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Sullay Kaikai's Cambridge United fell to Fulham in League Cup third round
by FSL News

Sullay Kaikai’s Cambridge United fell to Fulham in League Cup third round

Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai' was subsituted on in the 64th minute as Cambridge United fell 1-0 to Premier League side Fulham in the League Cup third round on Wednesday at Craven Cottage.

Cambridge United manager Neil Harris expressed he “couldn’t be prouder” of his team after a narrow defeat to Fulham in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Harris made seven changes to the squad that secured a victory against Fleetwood Town last weekend, and they managed to hold their Premier League rivals at bay until Emile Smith Rowe scored the decisive goal in the 66th minute.

Midfielder Korey Smith made his comeback after a knee injury, playing 45 minutes, while Northern Ireland international Shayne Lavery completed over an hour on the pitch in his first start of the season.

Harris shared his thoughts on the game’s challenges, stating, “It’s a completely different ball game compared to League Two; you don’t face the same kind of aerial threats, and you’re not constantly dealing with restarts.

We were well aware that long throws wouldn’t be a factor in this match. We really needed to be solid in the midfield and ensure the ball went around us rather than through us.

Having the best one-on-one defenders and top-notch wide players was crucial, and Shayne Lavery provided us with a counter-attacking option whenever we managed to find him.”

“We chose a lineup that suited playing against a Premier League team instead of a League Two side, and the players stepped up admirably. Every single player gave it their all.”

Cambridge United travel to Tranmere Rovers for the League Cup tenth round of action on Saturday.

Alpha Turay's El Gouna FC held league leaders Zamalek SC
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Alpha Turay’s El Gouna held league leaders Zamalek to a draw

Sierra Leone defender Alpha Turay played the full throttle of the contest as El Gouna played to a 1-1 draw against Zamalek at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday.

Despite ending in a draw, Zamalek still holds the top spot in the table with 17 points after eight matches, leading by two points over second-placed Masry. Gouna has risen to 14th place with a total of eight points.

Mohamed Emad equalised Oday Dabbagh’s opening goal scored in the 27th minute in the 84th minute, helping Gouna ascend to 14th.

The Whites struggled offensively without key winger Juan Alvina, who was suspended, and missed a chance to extend their lead.

Zamalek took the lead with a goal from Dabbagh after controlling possession in the first half. Abdalla El Saied nearly increased the lead, but Gouna’s goalkeeper made a crucial save.

Zamalek’s coach made several substitutions in the second half. Late in the game, Gouna equalised when Emad scored from inside the penalty area, securing a vital point for the visitors.

Turay, 20, side will face Ceramica Cleopatra next in the Egyptian top-tier league. while Zamalek will face next arch-rivals Ahly in the Cairo derby on Monday.

Star Sport Academy's Citta Bah moves to Denmark to join Midtjylland
by FSL News

Star Sport Academy’s Citta Bah moves to Denmark to join Midtjylland

Star Sport Academy midfielder Cita Bah's move has been officially confirmed, as the 19-year-old joins Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland.

This milestone marks a major step in his career and showcases the growing talent from Sierra Leone.

Rising Star: Cita Bah’s Journey

Since joining Star Sport Academy in 2022, Bah has been a pivotal player, helping the team secure Premier League promotion. Known for his vision, passing, and midfield control, he has proven himself capable of performing under pressure. FC Midtjylland scouts were impressed with his development, leading to the Cita Bah Midtjylland move.

National Team Performances Highlight Potential

Bah earned attention on the international stage while representing Sierra Leone in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau and Egypt. His composure, tactical awareness, and work rate in midfield demonstrated why he was ready for European football.

First International Appearance Shines

He made his debut with the Shooting Stars U20 team, coming on in the 88th minute during a 4-1 victory over Egypt at the Suez Canal Stadium. His confident performance further justified FC Midtjylland’s decision to invest in him.

Star Sport Academy’s Pride and Support

“As a club, we are proud of Cita Bah’s development and hope he continues to excel in this new chapter,” said Ing Yankuba J Tarawally, Chairman of Star Sport Academy.

The Cita Bah Midtjylland move is a proud moment for Sierra Leonean football and highlights the academy’s ability to nurture world-class talent.

Juma Bah's Nice kick off UEFA Europa League against Roma
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Juma Bah’s Nice kick off UEFA Europa League campaign against Roma

The group stage of the UEFA Europa League is set to commence for a second season, with each team scheduled to play nine matches on Wednesday, September 24, and Thursday, September 25.

Sierra Leone International Juma Bah will be a key player in defence as two-time runners-up Roma kick off their season against Nice, a team they have never faced in any UEFA tournament before.

This Wednesday, OGC Nice will play its first match in the Europa League at home against AS Roma (kick-off at 9 p.m.). Take a look at images from today’s training session.

Bah, 19, has been a crucial player in Nice’s defence since his loan transfer from Manchester City, participating in every match this season.

On January 27, 2025, Manchester City announced that Bah was registered as a player for the club and revealed that he would be loaned to Ligue 1 team Lens in France. Later that same year, on June 25, he transferred to another Ligue 1 club, Nice, on loan for the 2025–26 season.

The French team has been experiencing mixed results since the start of the new Ligue 1 campaign, having recorded two wins and three losses in their first five matches.

The Italian team, on the other hand, recorded three victories and one loss in their first four Serie A league matches.

Roma (ITA)

UEFA coefficient ranking: 14

How they qualified: Fifth in Italy

Last season: Europa League quarter-finals (L3-4 vs Athletic Club)

Best UEFA Cup/Europa League performance: Runners-up (1990/91, 2022/23)

Nice (FRA) 

UEFA coefficient ranking: 94

How they qualified: Champions League third qualifying round

Last season: League phase (35/36)

Best UEFA Cup/Europa League performance: Third round (1972/73)

Wednesday 24 September

All kick-off times 21:00 CET unless stated

PAOK vs M. Tel-Aviv (18:45)

Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz (18:45)

GNK Dinamo vs Fenerbahçe

Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest

Braga vs Feyenoord

Crvena Zvezda vs Celtic

Freiburg vs Basel

Nice vs Roma

Malmö vs Ludogorets

Striker Alie Conteh nets to help Strømsgodset defeat Sarpsborg 08
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Alie Conteh nets to help Strømsgodset defeat Sarpsborg 08

Sierra Leone forward Alie Conteh scored in the 10th minute for his Norwegian team, Strømsgodset in their match against Sarpsborg 08 at the Marienlyst Stadium on Sunday.

Conteh, 20, made an impressive contribution in their 2-1 win, finding the back of the net to kick off the scoring for his Norwegian club, Strømsgodset, in their match against Sarpsborg 08 at the Marienlyst Stadium on Sunday.

The visitors managed to equalise in the 33rd minute when Jesper Taaje inadvertently directed the ball into his own net, much to the dismay of his teammates.

However, Strømsgodset quickly regained control when Gustav Valsvik netted a goal in the 61st minute, giving the home side the lead once again.

With solid teamwork and determination, Strømsgodset held on to secure a well-deserved victory in this thrilling encounter.

The victory holds significant importance for the Gulskogen team, based in Drammen, as they seek to escape the lower part of the Eliteserien standings.