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Mustapha Bundu on the scoresheet in Hannover 96’s triumph against Karlsruher
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mustapha Bundu on scoresheet in Hannover 96’s triumph against Karlsruher

Sierra Leonean player Mustapha Bundu scored again for his German Bundesliga 2 team, Hannover 96, as they won 3-1 against Karlsruher SC on Saturday.

Hannover 96 celebrated an important away victory at the Wildpark Stadium. Bundu scored the first goal, but KSC striker Schleusener equalised shortly before halftime.

Kolja Oudenne then scored to give Hannover the lead. In stoppage time, Hannover had a chance to secure the win with a penalty. They missed the first attempt but had to take it again, and the second attempt resulted in a goal. The team took three crucial points back to Maschsee.

The goalscorers, Bundu, Kolja Oudenne and Yokota, helped the team achieve this away win, which was capped by a penalty goal in stoppage time.

Mustapha Bundu on the scoresheet in Hannover 96’s triumph against Karlsruher
Mustapha Bundu on the scoresheet in Hannover 96’s triumph against Karlsruher
Alie Conteh nets winner in Inter Turku's win over IFK Mariehamn
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Alie Conteh nets winner in Inter Turku’s win over IFK Mariehamn

Sierra Leone’s Alie Conteh scored the only goal and a vital one as Inter Turku defeated IFK Mariehamn 1-0 on Saturday in the Finnish Veikkausliiga.

Inter played against IFK Mariehamn at Veritas Stadion on Saturday evening in windy and cold weather. The home team, which started the season without losing, showed a strong performance right from the beginning.

The first chance came in the 15th minute when Jean Botué, who played well, took a shot from inside the box, but IFK goalkeeper Kevin Lund saved it for a corner.

IFK had their only real chance in the 41st minute when Leo Andersson shot from outside the box towards the top corner, but Eetu Huuhtanen blocked it for a corner.

Before halftime, Inter almost scored when Johannes Yli-Kokko had a shot that hit the post after a good cross from Jussi Niska. Loïc Essomba also had another shot, but the score stayed 0–0 at halftime.

In the second half, Inter passed the ball well, and pressure on IFK’s goal grew. In the 70th minute, Eeli Kiiskilä tried a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but Lund made another save.

In the 79th minute, Inter finally scored. Full-back Jussi Niska crossed from the left, and Alie Conteh headed the ball into the bottom corner from close range.

After the goal, Inter created several more chances, keeping the pressure on. Seth Saarinen had a good curled shot toward the back corner, and then Prosper Ahiabu tried a close-range shot from a low cross. However, no more goals were scored, and Inter won 1–0 with a strong performance in front of their home crowd.

Sierra Leone's Daniel Kanu pleased with Sky Bet League Two Young Player of the Season award
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Daniel Kanu pleased with Sky Bet League Two Young Player of the Season award

Sierra Leone international Daniel Kanu has been awarded the EA Sports FC Sky Bet League Two Young Player of the Season title due to his impressive loan spell at Walsall.

The 21-year-old academy graduate expressed his joy after receiving the accolade, following a remarkable season with the Saddlers, where he netted 15 goals and added two assists across 38 league appearances.

After accepting his award, Kanu shared with Sky Sports, “This season has been a great learning journey for me. I’ve faced a variety of teams, each bringing their own set of challenges.

It’s been an incredible experience—sometimes you rise to the occasion, and other times you struggle, but that’s the essence of football. I’m really thankful to everyone at Walsall and to Charlton for giving me this opportunity to go out on loan.”

Sullay Kaikai takes tally to twelve of the season nets in draw with Cheltenham
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sullay Kaikai takes tally to twelve of the season nets in draw with Cheltenham

Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai was on target as Cambridge United faced more late drama on Easter Monday as Cheltenham Town secured a 1-1 draw at the EV Charger Points Stadium.

Sullay Kaikai scored a powerful half-volley just before halftime to make his twelfth of the season, giving the U’s a 1-0 lead. However, an own goal in the final moments resulted in their drop to 4th place in Sky Bet League Two with five matches remaining.

Manager Neil Harris made one change to his starting team, bringing in Kaikai for James Brophy. United entered the match in 3rd place, aiming to end a three-match winless streak away from home against Cheltenham.

In the early stages, chances were limited. The first attempt came from Liam Bennett, whose long shot went over the bar. Cheltenham’s attackers struggled against United’s solid defence, and a good chance from Josh Davison went high.

As the half progressed, United showed strength in set-pieces. Kaikai’s corner led to a save by Cheltenham’s Day, but then Cambridge opened the scoring when Mamadou Jobe set up Kaikai, who fired into the net.

After halftime, Cheltenham came out stronger but failed to capitalise on their chances. United missed a good opportunity when Appere headed wide from close range.

With time running out, United needed to stay strong. A near miss from Watts kept their hopes alive, but they were ultimately caught out in added time when Cheltenham equalised after a deep cross from Young.

Cheltenham Town: Day, Jude-Boyd (Miller, 83’), Cundy, Wilson, Tomkinson, Stevenson (Young, 60’), Ashfield (Deeming, 83’), Hutchinson, Thomas, Davison (Faal, 67’), Bickerstaff (Broom, 68’)

Alex Bangura scores in Middlesbrough's draw at Swansea
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Alex Bangura scores in Middlesbrough’s draw at Swansea

Sierra Leone’s Alex Bangura was back on the score sheet as Middlesbrough missed the chance to climb back into the top spots of the Championship, drawing 2-2 at Swansea City in a match with three penalties.

Boro took an early lead with Alex Bangura’s goal, but then gave away a penalty, which Zan Vipotnik converted.

Vipotnik scored another penalty just before halftime, giving Swansea a 2-1 lead after Sol Brynn fouled Eom Jisung. Middlesbrough tied the game when Tommy Conway scored from the spot after Eom’s challenge on Callum Brittain.

The draw extends Boro’s winless run to five matches, placing them third, just behind Ipswich on goal difference, with Ipswich having two games in hand. Swansea, still winless in four, moved to 15th place.

Coach Kim Hellberg may feel frustrated as his team couldn’t secure a win. Middlesbrough has only two victories in its last nine games, putting Ipswich in a better position for promotion. Boro had chances to win but settled for a draw, with Brynn making key saves and Conway scoring their equaliser.