Egyptian Football Federation has on Wednesday appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new coach following the sacking of Hossam El-Badry.

His appointment came after an unconvincing start to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup under Hossam El-Badry supervision. As a result, the Portuguese will take over from El-Badry, who was dismissed Monday in the wake of a 1-1 draw in Gabon.

The experienced 68-year-old previously managed Real Madrid (2003-04), Iran (2011-19), Colombia (2019-20), and his native Portugal in two different stints (1991-93 and 2008-10).

The African giants are desperately seeking to qualify for a second consecutive FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar next.

The EFF said Queiroz, a former Manchester United assistant and Real Madrid manager, would be supported by Diaa El-Sayed and long-time former national team goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary on his coaching staff.

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Sierra Queens skipper Rashida Kamara will continue her soccer adventure with the Armenian women’s championship club Noravank SC.

The Sierra Leone international defender told this medium that it means the world to her, trading her career for the first time outside Africa in a 2-year deal.

Kamara has been an instrumental figure in neighbouring Liberia, where she has been helping Liberia female division side World Girls FC during the 2020/21 league season.

A well-recognised player on the pitch, she provided 15 assists, seven goals in all competitions.

Her most notable season was in 2019 when she was awarded the Best Defender award in the Liberia league after she helped Earth Angels seal their double championship.

“I am delighted in joining Noravank in the Armenian women’s championship. A dream come true, and this means the world to me,” she told FSL news.

The club announced the news on their Facebook page. “Look who has arrived in Armenia. Sierra Leone senior Rashida Kamara of the national team of women is already in Armenia.

“We are pleased to announce that Rashida Kamara is joining the Noravank Girls team, and we are sure that she will have a direct impact on the team’s success and great victories. Welcome to Noravank big family, Rashida.”

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Group D Ivory Coast 2-1 Cameroon 

Ajax striker Sebastien Haller recorded a brace in the opening half to help Ivory Coast defeated Cameroon 2-1 at Lassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Monday night.

Nicolas Ngamaleu scored for Cameroon, and the win means Cote d’Ivoire go above Cameroon after their opening draw against Mozambique. Cameroon, who won their first game 2-1 by defeating Malawi now in second place.

Malawi takes on Mozambique in the group’s other game on Tuesday.

Group G

At the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, Bongokuhle Hlongwane gave Bafana Bafana the lead with seven minutes remaining as they defeated Ghana 1-0 to move top of Group G with four points after they picked a point in the 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe on matchday one.

Group C

Kpah Sherman scored the only goal for Liberia in their 1-0 win over the Central Africa Republic in Monday’s Group C contest.

As a result, the Lone Star amassed three points compared to the Central African Republic one point. Cape Verde takes on Nigeria in Mnidelo on Tuesday.

Group E Uganda 0-0 Mali

In Kampala, Mali retained their hold on the top spot of Group E with a point against 10-man Uganda Cranes at the St. Mary’s Kitende Stadium in the outskirts of the capital.

Group J Benin 1-1 DR Congo

In Cotonou, Benin goes top of their group after they came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with DR Congo.

Dieumerci Mbokani gave the Leopards the lead after heading home from a Cedric Bakambu cross on the right after 12 minutes. The home side drew level after 32 minutes when Jordan Aeoti thumped a header into the net from a Delvyn Moremus cross from the left.

Other results 

Group A Djibouti 2-4 Niger

Group E Uganda 1-1 Mali

Group J Benin 1-1 DR Congo

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The World Cup qualification match between Guinea and Morocco has been postponed, following unrest at the capital of Conakry Guinea on Sunday.

The Moroccan delegation was escorted home last night after CAF and FIFA joint statement. Military officers claimed on national television that they had dissolved the government and closed all land and air borders.

Morocco arrived on Friday completed their first training on Saturday. They were expected to train at the match venue Stade Général Lansana Conté de Nongo on Sunday ahead of Monday’s game, but will not go ahead as planned.

Guinea opened their Group I Qatar 2022 campaign against neighbours Guinea Bissau with a 1-1 draw in Nouakchott, paving the way for Morocco to top the group after defeating Sudan 2-0 in Rabat.

Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic told French newspaper L’Equipe that they could hear “gunshots nearby all day”.

“The current political and security situation in Guinea is quite volatile and is being closely monitored by FIFA and CAF,” a FIFA statement read.

“To ensure the safety and security of all players and to protect all match officials, FIFA and CAF have decided to postpone the match.

“Rescheduling information will be made available at a later date.”

Group I Matchday 2

06.06.09 Conakry – Guinea v Morocco
07.09.09 Khartoum – Sudan v Guinea Bissau

Matchday 1

Guinea Bissau 1-1 Guinea
Morocco 2-0 Sudan

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Tunisia opened their Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign with a convincing victory over visitors Equatorial Guinea as former Manchester City attacker Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice to help Nigeria beat Liberia in their respective on Friday.

Group B Tunisia 3-0 Equatorial Guinea

Carthage Eagles of Tunisia proved too strong in their opening Group B World Cup campaign with a resounding 3-0 home win over Equatorial Guinea to top Group B. Goals from Bronn, Ellyes Skhiri and skipper Khazri was enough to ensure a convincing victory.

Mauritania 1-2 Zambia

Zambia standing second in their group after they registered a 2-1 win over hosts Mauritania at the Olympic Stadium in Nouakchott.

Matchday two will see Tunisia will travel to Zambia next, while Equatorial Guinea hosts Mauritania.

Group C Nigeria 2-0 Liberia

Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored a brace for three-time African Champions Nigeria as they overcame Liberia 2-0 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Friday.

The former Manchester City attacker’s goals came in the 23rd and 45th minutes as the Eagles go top of Group C after the match-day one fixture, following Cape Verde’s 1-1 draw with the Central Africa Republic on Wednesday.

Gernot Rohr’s side was comfortable throughout their opening game of the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022 Qualifiers.

Group D Cameroon 2-0 Malawi

African Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon scored two first-half goals to defeat visitors Malawi 2-0 In Yaoundé to go top of Group D.

Al-Nassr Vincent Abubakar gave the Indomitable Lions the lead in the opening ten minutes before Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui doubled their lead in the 22 minutes.

Elsewhere in the group, Mozambique and Ivory Coast played to a barren draw at Estadio Nacional de Zimpeto.

The Elephant will host Cameroon on Monday 6th September in their matchday two in the race to Qatar while Mozambique travels to Malawi.

Group G Ghana 1-0 Ethiopia

Mubarak Wakaso scored the only goal of the day in the 35th minute to help Ghana started their campaign with a home 1-0 win over Ethiopia in the Cape Coast stadium on Friday.

In the same group, Zimbabwe shared spoils with South Africa.

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