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Attacker Fofin Turay extends FC Groningen deal
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Attacker Fofin Turay extends FC Groningen deal

FC Groningen has extended Fofin Turay’s contract until the summer of 2026, the deal includes an additional season run. 

With Sierra Leonean ancestry, Turay was born and grew up in Groningen. Starting football at GVAV Rapiditas, the 21-year-old winger joined FC Groningen’s Under12s, the youngest youth team, in 2015.

Making his first team debut in the 2023/24 season in the first home game of the season, Turay finished his academy training at Corpus den Hoorn successfully.

During the KKD season, Turay appeared in three cup games and sixteen league matches. Away to Ajax last season, he made his Eredivisie debut. Until his injury, he also played for FC Groningen under21.

Turay was hurt during training camp over the winter break last season, which prevented him from missing the whole second half of the season.

With this contract extension, FC Groningen is offering the homegrown player the time and space to concentrate on a full recovery, with the assistance of the specialists and amenities at the Top sport Zorg Centrum.

Turay has already played his first few matches in preparation for this new football season.

Osman Kakay set for Kosice Uefa Conference League debut
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Osman Kakay set for Kosice Uefa Conference League debut

Sierra Leone international, Osman Kakay is set to make his UEFA Conference League debut as his Slovakian side FK Košice play host to Belarusians Neman Grodno this Thursday and the return leg six days later.

Kakay, 27, signed a two-year deal with FK Košice and should feature in the game after his impressive first game in a friendly 1-1 draw with Diósgyőr VTK in Hungary on Saturday.

The UEFA Conference League for the 2025/26 season opened its Second qualifying round qualifying stage, which will conclude on August 28.

Košice gained entry to the competition after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld the UEFA Club Financial Control Body’s decision to refuse FC Dunajská Streda’s admission to the 2025–26 UEFA Conference League, for a breach of the multi-club ownership rule (Article 5.01 of the UEFA Club Competition Regulations).

In such case, the place of the club which has been relegated shall be taken by the club that finishes in the relegations places, except that the latter shall only be admitted in accordance with the eligibility criteria of the competition in question.

As a result, after confirmation from the Slovak Football Association (SFZ), FC Dunajská Streda will be replaced by FK Košice, the next best-placed club in last season’s top domestic championship.

Sierra Leone wingerJonathan Morsay pens Panionios deal until 2027
by Football Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone winger Jonathan Morsay pens Panionios deal until 2027

Super League Greece 2 side Panionios has confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone international Jonathan Morsay on a two-year deal that will run until the summer of 2027.

“We are pleased to announce our collaboration with international winger Jonathan Morsay, who has signed a two-year contract with our team.”

The 27-year-old winger began his career at the Swedish club GIF Sundsvall before moving to Italy to play for Chievo Verona.

In 2021, he joined Dinamo București and later that summer moved to Greece to play for Panaitolikos, where he made 56 appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists in the Super League.

He then played for AEL Limassol in Cyprus, with his most recent stop being Kalamata, where he made 17 appearances, scored five goals, and provided two assists in Super League 2.

Jonathan is also an international player for the Sierra Leone national team, earning seven caps and scoring one goal.

He participated in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, where he scored his first international goal, and has also played in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Augustus Kargbo returns to full fitness in Blackburn Rovers win
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Augustus Kargbo returns to full fitness in Blackburn Rovers win

After completing fitness, Sierra Leone International Augustus Kargbo made his return as Dion De Neve’s early goal ensured a 1-0 victory for Rovers versus Premier League Everton at Ewood Park.

Part of the rover’s triumph over Everton on Saturday was Kargbo, who had a hamstring injury against Derby County in March. Appreciated being back outside at home; even better with the victory; thank you for your support, he wrote on Facebook.

De Neve’s seventh-minute goal after latching onto Callum Brittain’s low pass offered a great start for home fans.

With Mark Travers in particular keeping the scoreline close by late-game crucial saves against Harry Pickering and Augustus Kargbo, Rovers earned their triumph against a tough Everton team, including many internationals.

Manager Valerien Ismael brought Balazs Toth, Callum Brittain, and Todd Cantwell back following their absence in the past game to present a strong lineup. Everton also had appearances by former Rovers players Jarrad Branthwaite and Michael Keane.

Following De Neve’s opening, Everton replied with a close attempt from Idrissa Gana Gueye, but it missed wide. Rovers could have increased their lead with a Dom Hyam header that went just past the mark and a Yuki Ohashi opportunity going over the bar, among other possibilities.

Though Everton pressed, Rovers kept their advantage, and the game was still tight with a blocked shot from Carlos Alcaraz right before halftime. Early in the second half, Toth made a fantastic save against Iliman Ndiaye; O’Brien and Pickering’s attempts from Rovers continued to pose threats.

Kargbo challenged Travers with a strong shot in the dying seconds, but Rovers preserved their lead for a well-earned triumph.

Defender Osman Kakay makes Košice FC debut in friendly draw
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Defender Osman Kakay makes Košice debut in friendly draw

Sierra Leone international Osman Kakay made his debut for Košice in a 1-1 draw against the Hungarian team Diósgyőr VTK during their final summer training camp.

Karlo Miljanić scored the equaliser in the second half. This game was also a final test for the yellow-blues before they started their journey in the European Cup. Coach Roman Skuhravý fielded Osman Kakay, who recently transferred from Boavista Porto, giving the match added significance.

Košice will play their next match at home on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., against the Belarusian club Neman Grodno. This match will be the opening round of the second qualifying phase for the European Conference League.