by FSL News | 28 Jan, 2020 | African News
Former Super Eagles Midfielder Christian Obodo survived a ghastly auto accident along Ozoro road in Delta State, over the weekend.
According to sources close to the former Udinese of Italy playmaker, the accident took place along Ozoro road in Delta State, Nigeria.
Obodo is regarded by many as one of the most skilful and talented midfielders to play for Nigeria since the 1994 era.
In 2012, the former Udinese man was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen near Warri, Delta State. He was rescued the next day in nearby Isoko by men of the Nigerian police force.
He made six appearances out of 10 in the 2006 World Cup qualification series, scoring a goal. At the 2006 African Cup of Nations, he featured in 4 of Nigeria’s six games, scoring in the 2–0 win over Zimbabwe.
Obodo last played for the Super Eagles in 2008.
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by FSL News | 26 Jan, 2020 | African News
Egyptian side Zamalek advanced to the CAF Champions League quarter-finals after Zesco United’s draw against Primeiro de Agosto.
Zesco’s 1-1 final scoreline against Primeiro de Agosto on Saturday end their hopes of qualification for the knockout stages.
As a result, Zamalek into the quarter-finals second with eight points behind TP Mazembe in Group A of the CAF Champions League.
Elsewhere, Esperance and Raja ended in a 2-2 draw at the Olympic Stadium in Rades, where the Tunisian hosts and reigning African kings needed a late equaliser from Fed Ben Choug to ensure they remained unbeaten.
Both sides first, and second respectively from Group D.
Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns’ a late equaliser secure a 2-2 draw away to Petro de Luanda in a CAF Champions League Group C match at Estadio 11 de Novembro on Saturday afternoon.
The South African side leading their group with 11 points already secured quarterfinal qualification earlier in the month, will face Wydad Athletic Club in their final match.
Wydad Athletic Club thrashed USM Alger 3-1 to advanced on Friday.
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by FSL News | 25 Jan, 2020 | Players Abroad News
John Kamara believes the down-to-earth nature of the current Keşla FK squad has been a key to their firm form an excellent start to their Azerbaijan Premier League campaign.
The Sierra Leone midfielder has played sixteen times in all competition this season helping the club to a third-place sitting on the table after first two rounds.
Kamara, who has just returned from their Turkey Antalya training camp where they lost two of their three friendly matches told FSL News that they are going to keep working towards their target which is to qualify for European competition.
“Two defeats in Turkey during our training camp but the reality is the positive attitude, hard work of the team,” Kamara said.
“We have worked so hard, and we have to keep working harder if we want to be at the top by the end of this campaign.”
The 31-year-old defensive midfielder reiterated that the positive attitude of his teammates will keep minds focused on their aims for this season.
“The team is full of confidence and that what we have shown this season. European qualification is top of the clubs target.”
Keşla FK next matches will be against bottom table teams Gabala and Sabail FK as they resumed the top-flight.
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by FSL News | 25 Jan, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Ibrahim Conteh pictured was spotted in training with Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union. Photo SBNation.
Conteh, 23, was impressive during Union’s training in Wilmington this week, Football Sierra Leone understands.
The defensive midfielder, who recently parted ways with Indonesia side Persipura Jayapura, has been part of the Sierra Leone 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin.
A first-team deal would presumably fill an international roster spot. However, according to SBNation, he could also be signed to Union II and sent on loan for minutes to meet roster compliance for international players.
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by FSL News | 24 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
FC Johansen finally recorded their first win of the season as they claimed a deserved 2-0 victory over Old Edwardians at the Siaka Steven Stadium on Friday.
A brace from Melvin Davies in the 47th and 58th minutes respectively were enough to ensure they grabbed maximum points after their seventh league matches.
Davies was named Man of the Match by the league’s technical observers.
As a result, they moved up to ninth above Old Edwardians nine points adrift of league leaders Kamboi Eagles at least for another 24 hours.
Elsewhere, On Thursday, the only female technician in the Sierra Leone Premier League registered her second win of the season.
Victoria Conteh guided her side to a vital 1-0 win over Freetown City Council. The only goal was scored by Philip Neville who was named Man of the Match as East End Tigers moved up to third.
On Saturday, big spenders Bo Rangers will face reigning champions East End Lions in another cracker contest.
The Southern Province side in Freetown to rock the East End giants party.
A win for coach Konneh’s side will see them move back to the second spot after seven matches played.
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