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Rapid București interested in young Sierra Leone midfielder Salliue Bah
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Rapid București interested in Sierra Leone’s Sallieu Bah

FC Rapid București reportedly interested in Sierra Leone International 17-year-old midfielder Sallieu Bah after the youngster impressed on trial last week.

Bah, who made his Sierra Leone debut against Guinea-Bissau in the Final African Cup of Nations qualifier in September, is a potential transfer to Rapidiștii.

Reports reaching this medium indicated that Bah, who scored a hat-trick for Petrolul 95 Ploiesti in their 6-1 triumph over AFC Brebu on Friday, has impressed the București head coach Cristiano Bergodi.

The football prospect sensation started his playing career in the Sierra Leone domestic league, winning six man-of-the-match performances last season before he was g awarded a trial in Germany with a lower-league club.

He was listed on the Guardian’s top next generation of 60 of the best young talents in world football. 

Bah was recently part of the Sierra Leone training camp in Morocco, where they played 1-1 with Benin and defeated Somalia 2-0 during the Fifa window last month.

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Salliue Bah in action for Sierra Leone during their 2-0 win over Somalia in at the Stade de Berrechid in Casablanca.
Salliue Bah in action for Sierra Leone during their 2-0 win over Somalia in at the Stade de Berrechid in Casablanca.
Alex Bangura helps Boro reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Alex Bangura helps Boro reach Carabao Cup last eight

Sierra Leone International Alex Bangura, who was restored to the Middlesbrough left side of the defence in their Carabao Cup win over Exeter, provided two assists.

Michael Carrick’s side progressed to the Carabao Cup’s last eight for the first time in five years after a thrilling win at League One Exeter.

The home side had opened the scoring through Ryan Trevitt as he blasted into the top corner from the edge of the box.

But Morgan Rogers’ curling effort through Bangura’s assist drew Boro level after the break as Samuel Silvera fired Boro ahead from another assist from Bangura.

Alex Bangura showed tremendous desire to get a foot in and win back possession for Rogers, who curled into the top corner.

Trevitt’s long-range goal levelled the scoring for Exeter, but a late penalty converted by Emmanuel Latte Lath sent Boro through.

The win ended Exeter’s hopes of a first EFL Cup quarter-final appearance as they bowed out in the last 16 for the fifth time in the club’s history.

Boro awaits to know who they face in the Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals later today.

The draw will take place live on Sky Sports following the conclusion of the Round Four tie between Manchester United and Newcastle United on Wednesday, 1 November.

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Cesena attacker Augustus Kargbo says he wants to relaunch himself with his new team following his two goals on Monday evening.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s Augustus Kargbo aim high with Italian side Cesena

Cesena attacker Augustus Kargbo says he wants to relaunch himself with his new team following his two goals on Monday evening.

Sierra Leone International Augustus Kargbo was pivotal in Cesena‘s Seroie C Round 11 victory over Carrarese with two goals at the Orogel Stadium Dino Manuzzi on Monday evening.

The former Crotone attacker scored his second and third of the season in the 14th and 72nd minutes, respectively, to help his side maintain the second spot on the league standings.

I’m happy to have given my contribution. As always, I try to give my best – and today, it was important to win again. We did it, and I’m very happy about the victory,” Kargbo told the club’s website.

He added, “I dedicate my goals to the family. I have an Italian family who came from Crotone. I dedicated the victory to us for the sacrifices we have made. We have had some difficult days because when we don’t win, we are not calm – I dedicate the victory to us.”

In his Present Situation with Cesena 

For the moment, I feel very good in Cesena. It’s a calm environment where you can do well. I want to continue giving my best. I’m happy that the goals have arrived. I want to relaunch myself together with the team. When you reach common goals, the individuals succeed. My teammates are helping me grow day after day.” 

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Sundowns and Wydad register slender wins in AFL semis
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sundowns & Wydad register slender wins in AFL semis

Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca managed a vital 1-0 home win over Egyptian giant Al Ahly and Tunisian side Esperance in the first leg of their African Football League semi-finals.

Thapelo Maseko sealed victory with his second-half goal for the South Africans at Loftus Versfeld Stadium as Hicham Bousfiane gave Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca a goal advantage over their North African counterparts on Sunday.

On Wednesday, four-time African champions Esperance will still fancy their chances of overcoming their visitors on home soil as African giant Al Ahly plans a pathway to the next stage against Sundowns at their Cairo fortress.

Both return leg matches are expected to be fireworks in Cairo and Tunisia, respectively. 

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Issa Kallon's Shanghai Port Clinch 2023 Chinese Super League title
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Issa Kallon’s Shanghai Port Clinch Super League title

Shanghái Port played a 1-1 draw against Shandong Taishan to clinch their second Chinese Super League (CSL) title on Sunday with a game to spare.

The hosts broke the deadlock in the 16th minute when Zhang Linpeng’s cross released Lyu Wenjun to side-foot home. Wenneng Xie levelled the scoreline in the 89th minute but was too late as the home team held on to the win.

Kallon was named on the bench as Shanghai had led Shandong by five points at the top of the table before the duel, and it was no surprise that the match brimmed with an intense atmosphere.

A physical altercation erupted before halftime between Chen Pu and Lyu as they vied for position inside the penalty area.

A scuffle broke out again when Shanghai’s Li Shuai brought down Fei Nanduo in the 75th minute, prompting the Shandong forward to retaliate by pushing Li to the ground. Fei received a red card, thus reducing both sides to nine players.

The Sierra Leone International contributed five goals in twenty-five appearances in all competitions for the Chinese side. 

On 28 July 2022, Kallon joined the Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port.

Elsewhere on Sunday, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers drew with Shanghai Shenhua 1-1, Zhejiang FC smashed Cangzhou Mighty Lions 6-1, Henan FC tied with Changchun Yatai 1-1, and Chengdu Rongcheng overcame Beijing Guoan 3-2.

After Shanghai Port’s championship win, all eyes are on the battle to avoid relegation in next Saturday’s season finale, with Nantong facing off against Tianjin and Dalian playing against Shanghai Port at home. 

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