Author: Alie Bittar @bittar32

Antonio Rudiger flies Sierra Leone flag high as Madrid seal Trophy
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Antonio Rudiger flies Sierra Leone flag high as Madrid seal Trophy

Defender Antonio Rüdiger celebrated Real Madrid’s victory at Wembley on Saturday by parading around the stadium with the Sierra Leone flag after Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr goals.

Rüdiger, born to a Sierra Leonean mother, has been involved in charitable initiatives to address poverty in the nation.

Real Madrid claimed their 15th Champions League title with a victory over Dortmund. Despite a torrid first half and missed opportunities from Dortmund, Real emerged victorious with goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.

It was a disappointing night for Jadon Sancho, who is on loan to Dortmund from Manchester United, but a glorious one for England’s Jude Bellingham in his first season at Real.

Rüdiger began his career at VfB Stuttgart, then played for Roma and Chelsea, where he achieved success and won multiple titles. In 2022, he made a significant move by signing with Real Madrid.

 

Manchester United target Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Manchester United target Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah

Manchester United are discussing Trevoh Chalobah as an option but may not meet Chelsea’s £25 million valuation of the centre-back.

The young player from Chelsea is expected to be sold in the upcoming off-season. Chalobah secured a regular spot in the team towards the end of the season under manager Mauricio Pochettino.

As a homegrown talent, the London club sees him as a potential asset to raise funds for other player acquisitions.

Chelsea aims to spark a bidding war to maximize the profit from his sale.

It’s worth noting that United and Chelsea completed a deal for Mason Mount last summer, although Mount had limited playing time in the past season.

The centre-back joined Chelsea as an under-9 player and advanced through the Academy to eventually join the men’s first team, following the path of his older brother Nathaniel.

Amadou Bakayoko is on the radar of several English clubs
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Amadou Bakayoko is on radar of several English clubs

Stockport, Salford City, Charlton Athletic, and Tranmere Rovers are all set to make offers for Forest Green Rovers striker Amadou Bakayoko, who recently completed a successful loan spell at Dundee, Football Sierra Leone understands.

Bakayoko joined Dundee on loan from Forest Green Rovers last season and played a crucial role in helping the Dark Blues secure a top-six finish in the Cinch Premiership with six goals contribution.

He mentioned that he would appreciate the chance to rejoin Tony Docherty’s side. However, the latest development could see me go either way next season.

The 28-year-old is still under contract at Forest Green for next season but hopes to discuss his options with his parent club before the new campaign.

Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone International is set to travel for World Cup qualifying matches against Djibouti and Burkina Faso on 5 & 10 June, respectively.

John Keister's Bo Rangers set for third successive league title
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

John Keister’s Rangers set for third successive league title

John Keister and his team, Bo Rangers, are focused and determined to secure a victory and claim their third straight title this weekend as they face Old Edwardians in their 29th league match at the Southern Arena.

His team may encounter a formidable challenge when they face the May Park Boys, particularly after their remarkable 4-3 comeback victory against FC Kallon in the previous game. This result may have boosted the confidence of the Edwardians.

The Southern league leaders are 17 points top of the table, and a win against the Edwardians will secure them 69 points to lift the title under his leadership with five games to spare.

Rangers have consistently performed well in the Sierra Leone Premier League since the new administration under chairman Babadi Kamara took over in 2019.

“Recent results in the league, such as Bhantal’s defeat to Ports and FC Kallon’s match against Edwards, have put us in a better position to achieve our goal of winning the title,” Keister to Football Sierra Leone. 

“However, we have to keep our focus and stay grounded. I have been involved in football long enough to know that you can’t take anything for granted. We need to respect Edward. We have to approach this match with total seriousness.”

The former Sierra Leone coach is aiming for his second top-flight title after winning his first with East End Lions in 2019 when he went unbeaten.

“Securing this title would be an incredible achievement for Bo Rangers, benefitting the club, the fans, and all those affiliated with it. The chairman, executives, and players have played pivotal roles in driving the team’s success.”

Link to The Sierra Leone Premier League Standings

The upcoming match could potentially determine the title winner if Bo Rangers can secure the maximum points.
The upcoming match could potentially determine the title winner if Bo Rangers can secure the maximum points.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Ports Authority striker Musa Noah Kamara nets second hat-trick

On Tuesday, Ports Authority’s top scorer, Musa Noah Kamara, scored a hat-trick to lead the team to a 3-1 triump over Bhantal.

The Sierra Leone International recorded his eleventh goal of the season, helping his side move to 12th place on the table. 

Kamara, a former Bo Rangers attacker, is the first player of the season to achieve back-to-back hat-tricks. He is a well-known player in the Sierra Leone topflight league, having previously won the top scorer awards with East End Lions and Bo Rangers.

In January of this year, the Ports Authority officially unveiled their new talisman, Musa Noah Kamara, after the Sierra Leone Football Association confirmed his International Transfer Certificate (ITC), making him eligible to play for the club. 

His arrival was expected to strengthen the Ports’ attack, and he has already demonstrated his capabilities on the pitch.