by FSL News | 20 May, 2018 | African News
Tyronne Ebuehi, 22, has completed his move from ADO Den Haag to Portuguese giant club Benfica.
Ebuehi, who is one of the top performers in the Eredivisie, has been on Benefica radar for a while and on Saturday 19 May, finally signed on a five-year deal.
Ebuehi, who will be playing outside the Netherlands for the first time confirmed his move to the Lisbon-based outfit via his official Instagram account.
“Can’t wait to start here at this beautiful club. 5 years ago, I played amateur football and look where I am now. Grateful for where I am now, but there is still a long way to go!”
“From me, fans can expect work. I want to help the team fight for their goals,” said Ebuehi.
“I hope to be in Nigeria squad for the World Cup. It is the dream of any player. I want to be in Russia, “the young defender told the club’s website.
Ebuehi was born in the Netherlands and made over 78 appearances for ADO Den Haag.
The defender has made just two appearances for the Super Eagles.
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by FSL News | 18 May, 2018 | African News
The American sportswear giant, Nike have confirmed that it had received over three million orders for the New designed Nigeria jerseys ahead of the 21st FIFA World Cup opener in Russia.
At a meeting with chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation at its Europe headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the sportswear behemoth also used the opportunity to announce that the release of the jerseys into the global market would happen on Tuesday, 29th May at unit cost of $85.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Pinnick attended the meeting in company with NFF second Vice President, Mallam Shehu Dikko. NIKE’s Vice President/General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Matthus Visch was in company with Sales Director, Mr Wouter van Olm.
Both organizations used the opportunity to appraise their running agreement signed in London three years ago and while both expressed satisfaction with the contract, the imperative of penning a new, improved contract was high on the agenda.
The first side from Africa to reach Russia, Nigeria continues their impressive run of appearances at the finals, having missed only one tournament – Germany 2006 – since qualifying for their debut in 1994.
The Super Eagles will open their 2018 campaign against Croatia June 16 at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
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by FSL News | 17 May, 2018 | African News
Spanish giant, FC Barcelona walked away comfortable with a 3-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nelson Mandela Centenary Cup clash on Wednesday.
Luis Suarez was among the goalscorers as Barcelona proved too strong for South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Ousmane Dembele and Andre Gomes also scored for the Spanish champions before Sibusiso Vilakazi replied for the hosts at Soccer City, near Johannesburg.
Barca forward Lionel Messi came off the bench to a standing ovation.
The match is part of South Africa’s celebrations to mark 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela.
Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, died in December 2013 at the age of 95.
The Sundowns had to persuade Guinean club Horoya, and the Confederation of African Football, to postpone their Champions League tie by a week in order to play.
Barcelona concludes their domestic campaign against Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp on Sunday.
Teams:
Sundowns: Onyango, Langerman, Arendse, Soumahoro, Ngcongca, Mabunda, Kekana, Vilakazi, Billiat, Zwane, Tau.
Subs: Mweene, Manyisa, Sirino, Madisha, Zulu, Sekotlong, Brockie, Lebese, Morena, Ngoma, Nascimento.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Semedo, Digne, Mina, Rakitic, Busquets, D.Suarez, Alena, Iniesta, L.Suarez, Dembele.
Subs: Cillessen, Piqué, Messi, Coutinho, Paulinho, Paco Alcácer, Jordi Alba, S.Roberto, André Gomes, Aleix Vidal, Galarreta i J.Cuenca.
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by FSL News | 5 May, 2018 | African News
Senegalese International, Sadio Mane says Liverpool can defeat any team in the world now with their present form.
Mane believed the Premier League side would play without fear in the Champions League final when they take on 12-times winners Real Madrid later this month.
The Spanish giants are chasing their third European title in four years but Mane In a highly confident mood has said Liverpool, can win in Kiev on May 26.
“We honestly believe we can beat them,” the 26-year-old Senegalese told British media.
“We are going to go there and fight for the fans, for the club, fight without fear and win the final. We have the players. We can score goals, we have shown that and there is nothing to be afraid of for us.
“I can say at this moment we do have a lot of respect for Madrid, they are one of the best teams in the world, but we are Liverpool, we are strong and we can beat any team in the world.
The Reds are, perhaps, surprise finalists. They were not one of the favourites at the start of the season.
Liverpool beat AS Roma, Manchester City, Porto, Sevilla, Maribor and Spartak Moscow on their way to the Champions League final.
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by FSL News | 30 Apr, 2018 | African News
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) Referees Committee has confirmed a one-year banned for Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor over “attempted match manipulation”.
According to CAF, the incident concerned a Confederation Cup match between Nigeria’s Plateau United and USM Alger of Algeria’s on 7 April in Lagos.
Caf in a statement stated: “The decision follows investigations conducted and evidence submitted by the South African match officials of the said match, who were contacted by Ogabor to provide “technical assistance” to the Nigerian team.”
Plateau United was also “cautioned to refrain from the practice of hospitality gifts which tend to create the wrong impression.”
“In a related development, the South African Football Association have been ordered to render an apology to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after investigations proved there was no evidence of whatsoever of any official of the NFF regarding an allegation of US$30,000 bribe,” the statement concluded.
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by FSL News | 28 Apr, 2018 | African News
The Junior Lone Star of Liberia
Host Liberia needs only to win against Sierra Leone in today’s West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Under-20 Group A decider for a spot in the semi-finals.
The match will now be played at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium on an artificial turf instead of the Samuel KD Stadium and Sierra Leone team have not been able to train as the change was unexpected by the organisers, Football Sierra Leone understands.
Liberia, who suffered a 3-0 defeat to the young Elephant of Cote d’Ivoire in the opening match on Tuesday, 24 April 2018, in Monrovia, beat Guinea Bissau 2-1 late on Thursday to set up this cracking decider.
Sierra Leone on the other hand in case of a draw will finish 2nd behind Ivory Coast and a potential date with Mali.
Sierra Leone’s Alusine Koroma and John Kamara under the supervision of their Cameroonian technician, Ken Tabi have both won Match of the Match Award consecutively against Guinea Bissau and Ivory Coast respectively.
Soccer fans are hoping both players will be at their best again today against Liberia, who will be in high spirit at home at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium kick-off 4 pm.
Sierra Leone soccer fans that have been following the team in Liberia are confident of a semi-final spot.
“I have watched both games against Guinea Bissau and Ivory Coast, despite the defeat to Ivory Coast, Shooting Stars have done well so far and they will not be a walkover. I am confident we are going to defeat Liberia,” said Alfred Sankoh a Sierra Leonean in Ghana.
“The team was reckless in the last ten minute against Ivory Coast, although they played well against Guinea Bissau. But the way they lost to the Ivorian was down lack of regular football in the country. You can see they lost all concentration and get thrashed.
“I still think they are capable and can qualify ahead of Liberia. Shooting Stars need much effort and to be more clinical in front of goal,” Sorie Barrie said.
John Coker in the US added, “The team need a lot of support, the Liberians are going to be motivated considering they playing at home. However, Shooting Stars must be fully determined and take their chances – my prediction 2-1 Sierra Leone.”
Meanwhile, The Young Elephants, who already and impressively scored three goals in the last 10 minutes to embarrassingly down resilient Sierra Leone on Thursday, April 26, await the second-best team from Group B.
However, Liberia’s U-20 team, Christopher Wreh wants better government support for the team.
The former Arsenal player, who was speaking after his side victory against Guinea Bissau, said his boys are going through a difficult period while playing in the tournament.
He added that he and his technical staff have had to use their personal funds and provide materials for the team.
All semi-finals matches will be played on May 2. Mali advance from Group B to the last 4 after a hard fought 1-0 win over Guinea while Gambia and Senegal settled to a 0-0 draw on Friday, April 27, 2018, at the SKD Sports Complex.
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