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Moses Simon’s goal helps Nigeria regain top spot in Group A

Liberia’s Lone Star ready for Bafana Bafana cracker

Guinea Bissau top of Group A after victory in Abuja

Guinea Bissau’s Baciro Cande warns Super Eagles

FC Kallon ready for SPAL after opening draw in Italy

Kaikai signals Sao Tome warning after MK Dons winner

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by FSL News | 28 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Super Eagles of Nigeria regain top spot in Group A after their 1-0 win through Moses Simon’s spot kick in the 30-minute in their matchday four reverse fixture of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers on Monday in Bissau.

After Guinea-Bissua’s victory in Abuja, it was evident that Nigeria must win to avenge their shock first-leg loss.

The three-time African champions were victorious. As a result, the Super Eagles, on nine points, reclaim the top spot in Group A from Guinea-Bissau, who are second on seven points.

Head coach Jose Peseiro made five changes, with Semi Ajayi, Kenneth Omeruo, Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi and Moses Simon making their starting eleven.

The next matches in the qualifiers are in June when Super Eagles visit Sierra Leone as Guinea-Bissau battles things with Sao Tome before the final round of matches in September.

Interestingly, any of the top three nations can still qualify in this group.

Meanwhile, Algeria and Morocco, both North African nations, have qualified for the 34th edition of the biennial African International association football tournament organized by CAF.

The tournament is set to be hosted by Ivory Coast for the second time.

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As a result, the Super Eagles, on nine points, reclaim the top spot in Group A from Guinea-Bissau, who are second on seven points.

by FSL News | 25 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

With a place at stake to reach the next continental competition in Ivory Coast, This contest is expected to be a do-or-die encounter between the nations in search of a place in the Ivory Coast 2023 Cup of Nations.

Liberia will host the return leg on Tuesday, 28 March, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Stadium.

They fought with everything to draw parity away from home in their Matchday two Group K 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier.

Mohammed Sangare’s 91st power long-range striker earned Liberia a 2-2 draw in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Friday night.

A wonder goal – the strike was so surreal it seemed like something out of this orbit – like an alien object shooting like a cannon into the goal.

Burnley striker Lyle Foster heard given the host the lead with his brace in the opening 22-minutes.

The West African departed the O.R. Tambo International airport to depart Johannesburg and continue preparations for the return leg in Monrovia.

Bafana would host Morocco in their final Group K match in June this year before Liberia decider against Morocco in September.

Morocco are leading the table with six points from their two wins against South Africa and Liberia in June last year.

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by FSL News | 25 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Guinea-Bissau coach Baciro Candé assured fans and delivered a 1-0 shocking win in Nigeria in their match day three African Cup of Nations Group A qualifier.

Following the Super Eagles’ uninspiring 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Guinea-Bissua topped the group ahead of hosting Nigeria.

Mama Balde’s first halt goal secured a comfortable win for the Djurtus. As a result, boosted their qualification hopes of reaching the continental showpiece for a second consecutive time in Ivory Coast, having appeared at the delayed edition in Cameroon last year.

Under the supervision of coach José Peseiro, the Super Eagles have failed to win three straight games.

The three-time African champions suffered earlier friendly defeats at the hands of Algeria (2-1), Portugal (4-0) and Guinea Bissau 1-0.

Meanwhile, Guinea Bissau departed Nigeria immediately to continue preparation at home ahead of hosting Nigeria on Monday.

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by FSL News | 24 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Guinea Bissau coach Baciro Candé has assured Nigeria of a tough encounter in their Group A African Cup of Nations Match day three qualifiers in front of its fans at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The kick-off in Abuja is 5 pm.

Cands’s side finished bottom of Group D at the AFCON in Cameroon after defeats to Nigeria, Egypt and a goalless draw with Sudan.

Two teams with brilliant start to their respective TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns face off on Friday when Nigeria entertain the challenge of Guinea-Bissau.

Nigeria with maximum points from their opening two qualifiers, while the visitors remain unbeaten heading into the clash at Abuja National Stadium.

“We shall do everything possible to beat Nigeria in Abuja as revenge for the loss inflicted on us the last time we clashed at AFCON in Cameroon,” Baciro Cande was quoted as saying.

“We gave it our best but lost at the AFCON in Cameroon. The quality of the Super Eagles gave them the victory.

“But we have improved, and we have learnt from our errors. This time, we will ensure we don’t repeat such again.”

Nigeria led the group after wins against Sierra Leone and São Tomé. Guinea-Bissau in second won against São Tomé and played to a 2-2 draw against Sierra Leone in their opening two matches.

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by FSL News | 21 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

After a 2-2 draw in the opening match against PISA sporting club, FC Kallon set to entertain SPAL Primavera in their second match of the Viareggio Cup on Wednesday at the Ferrara Stadium in Cecina, Itlay.

Unisa Dumbuya and Mohamed Koroma were on the score sheet as FC Kallon rallied PISA to a 2-2 draw in their Viareggio tournament opener on Monday, March 20, at “Rossetti” stadium in Cecina.

Pisa Sporting Club were making their debut in the 2023 edition of the Viareggio Cup.

Coach Masi’s Nerazzurri’s side went up 2-0 at the end of the first half, but they were pegged back by resilient Kallon in the second half.

It was an intense contest from both sides, but PISA paid for lacking concentration in the second half.

The first half finished 2-0 with goals from Redzic (flying in from Lormanis’ cross from the right) and Panicucci from the penalty he had won.

In the second half, Sierra Leone’s side achieved a better success rate in the final third as they secured a draw.

SPAL Primavera, on the other hand, played to a 1-1 draw in their opening match against Honved Budapest.

Monday 20 March – Kallon 2-2 Pisa

Wednesday 22 March SPAL- Kallon

“Ferrara” stadium in Cecina, 3.00 pm

Friday 24 March HONVÉD-KALLON

Carrara (MS) / “Fossa dei Leoni” sports field (3 pm) (Synthetic)

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The rounds and schedule of the 73rd Viareggio Cup, which will kick off next Monday, March 20, have been finalized.

by FSL News | 18 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai scored the only goal as MK Dons moved out of the League One relegation places with a victory over Accrington, who dropped into the bottom four.

Kaikai, who has seven caps for the Leone Stars, will link up with his national team following this weekend’s Sky Bet League One win over Accrington Stanley.

The Dons started strongly and had a Jack Tucker header cleared off the line before they opened the scoring after eight minutes.

A one-two between Conor Grant and Kaikai ended with the latter beating two players and squeezing the ball home from a tight angle for his second goal of the campaign.

The visitors continued to force the pace, Paris Maghoma firing straight at Toby Savin, and Mohamed Eisa’s effort deflected off target before the break.

Stanley’s first shot on target came after 57 minutes as keeper Jamie Cumming dived to keep out Tommy Leigh’s strike.

The home side pressed after that with several goalmouth scrambles and Leigh heading down into the arms of Cumming.

MK Dons substitute Max Dean could have doubled their advantage with 17 minutes left when he burst through but was denied by Savin’s legs.

The game was on a knife edge, but the Dons held out.

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