by FSL News | 15 Jul, 2017 | African News
Uganda had a goal disallowed and a penalty saved when drawing 0-0 with South Sudan Friday in an African Nations Championship (CHAN) second round, first-leg qualifier in Juba.
Derrick Nsibambi had the ball in the net during the first half only to be ruled offside by the Eritrean referee.
A foul on Milton Karisa soon after half-time gave Uganda a chance to take the lead at the national stadium in the South Sudanese capital.
But regular scorer Geoffrey Sserunkuma had his spot-kick superbly saved by Daniel Khamis, which triggered sustained applause from the large crowd.
Robert Wurube had a late opportunity to put South Sudan ahead foiled by a block from substitute defender Brian Majwega.
South Sudan, who eliminated Somalia in the first round after home and away victories, visit Kampala for the return match next Saturday.
The African Nations Championship – popularly known as the CHAN – is restricted to footballers playing in their country of birth.
With many African national squads dominated by Europe-based stars, the CHAN offers international exposure to local footballers.
Another eight qualifiers are scheduled for Saturday with a further six on Sunday. – Nampa-AFP
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by FSL News | 14 Jul, 2017 | Players Abroad News
- Chalobah, 22, who was part of the Chelsea premier league title-winning side last season, has signed for Watford on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
“Nathaniel Chalobah has sealed a permanent return to Watford from Chelsea, the Hornets are delighted to confirm,” Watford stated on their official website.
The versatile player was part of the England Under-21 side that reached the semi-finals of the European Championships in Poland last month.
In the 2012-13 seasons, Chalobah who is still eligible to play for Sierra Leone was on loan at Watford, making 42 appearances for the Hornets.
He has had spells with Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough, Burnley, Reading and most recently in Italy, with Napoli.
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by FSL News | 13 Jul, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Dundee football club have completed the signing of Finnish-born Arsenal midfielder Glen Kamara.
Kamara, 21, born to Sierra Leonean parents, who can also play in central midfield and at right back, has agreed on a two-year contract with the Dark Blues.
A club statement said: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Glen Kamara.
“Glen has been on trial with the club for the last two weeks and has impressed manager Neil McCann and his backroom staff in training and also in the pre-season matches against St. Mirren, Arbroath and Brechin City.”
Kamara is a graduate of the Gunners’ academy system, spending five years with the London giants.
He made his senior debut for Arsene Wenger’s side in 2015 against Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup and has subsequently had spells on loan with Southend and Colchester.
The youngster has represented both the Finland U19 and Finland U21 sides in internationals and was an unused substitute for the Finland senior side in a friendly against Estonia in June 2015.
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by FSL News | 12 Jul, 2017 | African News
African Football governing body, CAF has appointed Cape Verdean quartet (Pictured) to officiate Saturday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2018 qualifiers between Sierra Leone and Senegal at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown.
The two sides will clash in the first round of the CHAN 2018 qualifiers and days before the match, the African Football body officially announced on its website that the foursome will take full charge of the match.
Manuel Antonio Timas Mendes will be at the centre of the pack to be assisted by compatriots Jose Carlos Alexandre Pina Mendes and Jorge Correia Semedo Helio as AR 1 & 2 while Fabricio Duarte will serve as the fourth official.
Mendes was the man in charge of Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers between Guinea and Swaziland on June 12 in Morocco- a match which the away side, Swaziland won 2-1. He was also in charge of October 24, 2015, friendly international between Mauritania and Mali which ended 1-1.
The trio was also in charge of the CAF Confederation Cup draw second leg 3-3 between Liberian Football Club Fassell and Guinean side Horoya AC at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, Mali.
Timas Mendes and José Pina Mendes were also part of the match officials in the CAF Champions League Preliminary Round on 14 February 2015 between AS Pikine vs EF Ouagadougou which ended 1-0 in favour of the home side.
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by FSL News | 12 Jul, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Foday Nabay battles for the ball with Brentford’s Brad Clayton (Image: Aldershot News and Mail)
Sierra Leone-born England youth international, Foday Nabay is reported undergoing trials with English National League side Aldershot Town with a view of securing a contract.
The 18-year-old midfielder was one of only two trialists who was featured for the fifth tier English league side who started their pre-season campaign with a 5-1 defeat to Championship side Brentford.
Nabay played 45-minutes for The Shots and manager Gary Waddock admits he is ‘looking at’ a move for the Fulham midfielder.
“He is still at Fulham,” Waddock explained. “We asked permission for him to train and play with us and they granted that so he will remain with us next week.
Waddock admitted: “We spoke to Fulham over the course of the week and asked if he could play [against Brentford] and they gave us permission for him to play. We are looking at him at the moment.”
A possible loan move could be on the table for the Sierra Leonean born who is still under contract at Fulham.
The midfielder who turns 19 on August 5 joined Fulham in the summer of 2013 from Birmingham City and have been described by the Cottagers as a ‘powerful central midfielder’ with the Championship club admitting they are expecting “big things” of him.
Despite already having five caps for the England U-17 side, the youngster is still eligible to play for his country of birth, Sierra Leone.
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