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Swedish Superettan side Sandvikens sing Jay Tee Kamara
by FSL News

Swedish Superettan side Sandvikens sign Jay Tee Kamara

Sierra Leonean attacker Jay Tee Kamara has signed for the Swedish Superettan side Sandvikens IF. “The 22-year-old came from Ljungskile and has joined us after a week of trials,” Sanvikens IF announced.

Kamara, who is the latest addition to Sanvikens IF, expressed his excitement about joining the club.

Previously, he played for Ljungskile SK in Ettan Södra for a season and a half. He has also played professional soccer in the United States and represented Sierra Leone at the youth level.

“Following a successful trial period, Jay Tee has signed an agreement with the club that extends over the rest of the season, with an option for further extension.”

Jay Tee feels at home in the club and comfortable with the team due to the presence of several African players who speak the same language.

He is impressed by Sandvikens IF’s playing style and describes it as reminiscent of Barcelona’s style of play in 2011-2012.

The former Columbus Crew 2 excels in dribbling, goal-scoring, and overall performance. Coach Eldar Abdulic praised Jay Tee’s abilities, emphasizing his proficiency in one-on-one situations, his strong left foot, and his contribution to the team’s dynamics from an advanced position on the right side of the field.

Kei Kamara helps Los Angeles beat Seattle Sounders
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Kei Kamara helps Los Angeles beat Seattle Sounders  

On Sunday, Los Angeles made history by advancing to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup for the first time in their history with a 3-0 away win over the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field.

Ryan Hollingshead and Kei Kamara scored first-half goals, and Denis Bouanga added the third after the break, making him the all-time leading scorer in the Leagues Cup’s two-year history.

LAFC will host the Colorado Rapids in the semifinals on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at BMO Stadium. The winner will advance to the Leagues Cup Final on Sunday, Aug. 25.

LAFC took the lead within the first 20 minutes, with Maxime Chanot’s long ball finding Hollingshead, who scored in the 14th minute.

Kamara doubled the lead 11 minutes later with an acrobatic volley. In the second half, Bouanga’s goal sealed the 3-0 victory for LAFC.

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (in Photo with Kei) secured his third shutout in four Leagues Cup appearances.

Striker Amadou Bakayoko opens his J League account for Sapporo
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Amadou Bakayoko opens his J League account for Sapporo

Sierra Leone International striker Amadou Bakayoko scored his first J-League goal as Consadole Sapporo defeated Sagan Tosu in a high-scoring match with a score of 5-3 in round 27 of the season.

Bakayoko, 28, who joined the team on a free transfer, made his debut and scored from the penalty spot in the 89th minute.

Sapporo took an early lead with a goal from Supachok in the 10th minute, followed by another goal from Yoshinari Komai in the 11th minute, and a third goal in the 16th minute, giving them a 3-0 lead in the first half.

However, Tosu fought back in the second half, scoring in the 57th minute through Akito Fukuda and then closing the gap to one point in the 60th minute with a goal from Tojiro Kubo.

Sapporo scored their fourth goal with an own goal in the 70th minute, and Bakayoko sealed the victory for Sapporo with the fifth goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute, securing the win when Tosu was once again within one point.

Sapporo’s win earned them three points, marking their first win in three games, while Tosu suffered their fifth consecutive game without a victory.

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Attacker Mustapha Bundu on target in Plymouth Argyle's Cup win
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Attacker Mustapha Bundu on target in Plymouth Argyle’s Cup win  

Sierra Leone’s striker, Mustapha Bundu, scored as Plymouth Argyle’s head coach, Wayne Rooney, achieved his first win in the Carabao Cup match on Wednesday evening.

The team rebounded from their 4-0 Championship defeat at Sheffield Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Cheltenham Town at Home Park.

Plymouth Argyle had more chances in the first half, with Ryan Hardie and Freddie Issaka going close, while Ethon Archer hit the post with a low shot five minutes before half-time.

Ben Waine broke the deadlock after an hour, tapping in from close range after Adam Randell’s free-kick was parried onto the crossbar.

After taking the lead, Argyle dominated the game, with substitutes Mustapha Bundu and Morgan Whittaker missing good chances.

In the 81st minute, Hardie doubled the lead with a close-range finish from Ibrahim Cissoko’s cross.

Sierra Leone International Mustapha Bundu sealed the win in the 84th minute with a controlled finish into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

In his first game in charge on Sunday, Rooney’s team had suffered a 4-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.

However, for this match, Rooney made changes to the lineup, with only young midfielder Darko Gyabi and goalkeeper Conor Hazard remaining, as Michael Cooper was set to join Sheffield United as their new goalkeeper.

Argyle 3 

Waine 62, Hardie 81, Bundu 84 

Cheltenham 0 

Sierra Leone's Tyrese Fornah is excited to join Salford City
by @football_sierra

Sierra Leone’s Tyrese Fornah ready for fresh start at Salford City

Sierra Leone international Tyrese Fornah is ready for a fresh start after joining League Two side Salford City FC on a season-long loan deal from Derby County for the 2024-25 season. The move is subject to FA and EFL ratification and approval.

The midfielder helped Derby win automatic promotion from League One with the Rams.

“I’m a dynamic soccer player who loves advancing the ball, creating excitement, and showcasing my skills.  I want to share joy with the fans and help the team win. The club’s ambition to get promoted aligns perfectly with mine. I believe this team can achieve promotion. Let’s get started,” Fornah told the club’s website.

The Sierra Leone international signed with the Rams from Nottingham Forest last summer. He played in 23 matches in all competitions as Paul Warne’s side secured promotion from the third tier.

However, he had limited playing time in the second half of last season, with his last league start coming in the 3-1 home win against Lincoln City in December 2023.

Fornah came off the bench as a late substitute in last Friday’s Sky Bet Championship season opener at Blackburn Rovers. He might make his Salford debut in their league match at Bradford City on Saturday.