Category: Sports

by @football_sierra

Sierra Leone’s Ismaël Kabia joins Scottish club St Mirren

The 20-year-old winger, a Sierra Leonean native, has joined Scottish side ST Mirren as their ninth signing of the summer, moving from the English Premier League champions Arsenal for the 2026/27 season.

An impressive 2024/25 campaign saw Ismeal make his first-team debut for us in our 5-1 win against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup third round at Emirates Stadium.

Ismeal signed a second professional contract with us in August 2025 and was loaned to Shrewsbury Town for the 2025/26 season, where he made 43 appearances and won the League Two Goal of the Month award for April with a stunning long-range shot against Fleetwood Town.

He first joined Arsenal’s senior squad in September 2024, making a first-team appearance during a 5-1 EFL Cup win over Bolton Wanderers. After a pre-season friendly against Real Betis, Ismeal chose to join Craig McLeish’s team despite interest from other clubs. He will be available for selection in the upcoming Premier Sports Cup match against Rangers.

Manager Craig McLeish expressed excitement about the signing, highlighting Ismeal’s skills as a fast, direct winger who excels in one-on-one situations and emphasising that he brings motivation and potential for development.

Star Sport Academy suffer opening defeat in the West Africa Champions Cup
by @football_sierra

Star Sport Academy suffer opening defeat in the West Africa Champions Cup

On Friday in Kankan, Guinea, the Star Sport Academy West Africa Champions Cup 2026 campaign got off to a rocky start as we faced a tough 4-0 defeat against Karfamoriah FC in our opening match at the Stade M’Balloue Mady.

Despite showing moments of promise, our team struggled to find their rhythm against a determined Karfamoriah side, who capitalised on the defensive weaknesses of Star Sport Academy.

Souleymane Diawara was the standout player for the hosts, scoring twice to firmly establish his team’s dominance.

Amadou Mansare and Mohamed Lamine Conde also chipped in with goals, leading Karfamoriah FC to a convincing victory and securing all three points.

Although the result was disappointing, Star Sport Academy has the chance to regroup, evaluate their performance, and come back stronger in the next match.

Coach Amidu Karim’s squad is eager to put this setback behind them and deliver a significantly better performance as they continue their journey in the Champions Cup on Sunday against AS Real Bamako of Mali. 

All these matches are part of the preparation for their maiden CAF Champions League debut, so they’ll have enough time to regroup. 

Star Sport Academy suffer opening defeat in the West Africa Champions Cup
Star Sport Academy suffer opening defeat in the West Africa Champions Cup
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Star Sport Academy Hires Jozef Vukušič as Technical Adviser

Star Sport Academy has appointed former Amazulu coach Jozef Vukušič as Technical Adviser, bringing valuable experience and expertise to the first team and the academy’s football development programme.

The Sierra Leonean outfit is presently in Guinea for its first appearance in the West Africa Champions Cup. The academy has announced that Jozef Vukušič, a UEFA Pro Licence holder and graduate of Cologne University, has joined the first team.

The Academy’s statement reads: “His career has seen him work with clubs including FC Košice, AmaZulu FC and Al Ahly Benghazi, giving him valuable experience at different levels of professional football.

We are confident that his knowledge, experience and passion for developing players will make him a great addition to the Star Sport Academy family.

In his new role, Vukušič will work closely with our technical department, guiding coaching, player development, technical standards and the wider direction of our football development project.

His appointment is another important step for Star Sport Academy as we continue to build a professional and positive football environment where young players can learn, improve and reach their full potential.

We are delighted to welcome Jozef Vukušič to the academy and look forward to working with him as we continue developing the next generation of footballers.”

by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Abu Kamara rejoins Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee

Portsmouth has signed Abu Kamara from Premier League club Hull for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old forward has signed a three-year contract, making him the club’s seventh new player this summer.

Kamara has returned to Fratton Park after a successful loan spell there last season, where he was instrumental in the team winning the League One title.

The team’s manager, John Mousinho, expressed his excitement about having Abu back. He mentioned that the club has wanted him to return for a while and that Abu’s previous loan spell showed what he can bring to the team.

Kamara, who previously played for England’s youth teams, came up through Norwich’s academy before joining Pompey on loan in 2023. During his year with Pompey, he scored 10 goals in 52 games, contributing to their promotion.

His performance included scoring two goals in an away game against Shrewsbury and providing 11 assists.

After his loan ended, Kamara returned to Norwich but was then sold to Hull. At Hull, he scored five goals in 40 appearances.

He spent most of the last season on loan at Getafe in Spain’s La Liga, where he played against well-known teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid.

by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Italian Serie A side Como sign Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah

The Italian outfit has said it is excited to announce that it has signed England international defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea. The 27-year-old has signed a contract that lasts until 2031.

Chalobah was born in 1999 and joined Chelsea’s academy when he was nine. He moved through the youth system before joining the first team. To gain experience, he went on loan to Ipswich Town, Huddersfield Town, and Lorient before making his Chelsea debut in the 2021 UEFA Super Cup, where he helped the team win the trophy. He also won two FIFA Club World Cups and the UEFA Conference League.

Chalobah played more than 150 games for Chelsea in domestic and European competitions. He is good with the ball, strong, and versatile. He brings experience, leadership, and physicality to the defence.

Chalobah has represented England at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2025. He was part of the squad that finished third in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Como 1907 Head Coach Cesc Fàbregas said, “Trevoh is an important signing for us. He reflects the ambition we have at this club. He has won at the highest level but is eager to start a new chapter and keep improving. He brings strength, speed, and leadership to our defense, as well as the skills to build from the back. He can elevate the team’s performance, and I’m very happy he chose Como.”

Upon his arrival, Trevoh said, “I’m thrilled to be here at Como. It’s an ambitious project, and working with manager Cesc Fàbregas again is special. I can’t wait to bring my experience to the team, enjoy the fantastic atmosphere at the stadium, and connect with the fans. I will give my best every day to make history together.”