Abu Kamara, 19, was one of the four debutants for Portsmouth Football Club in their 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers in the English League One opener on Saturday. 

The on-loan Norwich youngster was a threat in the last 25 minutes when he was subbed on in the 65th minute.

Kamara, on his official Instagram page, to express himself. 

“Happy to make my Pompey debut! Thanks to the fans for a warm welcome, Onto the next.” 

The attacker, who signed on a season-long loan deal from Norwich, was named in John Mousinho’s first-team squad but started on the bench.

Kusini Yengi subbed on to score a dramatic last-gasp equaliser for Pompey against Bristol Rovers.

Luke Thomas netted midway through the first half for the Gas, and that looked to be enough to earn them a first win at Fratton Park since 1975.

A vital goal from debutant Yengi after he converted a Joe Rafferty cross at the death to ensure the Blues earned an opening day point.

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• Sierra Leone Players Abroad League action recap.

Defender Osman Kakay made his Queens Park Rangers English Championship return in a 4-0 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road in the season opener on Saturday.

The Sierra Leone International Osman Kakay has been out of football action since his knee injury in March. 

However, his inclusion cannot prevent their bitter pill to swallow. On an afternoon to firmly forget, Valérien Ismaël’s Hornets scored all four of their goals before half-time to subject QPR to defeat.

In Scotland – Amadou Bakayoko made his Scottish Premiership debut as Dundee kicked off their 2023/24 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Motherwell at the Kilmac Stadium. 

Bakayoko’s Dundee had to come from behind after seeing the Championship winners’ flag unfurled at a drenched Dens Park.

Lyall Cameron’s first-ever Scottish Premiership goal ensures Dundee a point at home to Motherwell at a sodden Dens Park.

Winger Sullay Kaikai made his Cambridge United League One debut in their 2-0 win over Oxford City at their Abbey Stadium on Saturday.

Cambridge United claimed all three points in their opening game of the 2023/24 Sky Bet League One season as they defeated Oxford United 2-0 at a bumper Abbey Stadium.

The Sierra Leone winger played the last seventeen minutes after he was introduced to replace Saikou Janneh.

Kamil Conteh made his Sky bet League Two debut as Grimsby Town’s return to action against AFC Wimbledon at Blundell Park. Jake Eastwood saved a penalty to ensure Grimsby Town started the new season with a point from a goalless draw with AFC Wimbledon at Blundell Park.

The Sierra Leone midfielder played the full throttle of their season opener. 

National League – Idris Kanu National League side Barnet open their campaign with a 3-2 win at their Hive Stadium on Saturday.

Kanu, 23, started the tie as Barnet held off a late fightback to edge a National League victory over Hartlepool in their season opener.

USL Championship – Kevin Wright’s Oakland Roots defeated Augustine Williams Charleston Battery 1-0 on Friday at Patriots Point.

Charleston Battery took early control of the game through possession but never seriously threatened the Oakland net in the first 20 minutes. 

The Battery continued on the front foot, with players like Austine Williams, Fidel Barajas, and Beto Avila creating danger in front of Oakland’s goal. However, against the run of play – Oakland eventually scored when Memo Diaz curled a perfect cross to Danny Barbir, who headed Roots into the lead in the 41st minute. 

Oakland maintained that 1-0 advantage into the half. In the second half, the Battery came out in control again as Roots’ centre back, Emrah Klim.

Oakland Roots will now have a week off before returning home on Saturday, August 19th, to host Colorado Springs Switchbacks. 

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Sierra Leone International Issa Kallon was the hero for Shanghai Port on Thursday in their 2-1 over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger.

The winger recorded his third of the season in the 75th minute, assisted by Lucas Joao at the Shanghai Stadium stadium Shanghai City, China.

Robert Berić, a Slovenian, scored the visitors’ opening goal in the 12th minute before Lü Wenjun drew parity three minutes later. 

Robert Beric followed up Ba Dun’s shot to slot home for Tianjin in the 12th minute, but Lu Wenjun’s header just four minutes later saw Shanghai level the scores, with the first half ending 1-1.

The second half saw fierce attacks and counterattacks from both teams. 

Kallon, 27, was subbed on in the 58th minute to replace Liu Xiaolong. In the 75th minute, Issa Kallon slid in to score Shanghai’s winning goal.

Shanghai Port and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger have played each other three times so far this season, with Shanghai winning two and the other match being a draw. 

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Sierra Leone International Augustine Willians has been named to the USL Championship Week 21 Team of the Week.

Williams, 25, notched both assists as Charleston rallied for a 2-1 victory against Birmingham Legion FC while completing 15 of 17 passes in a solid all-around display.

His team Derek Dodson, who scored the stoppage game-winner as the Battery rallied for a 2-1 victory against Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday, also named to the team

Both players had a crucial role in the Battery’s 1-2 comeback victory over Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday.

The Battery will look to build upon their five-match unbeaten run in their next game, on Fri., Aug. 4, against Oakland Roots SC at Patriots Point. 

Williams has recorded ten goals across all competitions in this campaign for Battery. 

@augiwilliams NAMED in @USLChampionship Week 21 Team of the Week.

The Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 striker has recorded 10 goals this campaign. #PlayersAbroad #FSLNews #SierraLeone #FSLMedia #SaloneTwitter pic.twitter.com/MJYqscbNNL

— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) August 2, 2023

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On Sunday, Sierra Leone International Amadou Bakayoko made his Dundee debut in their 1-0 win over Inverness CT in the Scottish Viaplay Cup qualifier.

Despite the win, they were knocked out of the Scottish Viaplay Cup at the Kilmac Stadium. Dundee’s Zach Robinson scored the winning goal after an hour. 

The Dee’s new acquisition, Bakayoko, was introduced in the 46th minute to replace Scott Tiffoney. However, despite his presence, they were unable to find the second goal that would have taken them through to the last 16.

Bakayoko, however, thrilled the watch fans after his 18 yards shot that was saved by Ridgers prevented him from claiming a debut goal with a fierce rising shot. 

The single-goal margin of victory meant the Dark Blues were pipped by Raith Rovers, who had the same goal difference but scored one more goal.

Inverness, who were already out of the running for the last 16, had been the better side for long spells and threatened through Billy Mckay and Austin Samuels.

THE DRAW FOR THE LAST 16 OF THE VIAPLAY CUP IS AS FOLLOWS:

Hibernian v Raith Rovers

Stirling Albion v Aberdeen

Airdrieonians v Ross County

St Mirren v Motherwell

Rangers v Greenock Morton

Kilmarnock v Celtic

Heart of Midlothian v Partick Thistle

Livingston v Ayr United

Ties are to be played the weekend of August 19/20 and are subject to TV selections.

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• Sierra Leone International Osman Kakay returned to football action in July following his knee injury in March 

Speaking to the Queen Parks Rangers website ahead of the 2023/24 season, Kakay has said the R’s squad are itching to get started as the countdown to the big kick-off continues.

“I can’t wait,” the R’s defender told www.qpr.co.uk. We’re all excited.

“It’s been a good pre-season. The boys have dug in well, and the gaffer has implemented the way he wants us to play. We’re all looking forward to getting cracking now.”

Pre-season has been particularly key for Kakay, who spent the end of 2022/23 on the sidelines after sustaining a season-ending injury in mid-March.

The 25-year-old has featured in each of our last two friendlies, is fighting fit once again and is determined to play his part this season.

“I’ve come out of my rehab well,” he said. “I feel much stronger.

Kakay will be hoping he is fit enough to start the English Championship campaign away to Watford on the 5th of August. 

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