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Defender Trevoh Chalobah inspires Chelsea with first goal of the season
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Defender Trevoh Chalobah inspires Chelsea with first goal

On Thursday, Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah was thrilled to contribute to Chelsea’s important victory over Tottenham, as he headed the Blues in front, leading them to a 2-0 win in the Premier League.

Chalobah scored a powerful header before the half-hour mark, giving Chelsea a well-deserved lead at halftime. He also played a crucial role in the team’s resilient defence that handled Tottenham’s offensive pressure in the second half.

In the end, Nicolas Jackson scored from close range, nodding home Cole Palmer’s free-kick which had deflected off the crossbar to secure all three points at the Bridge.

Chalobah acknowledged the significance of the win and his goal, which was his first for the season against local rivals. As a centre-back, he hoped it would add to the squad’s belief heading into the business end of the campaign.

‘It’s a good feeling and brilliant to get a clean sheet,’ Chalobah said. 

‘The clean sheet and the win, we did it together today. The boys knew how massive this game was, and the season has been up and down for us; the consistency hasn’t been there. But today was the perfect day to show it against our rivals, and the boys were ready for it.

‘We knew it would be a tough game, but I felt the boys were ready, and that’s the level we need to be showing every single game.’

Chalobah spoke about his goal and revealed that it was a focus of both the squad and coaching staff during training before the match. He explained that they had identified where the danger could be and had worked on it in the days leading up to the game.

He stressed the importance of not only doing their job in clearing their box but also contributing to the other box. The three points won yesterday evening keep the Blues within reach of earning continental qualification. Chalobah, who was named Player of the Match, is confident that with the right mentality, they can have a productive end to the season.

‘It’s a good feeling and brilliant to get a clean sheet,’ Chalobah said.
‘It’s a good feeling and brilliant to get a clean sheet,’ Chalobah said.
Steven Caulker set to pursue UEFA A badge in England
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Steven Caulker set to pursue UEFA A badge in England

Sierra Leone and former England international is set to start his UEFA A badge this month. Five months after completing his UEFA B badge, Caulker is now embarking on achieving the UEFA A with the English FA.

He confirmed that he will begin his UEFA A course this month and is excited to further develop his coaching skills under the guidance of some of the best teachers in the game.

Caulker, who was a pivotal player for Sierra Leone during the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, is presently transforming his playing career to coaching. 

He has admitted that coaching is the way forward and aspires to be a manager someday. He would love to be a Sierra Leone manager and bring in young Sierra Leoneans to play an attractive style of football.

The UEFA A Licence is the most advanced practical coaching certification available and it builds upon the technical and tactical knowledge covered in the UEFA B Licence.

 This certification focuses on developing individual players within units and improving understanding of modern trends in the game, strategies and tactics, systems of play in today’s game, and the principles of the England DNA.

Augustus Kargbo's Cesena make Serie C history
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Augustus Kargbo’s Cesena make Serie C history

Sierra Leone International Augustus Kargbo Italian side Cesena made history in Serie C with a total of 96 points, equalling the record set by Catanzaro just a year ago, thanks to their 2-0 victory over Perugia in the final league game of the season.

Kargbo, who started the tie before he was subbed off in the 56th minute, had nine goal contributions that played a pivotal role in their success after joining the team on a three-year contract with Cesena after departing Crotone last summer.

Cesena has secured automatic promotion to the Italian Serie B after finishing first in Serie C Group B. The 2022-23 Serie B season (known as Serie BKT due to sponsorship reasons) marks the 91st season of the league since its establishment in 1929. 

During the match against Perugia, Prestia scored his first goal of the season, and Corazza converted a penalty to secure the win.

“The work with the young players started last season; we believed in them, and they have paid us back extraordinarily. There was the right mix with the more experienced players who took energy from the young ones and vice versa,” head coach Toscano told the club’s website.

Cesena has secured automatic promotion to the Italian Serie B after finishing first in Serie C Group B.
Cesena has secured automatic promotion to the Italian Serie B after finishing first in Serie C Group B.
Sierra Leone International Daniel Kanu has been named the Charlton Athletic Valley Gold Young Player of the Year for the second time.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Daniel Kanu named Valley Gold Young Player of the Year

Sierra Leone International Daniel Kanu has been named the Charlton Athletic Valley Gold Young Player of the Year for the second time. 

Kanu, a graduate of the Addicks Academy, played a key role for the team after returning from a loan spell. 

His impressive performance earned him a contract extension with Charlton Athletic until 2027.

The 19-year-old player previously won the award in the 2021/22 season. He joins the ranks of Scott Minto, Scott Wagstaff, and Callum Harriott as a two-time winner of the accolade.

Kanu started his journey with Charlton Athletic at the U11 level. During the season, he scored seven goals and provided one assist for the Addicks. 

He also made his senior international debut for Sierra Leone against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup African Qualifying First Round, which took place on Sunday, November 19th, 2023, in Liberia.

Kanu, a graduate of the Addicks Academy, played a key role for the team after returning from a loan spell.
Kanu, a graduate of the Addicks Academy, played a key role for the team after returning from a loan spell.
Sierra Leone International Tyrese Fornah's Derby County has secured promotion to the Sky Bet Championship for the 2024/25 campaign.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Tyrese Fornah pleased with Derby’s promotion

Sierra Leone International Tyrese Fornah’s Derby County has secured promotion to the Sky Bet Championship for the 2024/25 campaign. 

On Saturday, the team beat Carlisle United 2-0 at Pride Park Stadium, securing automatic promotion from League One.

Fornah, a former Nottingham Forest midfielder who joined the club in August 2023, made nineteen first-team appearances for the Rams. 

He signed a two-year contract that will run until the summer of 2025 and posted a message on social media saying “Glory to God! Grateful to experience this with a great bunch of boys and staff, Promotion & Championship Football secured.”

Derby needed only a draw against the division’s bottom side to end their two-year stay in League One. Max Bird’s fierce swerving shot from outside the box had Rams fans singing and bouncing to the joyous tune of ‘We Are Going Up’ after just five minutes. James Collins got Paul Warne’s Rams over the promotion line with a composed close-range finish on the hour mark to complete the victory.

It’s the fourth time 50-year-old Warne has guided a side to promotion from League One, his three previous successes coming with Rotherham as they yo-yoed between the second and third tiers.

Fornah started at Brighton & Hove Albion before moving to Forest’s Academy in 2018. He debuted for Forest in 2020 and went on to have loan spells at Casa Pia, Plymouth Argyle, and Shrewsbury Town. 

In the 2022/23 season, he played for Reading, making 37 appearances and scoring two goals while also – providing two assists.

Sierra Leone International Tyrese Fornah’s Derby County sealed promotion back to the Sky Bet Championship for the 2024/25 campaign.
Sierra Leone International Tyrese Fornah’s Derby County sealed promotion back to the Sky Bet Championship for the 2024/25 campaign.