by FSL News | 9 Mar, 2019 | African News
CAF Champions League holders Esperance proved too strong at home as they defeat Guinean club Horoya 2-0 in Group B on Friday to become this year’s first quarter-finalist.
The sixteen-time Guinean title holders coming into this tie one point behind the Tunisians with lots of positive but an own-goal from Malian Hamed Assoko midway through the first half to put the host ahead.
Esperance second came almost eight minutes to full time through their Cameroonian midfield enforcer Franck Kom.
As a result, they are top of the tree as group leaders after South African giant Orlando Pirates were surprisingly held 2-2 at home by FC Platinum of Zimbabwe.
Despite the defeat, Horoya still second in the group ahead of their home and final group B encounter against Orlando Pirates.
It was a disappointment for the Pirates, who surprisingly were unable to find the cutting edge against group bottom team FC Platinum of Zimbabwe.
Some pundits in South Africa described their performance at the Orlando Stadium on Friday night as one of the worst performances in their 2018-19 Caf Champions League campaign for a home team.
Elsewhere, Group C leaders CS Constantine of Algeria beaten 1-0 at home by Club Africain of Tunisia to surrender an eight-match unbeaten run.
Ismaily of Egypt after a 1-1 draw at home against five-time champions TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo dropped out of contention for a quarter-finals place.
Constantine on 10 point still ahead of TP Mazembe on eight and Africain seven in the race to make a quarter-final spot.
Esperance de Tunis win victory over Horoya AC in Radès on Friday, March 8, 2019. (Photo est.org.tn)
CAF Champions League Group B and C Standings
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by FSL News | 8 Mar, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
(Photo: The Sierra Leone U-23 men’s team that eliminated Cameroon from the 2016 Olympic Games football qualifiers)
Sierra Leone have been disqualified from Men’s U23 African qualifying campaign by the Confederation of African Football CAF, due to pending Fifa suspension.
It could be recalled that Sierra Leone was billed to face the winner between Cameroon and Chad in the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second round qualifiers.
Cameroon eliminated their North-central Africans counterparts 4-1 on aggregate in the first phase of the qualifiers.
Reconfirming the news, the FA’s Director of Competition, Sorie Ibrahim Sesay told this medium that they received a letter on Wednesday with regards to the disqualification.
“We were billed to play Cameroon later this month but, because of the FIFA suspension we were disqualified by CAF.”
As a reminder, FIFA suspended Sierra Leone amid allegations of government interference back in October 2018.
CAF’s decision means Cameroon are through and, will be in the final round to determine the seven nations to join hosts Egypt at the quadrennial competition slated for June 3 to 11, 2019.
This will be the third edition of the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations. Zambia was named as the initially scheduled host, but they withdrew from hosting in July 2017.
CAF announced Egypt as the new host nation of the tournament on 23 September 2017.
The final top three countries automatically qualify to represent the continent at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games football tournament.
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by FSL News | 7 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News, Video & News
Alhaji Kamara, 24, scored the equaliser on his debut in their 2-2 draw against Aarhus GF on Sunday at the Nord Energy Arena.
The home team started brightly with a 15-second goal from their Ivorian striker Tiémoko Konaté.
The visitors from Aarhus responded well with two straight goals to put themselves ahead.
AGF’s Adama Guira was sent off in the 51st minute for dangerous play.
Patrick Mortensen and Kasper Jakobsen scored in the 8th and 32nd minutes respectively for the visitors before Sierra Leone’s Alhaji Kamara was introduced.
The striker, who came off the bench replacing Wohlgemuth in the 71st minute showed great composure with his header to beat AGF keeper in the 76th minute.
This Saturday Vendsyssel will take on Vejle away from home, as they look to battle their way away from the relegation tussle.
Watch match highlights Vendsyssel FF – AGF (Photo Credit superliga.dk)
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by FSL News | 7 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Mohamed Buya Turay is set to play his first official game for Djurgården against Hammarby in the Swedish Cup quarter-finals at the Tele2 Arena.
Two huge derbies were presented in the quarterfinals after the draws, Djurgården-Hammarby and Häcken-GAIS.
“All papers are in order for Buya who can start preparing for cup derby against Hammarby on Sunday,” Djurgården said on their website.
“The administrative part is solved and sports manager Bosse Andersson can look forward to having Buya available.”
Turay, 24 joined the Swedish Allsvenskan side Djurgården on loan for the 2019 season from Belgian side Sint-Truidense.
“We have received a decision from the Swedish Migration Board that Buya has got a work and residence permit approved and he can play football on Sunday.”
Svenska Cupen Quarterfinals
1) Sun March 10, 17.00, Athletic Eskilstuna – Halmstad
2) Sun March 10, 15.00, Djurgården – Hammarby
3) Sat 9 March 16.00, Östers IF – AIK ( moved, read more )
4) Sat 9 March 14.00, BK Häcken – GAIS
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by FSL News | 7 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News
FC Crotone striker Augustus Kargbo has said that he intends to build on his club career in order to improve his chances to play for Sierra Leone.
Kargbo, 19, believes a fine club career can boost his chances of presenting his country of birth.
The youngster signed a three year deal with the Italian side last summer and has played twice since joining the club.
He scored six goals in 20 appearances for Campobasso in Serie D before his move.
His impressive display during the Viareggio tournament caught the eyes of top clubs in Italy before signing for Crotone.
During that tournament, he was named amongst the best young players.
Speaking to Football Sierra Leone, the former Campobasso and Roccella attacker hopes a bright form with his club will help him gain International recognition.
“Playing International football is every player’s dream and, it will be an honour,” Kargbo said. “But, for now, is something I’m not worried about, looking forward to it in the future,”
“Presently, I know if I can make myself valuable at club level, it will always be a dream to play for my country.”
“I’m young with a good opportunity to progress in Italy and, that is why my focus is more on my professional development.”
“I am still learning and, wants to gain more experience here in Italy.”
The striker can represent Sierra Leone in both U23 and the senior national team if he continues with his impressive development.
Augustus Kargbo
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