by FSL News | 28 Feb, 2020 | African News
Kenyan officials will officiate crucial Sierra Leone 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Nigeria on March 27 at the Asaba-Stephen Keshi Stadium. Photo Credit Kelly Ayodi
Referee Dr Peter Waweru Kamaku is the centerman for the all-important cracker in Nigeria.
Dr Kamaku, who is a lecturer in Pure Mathematics at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), is the first Kenyan to become a centre referee.
He was among 27 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football to officiate at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Kamaku will be assisted by three other compatriots Gibert Kipkoech Cheruiyot, Tony Mudanyi Kidiya AR 1 and 2 respectively and fourth official Anthony Ogwayo.
The Match Commissioner is from Ethiopia Solomon Gebresilassie with the referee’s assessor coming from Niger Attama Ibrahim Boureima.
The FIFA referee first assignment since earning his badge in 2017 was in Niger for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Sierra Leone must avoid defeat in Nigeria and hope to beat the Super Eagles in Freetown if they are to revive any hopes of the reaching Cameroon 2021.
The return fixture a few days later in Freetown will see Algerian officials in charge.
Center referee Mehdi Abid Charef will be assisted by Bouabdallah Omari and Abbes Akramn Zerhouni AR 1 and 2 respectively.
Fourth Official Nabil Boukhalfa is also an Algeria and the Match Commission Silvestre Cantussan is from Guinea Bissau.
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by FSL News | 28 Feb, 2020 | African News
Sierra Leone kicked off their WAFU ‘A’ Women’s Cup campaign with a barren draw in their opening two matches against Cape Verde and Guinea respectively at the Bo City stadium, in the Southern Province Sierra Leone.
As a result, Sierra Queens must win against Senegal in their final Group A match to ensure safe passage to the semi-finals of the competition.
The Senegalese, who have already in the semifinal of the competition after beating Guinea and Cape Verde from Group A with six points, will face Sierra Leone on Sunday.
Sierra Leone second on two points, Guinea and Cape Verde one point respectively all three teams can still qualify.
Guinea and Cape Verde, lock horns in their group A final match expected on the same day.
Elsewhere In makeni, Impressive Lone Star’s ladies and the Malians have shown composure and strength after their opening wins over Guinea Bissau and the Gambia respectively.
Group B opening results mean, Mali occupy the top of Group B following their 6-0 won over the Gambia.
Liberia, who thrashed Guinea Bissau 4-0 on Wednesday (26 February 2020) at Wusum Filed in Makeni, Sierra Leone, will continue their journey in the competition on Friday (28 February 2020) against Mali.
In six matches played 13 goals has been scored in the competitions so far with Mali and Liberia recorded the most goals.
Zone-A Women’s WAFU 2020 Championship Results and Matches
Group A 25.02.2020
- Sierra Leone 0-0 Cape Verde – Bo Stadium
- Guinea 0-1 Senegal – Makeni Mini Stadium
Group A 27.02.2020
- Cape Verde 0-2 Senegal – Bo Stadium
- Sierra Leone 0-0 Guinea – Bo Stadium
Group A 01.03.2020
- Senegal Vs Sierra Leone – 4:00 pm
- Guinea Vs Cape Verde – 4:00
Group B: 26.02.2020
- Mali 6-0 The Gambia – Makeni Stadium
- Liberia 4-0 Guinea Bissau – Makeni Stadium
Todays’ matches 28.02.2020
- Liberia Vs Mali – 2:00 pm – Makeni Stadium
- The Gambia Vs Guinea Bissau – 4:30 pm – Makeni Stadium
29.02.2020 – Break
02.02020
- Mali Vs Guinea Bissau – 4:00 pm
- The Gambia Vs Liberia – 4:00 pm
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by FSL News | 24 Feb, 2020 | African News
Sierra Leone will kick start the maiden edition of women’s Wafu Zone A tournament involving eight teams in the Southern Province on Tuesday, 25 February at the Bo City stadium.
Eight nations were drawn into Group A and B for the phase a few weeks ago at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sierra Leone.
The tournament is expected to run from 25 February to 7 March with host Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal and five others set to compete for the maiden accolade.
Head coach Abdulai Bah has said his side have been working hard for this tournament following a 2-2 draw with their Liberia counterparts during the 2019 festive season in Makeni.
“For the past two to three months, we have been working hard, especially with the new young players in the squad. Most of them played against Senegal recently. Six of them are included in my team,” Coach Bah explained.
“I’m optimistic we’re going to get a positive start. From the six new players, hopefully, two of them will play from the start.”
Bah added, “We want to use this competition as a stepping stone for women’s football in the country.”
When asked about the opposition, he said: “We have watched them trained they have a few good players that can handle the ball well.”
The Cape Verdeans arrived safely earlier on Monday, February 23) in Freetown with a 25-men delegation in search for their first international victory against the host.
Meanwhile, Border neighbours Liberia completed their first training session in Sierra Leone highly motivated after their arrival.
The Liberians arrived with a 33-man delegation after departing Monrovia on Sunday for the Northern Province town of Makeni where they will go toe to toe with Guinea Bissau on Wednesday in their Group B opener.
Kickoff 4:30 Pm local time – Makeni Stadium
Kickoff 4:30 Pm local time – Makeni Stadium
Zone-A Women’s WAFU 2020 Championship fixtures in full
Group A: 25.02.2020
- Sierra Leone Vs Cape Verde – 2:00 pm – Bo Stadium
- Guinea Vs Senegal – 4:30 pm
27.02.2020
- Cape Verde Vs Senegal- 2:00 pm – Bo Stadium
- Sierra Leone Vs Guinea – 4:30 pm – Bo Stadium
29.02.2020 – Break
01.03.2020
- Senegal Vs Sierra Leone – 4:00 pm – Bo Stadium
02.03.2020
- Guinea Vs Cape Verde – 4:00 pm – Bo Stadium
Group B: 26.02.2020
- Mali Vs The Gambia – 2:00 pm – Makeni Stadium
- Liberia Vs Guinea Bissau – 4:30 pm – Makeni Stadium
28.02.2020
- Mali Vs Liberia – 2:00 pm – Makeni Stadium
- The Gambia Vs Guinea Bissau – 4:30 pm – Makeni Stadium
29.02.2020 – Break
01.03.2020
- Mali Vs Guinea Bissau – 4:00 pm – Makeni Stadium
02.03.2020
- The Gambia Vs Liberia – 4:00 pm – Makeni Stadium
- 29.02.2020 – Break
04.03.2020: Semi-Finals:
- Group-A 1st Place Vs Group-B 2nd Place – 4:30 pm – Bo
- Group-B 1st Place Vs Group-A 2nd Place– 4:00 pm – Makeni
Break
07:03:2020: 3rd Place Match and Grand Finals
- Loser 1st Semi-Final Match Vs Loser 2nd Semi-Final Match – 4:00 pm –
Makeni Winner 1st Semi Match Vs Winner 2nd Semi-Final Match – 4:00 pm – Freetown Final.
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by FSL News | 18 Feb, 2020 | African News
The Nigeria football body, NFF has announced Asaba as the location the Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
Nigeria will host Sierra Leone in the Delta state capital on March 27 in the qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations before travelling to Freetown a few days later.
The Stephen Keshi Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Asaba, Nigeria. It was formerly known as Asaba township stadium.
The stadium hosted the 2018 African Championships in Athletics with a capacity of 22,000.
The Super Eagles are leading Group L after back to back wins over Benin and Lesotho in the qualifiers opening two matches.
Victory over Sierra Leone will see the Three Times African Champions closer to Cameroon 2021.
The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone are bottom of the group with a point from their opening two matches.
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by FSL News | 17 Feb, 2020 | African News
Porto striker Moussa Marega left the pitch in protest of being subject to racist insults during his side’s 2-1 win away to Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal’s Primeira Liga on Sunday, France 24 reports.
Mali forward, 28, scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 60th minute and celebrated the goal by pointing to his skin in response to a section of the home fans who had targeted him throughout the match.
He was shown a yellow card for the reaction and after the abuse continued he tried to leave the pitch, pointing his thumbs down to the crowd but was restrained by his teammates for a number of minutes.
Porto coach Sergio Conceicao was eventually forced to substitute Marega in the 72nd minute.
“We are completely indignant,” Conceicao told reporters.
“They insulted Marega since the warm-up. We are all a family here, regardless of our nationality, skin colour, height or the colour of our hair and we all deserve respect. What happened here is outrageous.
“I know the fans here are very passionate about their club and many fans are not represented by some of the people who were in the crowd today.”
Marega later posted a message on Instagram calling the supporters who targeted him as “idiots” and also criticising match referee Luis Godinho.
“I’d also like to show my thanks to the referee who did not defend me and who gave me a yellow card for defending the colour of my skin. I hope I never meet you on a football pitch ever again. You are a disgrace,” he added.
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by FSL News | 12 Feb, 2020 | African News
Striker Victor Osimhen has given Nigeria an injury scare ahead of next month’s 2021 AFCON doubleheader against Sierra Leone.
The Nigerian international was subbed off in the 80th in Lille’s 2-0 win over Angers due to muscle injury on Friday.
Boss Christophe Galtier confirmed that Osimhen suffered a muscle injury and the results will reveal the extent of the injury.
The forward has been an instrumental player for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. He has scored in both 2021 Afcon qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho.
Victor Osimhen goal highlight!
Le but de Victor Osimhen contre Angers
??❌ Une intervention solide de Gabriel⚡ Une ouverture laser de Jo' Bamba? Un petit bonbon de Victor OsimhenDurée de l'action ? 11 secondes ⏱L'efficacité lilloise ???❌ Solid intervention by Gabriel⚡ A precise incision from Jo ' Bamba? A sweet sweet finish by Victor OsimhenDuration of the move? 11 seconds ⏱Efficiency, LOSC style ???❌ Sólida intervención de Gabriel⚡ Pase preciso de Bamba? Dulce definición de Victor Osimhen¿Cuánto tiempo nos tomó este gol? 11 segundos ⏱Eficiencia al estilo LOSC ?
Slået op af LOSC i Mandag den 10. februar 2020
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