by FSL News | 29 May, 2017 | African News
History was made yet on Sunday at the Total U-17 African Cup of Nations Gabon 2017 when Mali became the first country to retain the title following a 1-0 win against the Black Starlets of Ghana.
In the final played at the Stade d’Angondjé otherwise known as Stade de l’Amitie, Seme Camara scored the only goal from the spot kick in a hotly contested match.
Sunday’s victory was the first time a defending champion successfully secured the title and the Aiglonnets joined the rank of countries like Nigeria, Ghana and the Gambia that have won the title twice since the championship was launched in 1995.
As widely predicted by the coaches, this match has all the trappings of a cup final and it started in an offensive manner in front of an enthusiastic crowd.But it was Mali that constantly troubled Ghana for much of the early minutes of play with the striking pair of Seme Camara and Hadji Drame tormenting the Ghanaian defence.
In an attacking raid, Ghana conceded the penalty and Mamadou Samake was twice lucky as he followed up the rebound to give Mali the lead in the 20th minute.
Some ten minutes after, the Black Starlets conceded yet another foul in the box but goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim punched the ball away to keep the Black Starlets in the game.
Ghana came strongly towards the first half and were unlucky to get an equaliser after Eric Ayiah with only the goalkeeper to beat, tamely shot on the body of Youssouf Koita and the lurking Malian defender cleared away to keep the score line at 1-0.
Meanwhile, Mali did not remove their legs from the pedal and could have added the second goal barely five minutes after the restart but Seme Camara in front of an empty post ballooned the ball over the bar.
Thereafter, the game see-sawed but Mali have the duo of captain Mohammed Camara and Mamadi Fofana to thank as they stoutly defended their area down to the very end.
Mali as champions will lead the continent’s quartet including Ghana, Guinea and Niger to the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted in India in October.
Total Man of the Match: Mohammed Camara( captain, Mali). Cafonline.com
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by FSL News | 29 May, 2017 | Players Abroad News
On loan, FC Johansen midfielder, Kwame Quee opens his account in the Iceland top flight league in the 34th minutes in Víkingur 2-1 defeat away to Breidablik on Sunday.
Quee, 20, who was only playing his third top-flight matches since joining the club in May this year, was again a key player for his new club.
The Leone Stars midfielder ended up his Víkingur Ólafsvík debut day on a sad footing as he was sent off eight minutes from time.
Breiðablik 2-1 Víkingur: Kwame Quee scored his first goal
Quee, who has been named in the Sierra Leone side to face Kenya in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier opener, scored a close range header but his goal was not enough for his side to nick a point.
The home team scored two quick goals from Breidablik’s Arnþór Ari Atlason and Hrvoje Tokic in the 13th and 18th minutes respectively.
Vikingur Olafsvik next match will be at home hosting KA Akureyri on Monday, June 5th, 2017.
They’re presently first from bottom deep in a relegation standing three points from their last five matches.
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by FSL News | 28 May, 2017 | African News
Senegal are through to the second round of the Under-20 World Cup in South Korea after a goalless draw with Ecuador.
The result means the Senegalese join Zambia as the only African sides in the round of 16.
South Africa and Guinea are already on their way home after being eliminated from the tournament.
Senegal put the ball in the back of the net after 54 minutes but the video assistant referee ruled that Aliou Badji’s effort was illegal as the forward had fouled Ecuador goalkeeper Jose Cevallos.
Senegal finished the match with 10 men after Cavin Diagne was sent off following a second bookable offence.
The share of the points in Jeonju means that Senegal finishes as Group F runners-up to the United States who drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in the group’s other match.
Next up for Senegal is Mexico while Zambia will face Germany.
Results
Group E: New Zealand 0-2 France | Honduras 2-0 Vietnam
Group F: USA 1-1 Saudi Arabia | Senegal 0-0 Ecuador
Round of 16 – Tuesday 30 May: Venezuela-Japan – Korea-Portugal
Wednesday 31 May: Uruguay-Saudi Arabia – England-Costa Rica – Zambia-Germany
Thursday 1 June: Mexico-Senegal – France-Italy – USA-New Zealand
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by FSL News | 28 May, 2017 | Players Abroad News
NK Olimpija attacking midfielder Julius Wobay is determined and hoping his side can win this season Slovenia FA Cup the Pokal Slovenije against Domžale on Wednesday 31 May at the Koper Stadion Bonifika.
The Prva Liga defending champions will face Domžale after eliminating Maribor 3-2 on aggregate to reach the Cup final.
The 33-year-old attacking midfielder, who has made 25 appearances in all competition this season, is hoping he can win his first Slovenia FA Cup on Wednesday.
The Sierra Leone international won the Slovenia top flight last season and was pivotal in his first six months helping his side to the title.
Asked if he is fit and ready for the Slovenia Cup final, Wobay replied: “Yes, I’m fit and ready – injury free thanks to Allah for that. I’m a professional and I want to win my first Cup in Slovenia – Is a huge opportunity for me to show what I can do.
“I’ll be delighted if we can go on and win. Two trophies in my first one and half year with the team, it will be great. My first six months was when we won the league. So I’m happy to be part of this club history, Wobay told www.footballsierraleone.net.
“We have performed poorly in the league this season and has missed out a place in both the Champions League and Europa League qualification all that we have hoped for now is the FA Cup,” he added.
“We’re going to enjoy the day on Wednesday – give everything. It’s a cup final and the most important thing is the desire of every player to win silverware.”
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by FSL News | 28 May, 2017 | Players Abroad News
FC Zurich will be playing in the Swiss Super League next season after being crowned champions of the Swiss Challenge League.
The Challenge League champions thrashed FC Schaffhausen by four goals on Saturday and they will play their final league match at against FC Wohlena on June 3, 2017.
Uli Forte’s side has been excellent all season winning twenty-five matches draw seven and lost six.
But with a game to spare, the capital club have nine-point lead more than closest challengers Neuchâtel Xamax.
Sierra Leone skipper Umaru Bangura has been a pivotal figure in the Zurich club automatic promotion back to the Swiss top flight.
Bangura, who is expected to skipper Sierra Leone in next month’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya in Freetown on 10 June, made 17 appearances for the Zurich-based outfit since joining the club in August 2016.
The 12 times winners of the Swiss Super League are back where they belong and Bangura is delighted to be part of the Zurich side.
“Obviously delighted to be part of this great club,” Bangura told footballsierraleone.net.
Bangura celebrated with the capital club fans
In March Bangura said: “FC Zurich is a big club and we all working very hard towards playing in the top flight next season.”
Last year Bangura underwent surgery twice on his left finger, however, since his recovery has contributed to the Zurich side promotion bid.
Bangura scored his first and only league goal in Zurich 5-0 thumping of Wohlen at the Niedermatten Stadium on Sunday 2 October 2016.
In August 2016 he signed a three years contract with Swiss second-tier side FC Zürich.
The Der Stadtclub, relegated last season finishing last, one point behind FC Lugano and was relegated to the Swiss Challenge League. Four days after the final game of the season they won the Swiss Cup 2016 beating FC Lugano 1:0.
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