Abu Kamara's Hull City away to Burnley in the English Championship
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Abu Kamara’s Hull City travel to face Burnley in the English Championship

Abu Kamara has not scored since his two goals against Leeds United and will look to change that in the match against Burnley on Wednesday night.

Kamara joined Hull City from Norwich City on the summer deadline day in 2024 and has been important for the team this season.

High flying Burnley unbeaten in their last six league games against Hull City, with two wins and four draws, and they have conceded one goal or fewer in each of those matches.

Hull City has lost 10 of their last 14 away games against Burnley, though their last two visits to Turf Moor ended in 1-1 draws. Burnley has kept nine consecutive clean sheets in the Championship, with no team ever achieving 10 in a row.

Hull City has won their last three away games without conceding, following five straight losses. They have never won four away games in a row while keeping a clean sheet.

In the 2024-25 season, Burnley has scored 37 goals and allowed only 9 in 31 games, averaging 1.48 goals per game, the lowest in Football League history.

Mustapha Bundu's Plymouth Argyle face tricky Millwall contest
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Mustapha Bundu’s Plymouth Argyle face tricky Millwall contest

Mustapha Bundu and his bottom-placed English Championship team, Plymouth Argyle, has not won any of its last eight league matches against Millwall, with four draws and four losses since its 3-0 victory at home in December 1997.

Both teams will compete in round 31 of the ongoing campaign at the Home Pack stadium. The home side, Argle, will look to take inspiration from their 1-0 win against Premier League Leaders Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round.

Millwall has won their last three league games against Plymouth Argyle. This is the longest winning streak the Lions have ever had against the Pilgrims in the EFL.

Plymouth recently broke a 15-game winless streak in the Championship by winning 2-1 against West Bromwich Albion. However, Argyle has not won consecutive league games since February 2024.

Millwall has won their last three league matches after not winning any of their first four under Alex Neil, which included two draws and two losses. Each of their last eight league wins has been by just one goal.

In the win against West Brom, Ryan Hardie scored both goals for Plymouth. Before this match, he only scored once in his previous 35 Championship games. Hardie last scored in consecutive games in January 2024.

Argyle, led by Mustapha Bundu, will face Manchester City away in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup after their 1-0 win over Liverpool.

The Greens previously met City in the League Cup semi-final in 1974 and in the FA Cup in 1988.

Fifth-round matches are set for February 28 to March 3, and we will provide date and ticket information soon.

The Sierra Leone International, Mustapha Bundu, who on September 1, 2023, signed a two-year deal with EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle, was part of the team that defeated Liverpool.

After debuted on September 23, coming on in the 87th minute during a 6–2 win over Norwich City, where he assisted a goal. Bundu scored his first goal in his first league start on October 25 with a first-half free-kick in a 3–0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday.

Mohamed Sankoh sent off in VfB II win over Dynamo Dresden
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mohamed Sankoh sent off in VfB II win over Dynamo Dresden

Sierra Leone descent Mohamed Sankoh was sent off but VfB Stuttgart II secured a crucial 2-1 home victory over Dynamo Dresden, gaining important points in their fight to avoid relegation from Bundesliga third division. “I am proud of the mentality shown by my boys,” said VfB coach Markus Fiedler.

During the 23rd matchday of the 3rd league, VfB Stuttgart II delivered a commendable performance in front of 6,150 fans at the Großaspach stadium, managing to defeat the top team, Dynamo Dresden.

Coach Markus Fiedler’s team faced challenges in their first home game after the winter break, but they managed to collect vital points in the relegation battle. “I am proud of the mentality we displayed today. It was difficult after the red card. We threw ourselves into every challenge and took an important step in our development,” analyzed Fiedler.

Laurin Ulrich opened the scoring for VfB II in the 38th minute with a precise shot to the bottom left corner. After the halftime break, Samuele di Benedetto doubled the lead. This goal came after a peculiar incident in which the visitors’ goalkeeper handled a controlled back pass. Di Benedetto converted the resulting indirect free kick from the edge of the box.

However, tension mounted when Mohamed Sankoh received a red card for a foul out of frustration in the 68th minute, leaving his team with one fewer player as they entered the final phase of the match. The situation became even more precarious when the visitors scored a penalty through Stefan Kutschke in the 88th minute, making the score 2-1.

“We had better chances to win the game, even though we didn’t perform well over the full 90 minutes,” said Dynamo coach Thomas Stamm. With this victory, VfB II gained vital points in their struggle against relegation to the 3rd division. They will face FC Ingolstadt next Saturday at 2 p.m.

Striker Amadou Bakayoko looking forward to new J League 2 campaign
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Striker Amadou Bakayoko looking forward to new JLeague 2 campaign

Sierra Leone striker Amadou Bakayoko is excited about the upcoming season in JLeague 2.

On July 28, 2024, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo announced they signed Bakayoko. He made his debut on August 16 and scored his first goal from a penalty in a 5–3 win over Sagan Tosu. Unfortunately, the team was relegated to JLeague 2 last season.

Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo will start their campaign away against Oita Trinita next Sunday, and Bakayoko is looking forward to it.

He is counting down the days until the season starts again. Bakayoko told FSL News, “I can’t wait for the new season to start.

With the new manager, we have a new style of play that suits me well, and I hope the team has a strong season. Our first game is on February 16, but because of the cold and snowy weather in Sapporo, we will play our first three games in Kumamoto. We will return for our first home game on March 9.

I’m happy with my preseason form, having scored three goals in three games, which is good preparation for the start of the season.”

Sierra Leone descent Aaron Kamara signs first professional contract
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone descent Aaron Kamara signs first professional contract

Sierra Leone descent Aaron Kamara has penned his first Professional contract with London club West Ham United.

The Academy midfielder recently helped the U18 team reach the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup by winning a penalty shootout against Manchester United. He signed his contract at the Chadwell Heath Academy Training Ground.

“This week has been amazing,” he said. “Signing my first professional contract is a dream come true.”

Kamara began playing for Peckham Town and was scouted while at Southend United’s Academy. After a successful trial, he joined West Ham at the U14 level and signed a full-time scholarship last summer.

“I’m thrilled because not many people from my area get this chance. I want to make the most of it,” he said, thanking his parents for their support.

At 17, Kamara has played in various positions for the U18 team, including his preferred defensive midfield role.

Kenny Brown, the Academy Manager, praised Kamara’s versatility and potential. “He understands what each position requires and performs well wherever he plays.”