Amadou Bakayoko walloped in the opener before Zak Rudden doubled their lead from the spot on the brink of the break, giving the hosts a comfortable cushion.

Bakayoko tapped in his second just before the hour mark, then Zach Robinson iced the cake with a fourth in the 85th minute.

Tony Docherty’s side became the first club outside the Old Firm to beat St Mirren in the league this season, as they moved up to fifth.

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Amadou Bakayoko bags brace as Dundee thrash St Miren
Amadou Bakayoko bags brace as Dundee thrash St Miren
Abu Kamara nets Portsmouth winner in the Motors Trophy
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Abu Kamara nets Portsmouth winner in Motors Trophy

Abu Kamara scored his third goal of the season as Portsmouth won at Leyton Orient to finish top of Southern Group E in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy despite playing more than three-quarters of the game with just ten men.

The visitors recovered from Sean Raggett’s sent-off by taking the lead through Christian Saydee just before the break.

Joe Pigott came off the bench to draw the Londoners level. However, Abu Kamara grabbed the winner in the 77th minute for Portsmouth.

“The manager had a bit of a pop at me in the first half for not running, so when the ball broke for Kas – I just had to get my head down and get into a position to make up his mind.

“It was always going to be tough after going down to 10 men so early in the game, but the boys dug deep to get the result,” Abu Kamara told the club’s website. 

The sending-off meant a couple of changes in shape that led Kamara to take up some unfamiliar positions.

He explained, “I got told to play as a wing-back, but they flooded bodies forward, so I was basically in a right-back role.

“The gaffer then decided to change the formation, so I played as a ‘number eight’ and switched with Harry Jewitt-White.

“It’s another new position, but you’ve just got to do what you’ve got to do and put in those hard yards.”

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Augustine Williams helps Battery to USL Western Conference final
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Augustine Williams helps Battery to USL Western Conference final

Augustine Williams helps Battery to USL Western Conference final

Augustine Williams scored as Charleston Battery crowned 2023 USL Eastern Conference champions Patriots Point on Sunday.

The Sierra Leone International recorded his sixteen of the season to help Battery to a 2-1 win over Louisville City. An early goal from Arturo Rodriguez set the tone for the night as Williams converted a penalty that proved to be the difference. 

“My job is to help the team win anyway,” Williams told Football Sierra Leone.

The Batterys’ top scorer added, “It’s great if I score, but my number 1 objective is to help the team win.”

“I’m happy to be able to score my sixteen goals in all competitions. This shows my hard work and dedication have paid off.

The victory propelled Charleston to the USL Championship Final for the first time since 2012. 

They’ll face Phoenix Rising in the Western Conference Champions Final on Sunday, 12 November 2023.

Charleston Battery aiming to win their fifth league title in club history.

Williams is on the home support as he dedicates the conference title to them.

“It’s been an amazing feeling. We call them the twelfth man for a reason. They’ve always backed us from the beginning, even from last year. The guys over here, we can see it. For them to support us, to see it all the way through, it’s been very, very massive for us. As long as these guys are behind us, we’re gonna give them everything that we got.”

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Charleston Battery crowned 2023 Eastern Conference Champions
Charleston Battery crowned 2023 Eastern Conference Champions
Plymouth Argyle confirm Mustapha Bundu suffered hamstring
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Plymouth Argyle confirm Mustapha Bundu suffered hamstring

Plymouth Argyle attacker Mustapha Bundu has been ruled out for a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury following MRI confirmation. 

Bundu and teammate Hardie limped off during last weekend’s 3-2 defeat at Ipswich Town.

Manager Steven Schumacher has confirmed that both remain on the injured list with hamstring problems. The Sierra Leone International suffered a grade two hamstring strain.

Bundu’s injury is not considered too serious, but he could be out of action for only a couple of weeks. Manager Steven Schumacher is hopeful Bundu can return sooner.

Schumacher said: ” Mustapha is moving a little bit better; he’s got a bit more range and a bit more power through his hamstring. Touch wood, he won’t be too long. As [physiotherapist] Gareth [Law] always says, he’ll treat the player and not the scan, and get their rehab in order accordingly, to get them back on the pitch as soon as possible.”

With ten days to Sierra Leone’s opening World Cup 2026 qualifier against Ethiopia, the news makes Bundu’s availability slimmer. 

Mustapha Bundu opened his Plymouth Argyle as they returned to winning ways at Home Park with a 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday on 25th October.

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Rapid București interested in young Sierra Leone midfielder Salliue Bah
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Rapid București interested in Sierra Leone’s Sallieu Bah

FC Rapid București reportedly interested in Sierra Leone International 17-year-old midfielder Sallieu Bah after the youngster impressed on trial last week.

Bah, who made his Sierra Leone debut against Guinea-Bissau in the Final African Cup of Nations qualifier in September, is a potential transfer to Rapidiștii.

Reports reaching this medium indicated that Bah, who scored a hat-trick for Petrolul 95 Ploiesti in their 6-1 triumph over AFC Brebu on Friday, has impressed the București head coach Cristiano Bergodi.

The football prospect sensation started his playing career in the Sierra Leone domestic league, winning six man-of-the-match performances last season before he was g awarded a trial in Germany with a lower-league club.

He was listed on the Guardian’s top next generation of 60 of the best young talents in world football. 

Bah was recently part of the Sierra Leone training camp in Morocco, where they played 1-1 with Benin and defeated Somalia 2-0 during the Fifa window last month.

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Salliue Bah in action for Sierra Leone during their 2-0 win over Somalia in at the Stade de Berrechid in Casablanca.
Salliue Bah in action for Sierra Leone during their 2-0 win over Somalia in at the Stade de Berrechid in Casablanca.
Alex Bangura helps Boro reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Alex Bangura helps Boro reach Carabao Cup last eight

Sierra Leone International Alex Bangura, who was restored to the Middlesbrough left side of the defence in their Carabao Cup win over Exeter, provided two assists.

Michael Carrick’s side progressed to the Carabao Cup’s last eight for the first time in five years after a thrilling win at League One Exeter.

The home side had opened the scoring through Ryan Trevitt as he blasted into the top corner from the edge of the box.

But Morgan Rogers’ curling effort through Bangura’s assist drew Boro level after the break as Samuel Silvera fired Boro ahead from another assist from Bangura.

Alex Bangura showed tremendous desire to get a foot in and win back possession for Rogers, who curled into the top corner.

Trevitt’s long-range goal levelled the scoring for Exeter, but a late penalty converted by Emmanuel Latte Lath sent Boro through.

The win ended Exeter’s hopes of a first EFL Cup quarter-final appearance as they bowed out in the last 16 for the fifth time in the club’s history.

Boro awaits to know who they face in the Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals later today.

The draw will take place live on Sky Sports following the conclusion of the Round Four tie between Manchester United and Newcastle United on Wednesday, 1 November.

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Cesena attacker Augustus Kargbo says he wants to relaunch himself with his new team following his two goals on Monday evening.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Augustus Kargbo aim high with Italian side Cesena

Cesena attacker Augustus Kargbo says he wants to relaunch himself with his new team following his two goals on Monday evening.

Sierra Leone International Augustus Kargbo was pivotal in Cesena‘s Seroie C Round 11 victory over Carrarese with two goals at the Orogel Stadium Dino Manuzzi on Monday evening.

The former Crotone attacker scored his second and third of the season in the 14th and 72nd minutes, respectively, to help his side maintain the second spot on the league standings.

I’m happy to have given my contribution. As always, I try to give my best – and today, it was important to win again. We did it, and I’m very happy about the victory,” Kargbo told the club’s website.

He added, “I dedicate my goals to the family. I have an Italian family who came from Crotone. I dedicated the victory to us for the sacrifices we have made. We have had some difficult days because when we don’t win, we are not calm – I dedicate the victory to us.”

In his Present Situation with Cesena 

For the moment, I feel very good in Cesena. It’s a calm environment where you can do well. I want to continue giving my best. I’m happy that the goals have arrived. I want to relaunch myself together with the team. When you reach common goals, the individuals succeed. My teammates are helping me grow day after day.” 

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