by FSL News | 26 Nov, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone-born Christian Moses lived up to his recent form with another goal despite his Vendsyssel side were defeated by Danish NordicBet Liga leaders Vejle-BK 4-1 on Sunday. (Photo Credit Bente Poder)
Vejle and Vendsyssel played an exciting top of the table contest in the final round of the 1st Division showdown at Vejle.
The goal was the Lion Pride striker 9th of the season as he continues to impress in Denmark since his loaned move.
Moses, 24, had given Vendsyssel the lead away from home in the opening 10th minutes but his goal was cancelled four minutes later by Vejle’s Albanian midfielder Ylber Ramadani. (1-1).
The home team raised their game with pace and intensity and were in complete control of the match before Dominic Vinicius 2-1 goal and a brace from Jacob Schoop completed the big victory to see off the visitors.
The two sides were playing a crucial encounter in the race for promotion.
The Vejle-BK victory means they opened a six points gap on Vendsyssel and three at the top of the table before the league break up.
Vendsyssel down to third after Sunday’s defeat.
Match Facts:
9′ 0–1 Christian Moses
13′ Ylber Ramadani 1–1
20′ Dominic Vinicius 2–1
45′ Jacob Schoop 3–1
77′ Jacob Schoop 4–1
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by FSL News | 25 Nov, 2017 | African News
#CAFConfedcup: TP Mazembe retained the CAF Confederation Cup over two legs after overcoming SuperSport United 2-1 on aggregate.
The Democratic Republic of Congo top-flight side recorded their third continental trophy in as many years.
The second leg of the final ended 0-0 in Atteridgeville on Saturday night.
Both sides had a player sent off in the final 10 minutes of a scrappy encounter.
The visitors had Chongo Kabaso sent to the changeroom after he received two yellow cards, while Thuso Phala was shown a straight red for a dangerous tackle.
The first leg, played in Lubumbashi, ended 2-1 in Mazembe’s favour last Sunday.
Mazembe pocketed a record $1.25 million (about 1.1 million euros) for winning and will take on Champions League title-holders Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in a one-off Super Cup match in February.
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by FSL News | 25 Nov, 2017 | African News
The Gambia National Sports Council (NSC) will not reverse a decision to suspend the executive committee of the country’s football federation despite warning and threat of suspension from FIFA.
“We will not rescind our decision nor compromise the principles of good governance,” Gambia’s National Sports Council (NSC) chairman Bori Darboe told the BBC.
Football’s world governing body, FIFA in a letter stated NSC must reverse its decision by 27 November or it will take further action, including a possible global suspension if the deadline is not met.
“We are in no way reluctant to engage with the suspended executive as proposed by Fifa in their letter to the Council,”
Darboe added he would be happy for The Gambia to be banned in order for the fraud investigations to continue.
“In the worst scenario it is better for the country to be suspended and we put our house in order than allow wrongdoing to prevail and remain as we are without progress in our football development,” Darboe insisted.
“The Sports Council is not and will not compromise nor abandon the current principles of accountability and transparency.
“The Gambia will not allow any individual or group to flout the financial rules and regulations of this land without being dealt with impunity.
“To let you know just one serious case at hand right now. The NSC has investigated and confirmed with the Gambia Revenue Authority that there are sufficient evidence of GFF involvement in tax fraud.
“Also let me make it clear that a full and detailed report will be compiled and forwarded to FIFA at the end of the investigations.”
In response, the GFF denied any wrongdoing and refused to recognise the sanctions.
Under a global ban, Gambian clubs would be prevented from taking part in the continental competition and none of the country’s national teams would be allowed to play in any Fifa-recognised matches.
The Gambia’s women’s under-17 team is currently still involved in qualifying for the World Cup.
Any ban could also threaten three-time African Referee of the Year Papa Gassama’s participation at the 2018 Russia World Cup.
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by FSL News | 23 Nov, 2017 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News
Sierra Leone moved two places from 99th to 97th in the latest global rankings for November, despite not kicking a ball since September.
The Sierra Leone national home-based stars were eliminated from this year’s WAFU Cup of Nations in September following a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria’s home-based Eagles at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium in Ghana.
Meanwhile, West African neighbours Senegal is among the biggest climbers.
Senegal, who moved up to 23 from 32 on the Fifa World Rankings for November, were impressive against South Africa during their World Cup replayed contest at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in November that saw them qualify for next year’s World Cup in Russia.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are the lowest-ranked among Africa’s World Cup-bound nations at 50 globally and 8 on the continent.
Burkina Faso also impressive they’re the biggest continental movers – moved 11 places up to reach 44 overall and six in Africa.
The global top five of Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina and Belgium remains unchanged from October.
Africa’s top ten: Senegal (23), Tunisia (27), Egypt (31). DR Congo (36), Morocco (40)
Burkina Faso (44), Cameroon (45), Nigeria (50), Ghana (51), Ivory Coast (61)
Sierra Leone (97 in the World) static 23 in Africa.
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 21 December 2017.
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by FSL News | 21 Nov, 2017 | Players Abroad News
New Vendsyssel acquisition Christian Moses pictured in action has been in explosive form in Denmark since his loan move to the Danish NordicBet Liga side Vendsyssel.
The Sierra Leonean joined in January from local club Lion Pride for an undisclosed fee in a deal that is expected to run out in December.
Latest reports from Denmark have confirmed many Danish pundits believe his 8 goals for the club combined with his personal attributes have inspired the Danish second-tier in their quest for promotion to the Danish top-flight.
It is believed the Danish side Vendsyssel is set to reward the Sierra Leone-born a new deal.
“I’m enjoying my football more than ever before because I have been doing well in the second highest league in Denmark and that is every player’s dream – doing well for your team, Moses told footballsierraleone.net.
The Lion pride striker added, “Thanks to my teammate, my coaches and everyone at the club – they’re like my family. Everyone is nice and friendly to me and they care about me so much, they supported me on and off the pitch.”
“My loan deal runs out 31st of December and we will see what happens, but I’m very happy to be at this club.”
“I’m not going into details about contract talks. That is for my agent to sort out, but I’m more focused on helping the team in our quest for promotion,” Moses, 24, concluded.
Vendsyssel’ Chairman of the sports committee, Erik Rasmussen earlier this year has said of Moses, “Christian Moses is an exciting young striker who, with his speed and challenging play style, is an exciting addition to our other attackers in the squad.”
Vendsyssel next NordicBet Liga outing is away to league leaders Vejle Bk on Sunday, November 26.
They’re two points adrift from Vejle-BK and this weekend encounter is crucial in the race for promotion between the two sides.
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