by FSL News | 6 Dec, 2019 | African News
Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) have confirmed plans to establish the first-ever Collegiate Sports League in Africa.
The Collegiate Sports League is slated for October 2020 with 32 universities, competing in football and basketball.
A list of 32 universities participating will be announced at the ASVG event in the first half of 2020 at the company’s Headquarters in Accra, Ghana.
The limited liability sports solutions, services and business corporation, a few days ago, confirmed reaching an agreement Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) and other stakeholders.
“Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG), having reached a milestone agreement with the Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) to institute a continental Student-Athlete Sports Scholarship programme for Universities in Africa on November 22nd 2019, will now establish the first-ever African Collegiate Sports League for all sports disciplines mirroring the NCAA in the USA,” ASVG said in a statement.
“The League will be called the Africa Collegiate League, and a key purpose for its formation besides being a support structure for the Africa Sports Scholarship Fund is to bridge the gap between the Youth Sports stage and the Professional Level in the development continuum of Athletes in Africa.
“The Africa Sports Scholarship Fund has been set up to incentivise and heighten Student-Athlete Participation in Sports in Universities across Africa and provide opportunities for young sportsmen and women coming up from the school system.
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by FSL News | 5 Dec, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
December’s Sierra Leone Premier League news in brief
The first week of the new Sierra Leone Premier League season Eastern Province-based club Kamboi Eagles and inform Bo Rangers made it clear they want to be part of the title contenders after their respective victories.
Kamboi Eagles kicked off their 2019/2020 campaign with an impressive victory over Central Parade at the Kenema field with goals Abubakarr Kanu and Ahmed Vandi as they eased past their visitors.
At the Bo Stadium, Inform Rangers snatched victory courtesy of their new acquisition Prince Barrie who scored the very first goal of the League season after finding the back of the net to give Bo Rangers all three points against Freetown City.
Elsewhere in the day’s other fixtures, the dream chasers, FC Johansen played to a 1-all draw with Might Blackpool at the Siaka Steven Steven.
Host Johansen came from behind to force a draw with a goal from Rafael Koroma who cancelled out Kandeh Sesay’s opener.
In Koidu, Diamond Stars were unable to take maximum points as their visitors demonstrated class. Anti Drugs the 2018/2019 bottom-placed side was out to give a good account of themselves as both sides settled for a barren draw.
The entertaining and thrilling season-opening games will continue with more games across Sierra Leone.
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces soccer team will host last season ninth-placed side East End Tigers on Friday at the National Stakia Steven Stadium.
On Saturday 7th December, defending champions, East End Lions open their season with a tricky tie against Ports Authority while last season’s runners up FC Kallon go toe to toe against Old Edwardians. Another contest soccer fans roaring to watch on Monday 8th.
by FSL News | 4 Dec, 2019 | African News
Mali U 20 side are in the final of this year’s West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone A Under-20 Championship after a slender 1-0 win over Sierra Leone at September 28 in Conakry, Guinea.
Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars were not at their best following their impressive 3-2 victory over Mauritania en route to the semi-finals.
The Malians scored a brilliant long-range and only goal from Abdoulaye Traore in the 30th minute to secure their spot.
As a result, they await the winner between Senegal and The Gambia both nations lock horns late on in the other semi-final.
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by FSL News | 3 Dec, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Former Sierra Leone captain Ibrahim Obreh Kargbo is over the moon after his son a former Crystal Palace youth player penned a three-and-half year deal with Ukrainian top-flight side FK Dynamo Kyiv after leaving Belgian club KSV Roeselare.
Ibrahim Kargbo Jnr, 19, who recently featured for the Belgian Red Devils U18 in a friendly four-country tournament in Murcia (Spain), last played for Lierse Kempenzonen on loan from Roeselare.
The young attacker is still eligible to play for Sierra Leone despite representing Belgium at youth level.
Dad’s Kargbo said: “I’m delighted that he’s getting the opportunity to play at the top level at a young age. It is one those chances any father will celebrate, but maintained that his son has to focus if he is to excel and learn the trade,” He told FSL Media.
“My son Ibrahim Kargbo junior has been presented with a great opportunity to progress in his career. As a parent, I couldn’t be happier for him.”
In June 2016, the youngster father confirmed that Crystal Palace completed the signing of his son and was drafted immediately to Premier League side Under 17 and 18 squad.
At the age of eight, Kargbo Jr. moved with his family to Belgium, where he started studying at Beershot School.
Kargbo Jr. has also had a spell with Reading youth sides U-13 and U-16 where he continues to excel before his move to Palace.
Kargbo Jr. completes KSV Roeselare move
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by FSL News | 1 Dec, 2019 | African News, Video & News
Esperance de Tunis proved too strong against Raja Casablanca in Morocco with a 2-0 win in their Group D 2019/20 CAF Champions League opener on Saturday.
A file photo of Esperance forward Anice Badri (L), whose goal triggered an impressive 2-0 CAF Champions League win at Raja Casablanca Saturday (AFP Photo/Karim Sahib)
Anice Badri and Ibrahim Ouattara scored in the opening 15 minutes for Esperance of Tunisia away to Raja Casablanca of Morocco and held firm to secure a 2-0 triumph.
Elsewhere, a brace for Jackson Muleka help TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo overpowered Egypt’s Zamalek 3-0 in Lubumbashi.
On Friday, there were home wins for Etoile Sahel of Tunisia, Al Hilal of Sudan and JS Kabylie of Algeria over Al Ahly of Egypt, Platinum of Zimbabwe and V Club of DR Congo respectively.
The CAF Champions League will continue next weekend with the group stage, matchday two fixtures on 6-7 December.
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