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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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Attacker Isaac Babadi signs new PSV Eindhoven until 2028
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Attacker Isaac Babadi signs new PSV Eindhoven deal until 2028

PSV has agreed to sign Isaac Babadi, an eighteen-year-old midfielder from the PSV Academy, to a four-and-a-half-year contract. Babadi expressed his happiness and pride as he looks forward to playing for PSV in the coming years.

Isaac Babadi, a talented midfielder signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with PSV after making his debut in both the Eredivisie and the UEFA Champions League this season. 

He aims to help PSV win the championship and become an important basic player. 

Director of Football Affairs Earnest Stewart is thrilled to have Isaac on the team and praises his creativity and ability to hold his own in a team with a lot of quality. 

Last season, Isaac played thirty games in the Kitchen Champion Division, scoring five times. 

Since his official debut in August 2023, he has played seventeen games for PSV 1 and scored his first Eredivisie goal in February.

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Augustus Kargbo was delighted after scoring a hattrick for Cesena
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Augustus Kargbo pleased with his first pro-hat-trick in Cesena’s win

Augustus Kargbo achieved a significant milestone in his football career by scoring three goals in a single match for his team, Cesena, in week 29 of the Serie C.

Despite receiving a booking in the first half, Kargbo remained focused and determined to help his team to a decisive 4-0 victory over Virtus Entella.

This win marks Cesena’s fifth consecutive league victory, which puts them in a strong position to achieve promotion to Serie B.

“What a night! I am proud to be part of this team and I am excited to see us grow together. This is my first career hat trick and I am buzzing! Allah is the Greatest,” the Sierra Leone International posted on Twitter. 

“I am happy with my performance, but at the same time, I am saddened that I won’t be able to help my teammates in the next game as I will be suspended. It’s a great feeling to score a hat-trick in a professional match, and I am very pleased, especially with the victory. It’s always nice for a striker to score a goal,” during his post-match, Kargbo noted.

“I would like to thank my teammates for supporting me and helping me grow as a player. Before coming to the game, I called my mom, and she told me I would score a hat trick, so I dedicated it to her. Although I feel that I had other more significant performances than today, the numbers speak for themselves, and today is the most important.”

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Striker Augustine Williams eagerly looking forward to new USL season.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Augustine Williams eagerly looking forward to new season

Indy Eleven’s new acquisition, Augustine Williams, is eagerly awaiting the start of the new USL Championship season. 

This Sierra Leone International has been among the top scorers in the division for two seasons. He has contributed to 66 USLC regular season goals, making him one of two 2024 Boys in Blue to hold this record. 

In 2022, Williams scored 16 goals, which accounted for 40% of Charleston’s goals. This total is the most that any player has scored in a regular season during the squad’s USL Championship era. 

He was awarded second-team All-USL honours, marking the second time he has received this accolade for his achievements.

Augustine Williams joins the Boys in Blue following a USL Championship Final run with the Charleston Battery in 2023. 

“We have had an amazing preparation since joining the team. We have one more friendly match against Detroit before we start focusing on our opening USL Championship tier game against Oakland Roots on March 9th in California,” says Augustine Williams to FSL News.

Preparation has always been the same. The coach wants us to have a very aggressive team – to be comfortable on the ball and dominant. 

That’s what we have been showing in the last few friendly games. We’re hoping to take that same momentum against Oakland Roots – in search of our first three points of the new campaign.

So, I am excited, the team is excited – we can’t wait for the season to get started. We can show what we’re about to make a statement in our first game.”

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Kallum Cesay pens Wealdstone's permanent deal
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kallum Cesay pens Wealdstone’s permanent deal

Wealdstone has confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone international Kallum Cesay, 21, on a permanent deal.

“Kallum will be wearing squad number 21 but won’t be eligible for our FA Trophy 5th-round tie against Hendon, but he will be available for selection in our National League fixture at Woking this Saturday,” the club said in the statement. 

Cesay has been out of football since he departed Tottenham’s prestigious academy after making 45 appearances across three seasons, consistently in Premier League 2. 

He also played five games in the EFL Trophy, which saw Tottenham’s most talented young players compete against League One and League Two sides.

In 2022, Cesay made his senior international debut for Sierra Leone, where he quickly became an important player for his national team. Since his debut, he has had four caps with two goals to his name, demonstrating his prowess on the international stage.

It’s worth noting that the club currently plays in the National League, which is the fifth tier of the English football league system.

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Augustus Kargbo takes Serie C tally to six with Cesena
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Augustus Kargbo takes Serie C tally to six with Cesena

On Monday, Sierra Leone international Augustus Kargbo recorded his sixth of the season as Cesena defeated Sestri Levante 3-1 in week 27 of their Italian Serie C.

Kargbo, who was making his twenty-first appearance – goal came in the 68th minute and helped his team to take a 2-1 lead. 

Donnarumma scored another goal in the 89th minute to secure a 3-1 victory for Cesena FC. 

With 68 points from 27 games, Cesena FC currently sits at the top of the Serie C standings with a 12-point lead over the second-placed team, Torres – with eleven games left to play before the season ends.