by FSL News | 6 Sep, 2017 | African News, Sport News
Super Eagles home-based coach, Salisu Yusuf, has included Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Ajiboye in his 18-man squad for the West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations event in Ghana.
Local hero midfielder Rabiu Ali and Kingsley Eduwo have also been named alongside defenders Eze Stephen, Chima Akas, Osas Okoro and Emmanuel Ariwachukwu.
Others within the squad are Gabriel Okechukwu, Ubong Friday, Destiny Ashadi, Peter Eneji and Lobi Stars’ prolific striker Anthony Okpotu.
The local Eagles first task will be against Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in the first knock-out round of the tournament this weekend.
After all knockout matches, eight qualifying teams will emerge for a group phase competition.
The competition takes place from the 9th – 24th September.
Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone delegation have arrived in Ghana a few hours ago ahead of their knock out contest against the Super Eagles. More to Follow!
2017 WAFU CUP OF NATIONS
GROUP A (Takoradi)
Ghana Vs The Gambia
Nigeria Vs Sierra Leone
Mali Vs Mauritania
Guinea Vs Guinea Bissau
GROUP B (Cape Coast)
Senegal Vs Liberia
Burkina Faso Vs the Niger Republic
Cote d’Ivoire Vs Togo
Benin Republic Vs Cape Verde
FULL LIST OF SUPER EAGLES
Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC Ifeanyi Ubah); Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United)
Defenders: Stephen Eze (FC Ifeanyi Ubah); Emmanuel Ariwachukwu (Akwa United); Chima Akas (Enyimba FC); Osas Okoro (Rangers International); Adeleye Olamilekan (FC Ifeanyi Ubah); Daniel James (Plateau United)
Midfielders: Afeez Aremu (Akwa United); Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Samuel Mathias (El-Kanemi Warriors); Destiny Ashadi (Katsina United)
Forwards: Gabriel Okechukwu (Akwa United); Kingsley Eduwo (Lobi Stars); Peter Eneji (Plateau United); Ubong Friday (Akwa United); Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars)
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by FSL News | 5 Sep, 2017 | African News
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah scored the winner against Uganda in their fourth Group E, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match to helped his country to a 1-0 on Tuesday at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
There were enormous celebrations at the end among Egyptians, who have not been to the World Cup since 1990 despite winning five African titles since.
Egypt now ahead of the brave Ugandans by two points after four qualifying matches.
The North Africans have nine points, Uganda seven, while Ghana – who have appeared at the last three World Cups – lie in third with five points after thumping Congo 5-1 in Brazzaville.
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by FSL News | 5 Sep, 2017 | African News, Sport News
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey scored a hat-trick and Richmond Boakye netted twice as Ghana defeated Congo-Brazzaville 5-1 to revive their faint Russia 2018 World Cup qualification hopes alive in Brazzaville on Tuesday.
Lloyd Ayet scored the consolation goal for Congo, but the defeat eliminates them from the race to Russia with two games to play.
The win also was the Black Stars’ first in the group – and takes them up to five points, two behind group leaders Uganda and one behind Egypt ahead of the two sides’ meeting in Alexandria on Tuesday evening.
It was a much-improved display from Kwesi Appiah’s side following their 1-1 stalemate with the Red Devils in Kumasi on Friday.
The Red Devils have just one point from four games and can no longer qualify for Russia 2018.
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by FSL News | 4 Sep, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone youngster Abu Bakarr Suma (Pictured), scored his second of the season for his Swedish third-tier club Assyriska FF.
His goal paved the way to a 4-1 win over IFK Luleå at the Skogsvallenon stadium Sunday.
Suma was among the star players following his brilliant goal in the 19th minute before Luleå’s Ghanaian Tetteh Komey level things up 15th minutes later.
However, with three more goals from S. Holmqvist, D. Stensson and L. Reuterswärd in the 48th, 68th and 80th minutes respectively sealed the all-important three points for the visitors.
“Suma was magnificent, like the rest of his teammates,” said Assyriska coach Erik. “He opened the game up for us with his second of the seasons.”
The 22-year-old defensive Midfielder, who signed for Assyriska FF in July told footballsierraleone.net, “It feels good and I’m happy to help the team.
“It’s is not easy to play a defensive midfielder role and helping the team with goals. I’m pleased with my work rate.”
Suma has played four games and scored twice since joining from IK Frej where he made over fifteen appearances in all competition between 2016-2017 seasons.
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by FSL News | 3 Sep, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Kei Kamara scored his first career hat trick to help the New England Revolution beat Orlando City 4-0 on Saturday night.
He becomes the 12th Member of MLS’ Triple-Digit Club.
“I’m 33. I think it just came at the right time,” Kamara told clubs website with a smile as he held his young daughter Kierin in his arms during his postgame press conference. “There have to be a few threes in your age before you can get that.”
The veteran striker added, “It was one of those days I just felt good from warm-ups,” Kamara said. “Every ball was going into the back of the net. I was like, ‘Wow, this just feels like a special day today.”
New England Revolution’s Kei Kamara (23) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half of an MLS soccer game against Orlando City SC in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Kamara gave the Revolution the lead in the 26th minute with a leaping right-footed stab from close range to finish Scott Caldwell’s cross.
He registered his second in the 75th minute after a give-and-go with Lee Nguyen before completing his hattrick by finishing a breakaway in the 89th.
It was Kamara’s 11th goal of the season and the 100th goal of his MLS career.
Teal Bunbury capped the scoring for the Revs in the second minute of second-half stoppage time.
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