by FSL News | 12 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News, Video & News
Alhaji Kamara scored his fourth of the season to help his Danish Superliga side Randers overcome Odense Boldklub in the first leg playoff on Saturday for a place in next season’s Europa League competition.
The East Jutland-based club come from behind to registered 2-1 win with goals from Alhaji Kamara and Emil Riis at Cepheus Park, Randers.
Odense took an early lead in the 19th minute from a tap-in by Max Fenger assisted by Moses Opondo whose past was excellent.
The host team recovered and cancelled the visitor’s lead twenty minutes after the restart.
In the 65th minute, Alhaji Kamara equalized with a header Vito Hammershøj-Mistrati contributed to the goal situation before Emil Riis ensures maximum points from the spot for the home side in the 74th minute.
The return match against OB will be played in Odense on Sunday, July 19 at 16:00.
Meanwhile, In Denmark, crowds returned have been limited to 500 since the lockdown, but last Sunday’s game was allowed special dispensation to host 3,000 under strict coronavirus health protocols.
Now the authorities will assess the advisability of increasing the number of people present in the stands on a more regular basis.
3F Superligaen, Europa League Playoff, first round, the first match – Saturday 11 July, at 18.00, Nature Energy Park
Randers FC – OB 2-1 (0-1)
0-1 Max Fenger (19.)
1-1 Al-Hadji Kamara (65.)
2-1 Emil Riis (74.)
Attendance: 1231
Judge: Jens Maae
by FSL News | 2 Jul, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News, Video & News
Osman Kakay made his first start and played the full throttle of the game in QPR’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Tuesday night.
A third consecutive defeat for Rangers 2-1 by Fulham in the west London derby at Loftus Road, however, the QPR’s boss praised Kakay, who made his first league start since returning from loan in January 2019.
Warburton’s men took an early lead in last night’s west London derby, with Jordan Hugill rising highest to head in the opener inside the first minute at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. But the visitors pulled back level 20 minutes later through Harry Arter, who fired a long-range effort into the bottom corner.
Fulham similarly grabbed their winner with Cyrus Christie crashing in a low drive from outside the box with 15 minutes left.
Speaking after the game, Mark Warburton indicated that he felt Kakay played well.
“I thought he was excellent tonight,” Warburton said.
“There were several big performances but Ossie, to come in like that, play 90 minutes against a very good team, win his headers and to be tight on one-versus-ones, he made a huge contribution.
“He did the basics well – his positioning and his simple passes. I’m delighted for him.
“That was a big ask of any player at any level, and he showed huge desire and resilience.”
The Sierra Leone international played 11 matches for Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle while on loan.
Kakay, 22, will be hoping to continue his fine form when they take on Middleborough on Sunday 5th July at the Riverside Stadium.
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Extended highlights from Tuesday night’s west London derby.
by FSL News | 25 Jun, 2020 | African News, Sport News, Video & News
LA Galaxy II signed forward Augustine Williams ahead of the 2019 season after spending two seasons with Portland Timbers 2.
The Sierra Leone-born penned his first professional contract with Portland Timbers 2 in August 2016.
Williams, 22, the 6ft 2-inch striker before his move played for Timbers 2, where he appeared in 28 games, making nine starts, scoring five goals and recording two assists.
In his USL career, he has made 58 appearances, 41 starts, 11 goals and four assists between 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Before being signed by Portland Timbers 2, the Sierra Leone native played for Nomads SC U-17/18 in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy during the 2015-16 season, where he recorded 20 goals and six assists in 41 games.
Williams also played for Juventus Club, based out of Redwood, Calif, and Alliance F.C. in Hayward Calif.
Meanwhile, Administrators of the USL Championship announced on Wednesday an updated format for the remainder of the 2020 season that will see clubs divided into eight groups to complete a 16-game regular season followed by a single-elimination playoff.
Watch highlights of the best of LA Galaxy II forward Augustine Williams in 2019
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by FSL News | 16 Jun, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Rodney Strasser made his Finnish Cup debut as Turun Palloseura thrashed TiPS 6-0 in their last 16 meeting on Tuesday.
As a result, TPS advanced to the quarter-finals following their comfortable win.
Strasser’s TPS started brightly against the Vantaa team playing third-tier of Finnish football.
The former Milan man, who was making his third appearance for his Veikkausliiga side played the full throttle of the match at the Tikkurila sports park in Vantaa.
The visitors were the clear favourite to win, and in the end, the striped shirts had no difficulty knocking down their opponents.
A hat-trick from Ivorian striker Muhamed Tehe Olawale, goals from Albijon Muzaci, Joakim Latonen were enough for the visiting team acquired maximum points.
“The result was good, and I am satisfied with the game anyway, especially in the second half-time. During the break, I emphasized that simple and easy passes and they arrived,” TPS head coach Tommi Pikkarainen said after the match.
The semi-finals will be played before the start of the Veikkausliiga season on the weekend of June 27-28
TPS:n päävalmentaja Tommi Pikkarainen on nimennyt kokoonpanon illan Suomen Cupin neljännesvälieräotteluun TiPS – TPS….
Slået op af FC TPS i Tirsdag den 16. juni 2020
Match Highlight Below!
Finnish Cup Quarterfinals Matches and Results
Tuesday 16.6.2020
18.00 TiPS – TPS 0-6
18.00 KPV – HJK 0-2
20.00 KTP – Ilves 0-4
20.00 MP – FC Haka 1-3
Wednesday 17.6.2020
18.00 JIPPO – FC Inter
18.00 KaaPo – KuPS
20.00 AC Oulu – FC Honka
20.00 PeKa – FC Lahti
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by FSL News | 2 May, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Sierra Leone and former AC Milan midfielder, Rodney Strasser, says he will never forget his decisive goal for A.C Milan against Cagliari in the Italian Serie that helps to lift the 2010/11 Scudetto title.
The midfielder, who is currently playing in Finland speaking with Diavolimilanisti on Instagram talked about the 2010/11 season and his experience with the Rossoneri.
His first appearance of the season was in a UEFA Champions League group stage 2–0 win against Auxerre – which also marked his debut in European club competition.
He verified that despite the team was full of high profile players like; Massimo Ambrosini, Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, and Clarence Seedorf in the midfield, the club allowed him to play.
“The club allowed me to play, it was a Milan of many champions. They trusted me to make me play. I will never forget that goal against Cagliari; it gave us the three fundamental points for the championship. I wasn’t playing much, I was 19 years old, but instead, I took advantage of the opportunity, I will never forget that emotion.”
The former Reggina player further revealed: “I remember my debut very well, boss Ancelotti told me to stay calm, but after a few minutes I was immediately warned. That debut taught me a lot.”
Watch Strasser’s goal below!
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by FSL News | 8 Mar, 2020 | African News, Video & News
Senegal thrashed Mali 3-0 to win the maiden edition of the 2020 women’s West Africa Football Union Zone A tournament at the Wusum Stadium in Makeni on Sunday.
Despite the defeat, runners-up Mali was impressive at the tournament. However, Les Lions de la Téranga ladies proved too strong in the final match as they walloped their francophone counterparts to lift the trophy.
Three goals from Ndeye Diakhate, Mbayang Sow and Haby Balde in the 27th, 55th and 69th minutes respectively ensure they secure a comfortable unbeaten run en route to lifting the trophy.
Host Sierra Leone was knocked out after their opening three draws in the group stage against Cape Verde, Guinea and winners Senegal.
Its was a success story as the colourful grand final at the Wusum Mini Stadium in Makeni, was witnessed by prominent stakeholders from WAFU and Sierra Leone. Notably, the President of SLFA Madam Isha Johansen, the Minister of Sports in Sierra Leone Ibrahim Nyelenkeh, Librarian FA President and Vice President of WAFU Mustapha I. Rajii, Mali FA Vice President Kassoum Coulibaly, WAFU Secretary-General Jammeh Bojan, Sierra Leone FA Vice President Brima Manzola Kamara, Northern Region FA Chairman Brima Jalloh and many others.
Eight nations participated in the competition played across two cities Bo and Makeni in Sierra Leone from February 25 to March 7.
The teams are host Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cape Verde, Senegal, Mali, Gambia, Liberia and Guinea Bissau.
Tournament awards are as follows:
Malian Striker Agueissa Diarra won the Golden Boot with 7 goals.
Senegalese winger Mama Diop won Best Player of the tournament.
Senegalese goalkeeper Tenning Sene won the Golden Glove.
Guinea National Team won WAFU Fair Play.
Zone-A Women’s WAFU 2020 Championship Full Results and Matches
Group A 25.02.2020
- Sierra Leone 0-0 Cape Verde – Bo Stadium
- Guinea 0-1 Senegal – Makeni Mini Stadium
Group A 27.02.2020
- Cape Verde 0-1 Senegal – Bo Stadium
- Sierra Leone 0-0 Guinea – Bo Stadium
Group A 01.03.2020
- Senegal 1-1 Sierra Leone – Bo Stadium
- Guinea 0-3 Cape Verde – Makeni Stadium
Group B: 26.02.2020
- Mali 6-0 The Gambia – Makeni Stadium
- Liberia 4-0 Guinea Bissau – Makeni Stadium
28.02.2020
- Liberia 0-3 Mali – 2:00 pm – Makeni Stadium
- The Gambia 2-5 Guinea Bissau – Makeni Stadium
29.02.2020 – Break
02.02. 2020
- Guinea Bissau 0- 2 Mali -Bo Stadium
- The Gambia 1-2 Liberia
Semi-Finals 4th March 2020
- Mali 4-0 Cape Verde – Makeni Stadium
- Senegal 2-1 Liberia – Bo Stadium
Third Place 7th Match 2020
- Liberia 1-0 Cape Verde Makeni Stadium
Grand Final 7th March 2020
- Mali 0-3 Senegal Wusum Makeni Stadium
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