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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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Issa Kallon's Shanghai Port Clinch 2023 Chinese Super League title
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Issa Kallon’s Shanghai Port Clinch Super League title

Shanghái Port played a 1-1 draw against Shandong Taishan to clinch their second Chinese Super League (CSL) title on Sunday with a game to spare.

The hosts broke the deadlock in the 16th minute when Zhang Linpeng’s cross released Lyu Wenjun to side-foot home. Wenneng Xie levelled the scoreline in the 89th minute but was too late as the home team held on to the win.

Kallon was named on the bench as Shanghai had led Shandong by five points at the top of the table before the duel, and it was no surprise that the match brimmed with an intense atmosphere.

A physical altercation erupted before halftime between Chen Pu and Lyu as they vied for position inside the penalty area.

A scuffle broke out again when Shanghai’s Li Shuai brought down Fei Nanduo in the 75th minute, prompting the Shandong forward to retaliate by pushing Li to the ground. Fei received a red card, thus reducing both sides to nine players.

The Sierra Leone International contributed five goals in twenty-five appearances in all competitions for the Chinese side. 

On 28 July 2022, Kallon joined the Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port.

Elsewhere on Sunday, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers drew with Shanghai Shenhua 1-1, Zhejiang FC smashed Cangzhou Mighty Lions 6-1, Henan FC tied with Changchun Yatai 1-1, and Chengdu Rongcheng overcame Beijing Guoan 3-2.

After Shanghai Port’s championship win, all eyes are on the battle to avoid relegation in next Saturday’s season finale, with Nantong facing off against Tianjin and Dalian playing against Shanghai Port at home. 

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Kamil Conteh's Grimsby Town fall to fourth straight defeat
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kamil Conteh’s Grimsby Town fall to fourth straight defeat

Sierra Leone International Kamil Conteh was in action as his League Two side, Grimsby Town, suffered an away defeat to Doncaster Rovers at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday.

After a goalless fierst half, Joe Ironside scored a second-half penalty for what proved to be the only goal of the game.

It was a fourth consecutive Sky Bet League Two defeat for Grimsby Town, leaving them four points from the releagtion zone.

Grimsby Town will now turn their attention to the FA Cup and a trip to face Slough Town on Sunday, November 5.

Since his move from Middlesborough to Town, Conteh, 20, has made sisteen appearnces in all comtitoon for the Mariners. 

“We’ve looked at data and performances over six weeks so it’s not a snap decision,” said chair Jason Stockwood.

Speaking to BBC Radio Humberside he added: “We’ve been talking at length for the past two weeks in particular. The performances haven’t been bad but there’s something which isn’t in the data which tells us that we’re not getting the rub of the green, so we feel like it’s time to turn the page.

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John Kamara nets first Egaleo's League goal in the draw 
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

John Kamara nets first Egaleo’s League goal

Experienced Sierra Leone International midfielder John Kamara recorded his first Super League second-tier goal in Egaleo‘s 1-1 draw against Athens Kallithea on Saturday.

Kamara’s goal came in the 56th minute to cancel out the visitor’s opener from Panagiotis Kynigopoulous in the 48th minute. 

The veteran defensive midfielder was making his fifth appearance for Egaleo this campaign, having extended his contract in September. 

Kamara joined Egaleo last January and has been a pivotal player for the club. He made eleven appearances for the club, helping them avoid relegation as they finished tenth last season.

The draw moved Egaleo up to ninth on the league table after week five of the season. 

Egaleo’s next outing in the Greek Super League Two is an away trip to Panathinaikos B on the 5th of November.

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John Kamara nets first Egaleo's League goal in Saturday's draw
John Kamara nets first Egaleo's League goal in Saturday's draw
ACV Assen midfielder Ibrahim Sillah reflects after Sierra Leone duty
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Assen midfielder Ibrahim Sillah reflects after Sierra Leone duty 

ACV Assen midfielder Ibrahim Sillah, who made his Sierra Leone debut against Togo on 24 March 2022 in an International friendly in Turkey, has been speaking out about the recent International call-up.

He was named in coach Amidu Karim’s squad for International matches in the 1-1 draw against Benin and the 2-0 triumph of Somalia in Morocco earlier this month.

The Kickers Emden player, who has won five caps with Sierra Leone, was pleased as he sat with Dutch media dvhn.nl sport to give an account. 

“Eight million people are living in Sierra Leone. Of these, Twenty players (25) have been selected for the national football team during the Fifa calender in October,” he told DVHN.nl sport.

“I am one of them. I’m proud of that. I dreamed of this as a child but never expected to achieve this, my parents would have been proud of me, but they’re gone.”

Since his return to the Dutch side, Sillah, 28, has been pivotal in making eight appearances in this campaign. 

The midfielder is hoping he has impressed enough to be selected for World Cup qualifying matches against Ethiopia and Egypt on November 15 and 19, respectively. 

The Leone Stars’ journey to qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada will begin in November 2023.

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Mustapha Bundu opens Plymouth Argyle Championship account
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mustapha Bundu opens Plymouth Argyle Championship account

Sierra Leone International Mustapha Bundu opened his English Championship account in Plymouth Argyle 3-0 over Sheffield Wednesday.

Argyle manager Steven Schumacher handed Bundu his first start after he made just two changes from the weekend draw at West Brom, captain Joe Edwards returning for Mickel Miller and a first start for Bundu in place of Hardie.

Mustapha Bundu accounted for their first in the 44th minute as Argyle returned to winning ways. Morgan Whittaker doubled the host lead in first-half stoppage time.

“It’s up there in the top two or top three,” Bundu told BBC Sport.“It was an amazing feeling, the whole situation, my first start at home in front of the fans, in a game where we weren’t really on top.

“To get that free-kick and to score and give everyone a breather was nice.”

Ryan Hardie scored the highest third as he completed the win with a low right-footed finish in the second half after Finn Azaz had dispossessed George Byers and played the Scottish striker in.

The win is Argyle’s first in five games to lift them to 18th place in the Championship table as winless Wednesday remain bottom with three points from their first 13 games.

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Tonight's player of the match as selected by match sponsors Adrenalin Leisure, is Mustapha Bundu.
Tonight's player of the match as selected by match sponsors Adrenalin Leisure, is Mustapha Bundu.
Augustine Williams nets as Charleston Battery progress
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Augustine Williams scores as Battery progress to USL Semis

Augustine Williams recorded his fifteen of the campaign as Charleston Battery progressed after they wallopped Indy Eleven  5-0 at Patriots Point on Sunday.

A 5-0 triumph for Battery saw them progress to the USL Championship Eastern Conference Semifinal on Sunday at Patriots Point. 

Emilio Ycaza, Augi Williams, Arturo Rodriguez, Fidel Barajas and Nick Markanich were all on the score sheet. 

A bright start for Battery as Emilio Ycaza scored their opener in the 12th minute, assisted by Arturo Rodriguez, before Augustine Williams powered in from the edge of the box to beat goalkeeper Tim Trilk.

The Sierra Leone International took his tally to fifteen with the strike. 

Rodriguez, fresh off providing an assist, etched his name into the scoresheet in the 40th minute with an exclamation mark before halftime. 

Fidel Barajas and Nick Markanich were the other scorers of the day as they proved too strong for their visitors.

Williams’ Battery will face Birmingham Legion in the Semifinals to host Birmingham Legion FC on Sat, Oct. 28, at 7 PM.

Scoring Summary

CHS – Emilio Ycaza 12’ (Arturo Rodriguez) 

CHS – Augi Williams 37’ (Nick Markanich) 

CHS – Arturo Rodriguez 40’ (Fidel Barajas) 

CHS – Fidel Barajas 47’ (Arturo Rodriguez) 

CHS – Nick Markanich 63’ (Augustine Williams)

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