by FSL News | 3 May, 2019 | African News
Premier League side Brighton Albion have confirmed a new one-year deal for Cameroon international defender Gaetan Bong which will keep him at the club until June 2020.
Bong, 31, first joined the Seagulls on a free transfer in July 2015, helping the club to promotion in 2017.
After his contract in February 2018, the defender went to make 24 appearances for Chris Hughton’s side this term.
Bong also came out of international retirement last year and has since featured for Cameroon in African Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Comoros and Morocco, before captaining his nation in a friendly against Brazil.
“Gaetan has been part of the squad for the majority of my time here, and has proven to be an important player for us in both the Championship and Premier League,” manager Hughton said:
“He gives everything on the field and sets a great example. His professionalism in training every day is commendable, and he thoroughly deserves his new deal.”
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by FSL News | 29 Apr, 2019 | African News
The Ivory Coast international Eric Bertrand Bailly was in tears before he was subbed off during Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United have confirmed that defender Eric Bailly suffered a medial ligament injury on his right knee during Sunday’s Premier League match against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
A huge blow as the player will not be available for United two remaining games against Huddersfield Town and Cardiff City.
It also means that Bailly might not recover on time for the Africa Cup of Nations in June to be held this year in Egypt.
Ivory Coast are in Group D alongside Morocco, Namibia and South Africa.
The new 24 teams Afcon will be the biggest ever to be held in Europe’s summer rather than January or February.
The Ivory Coast to kick start their group against South Africa on June 24.
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by FSL News | 24 Apr, 2019 | African News
Etoile du Sahel advanced to the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals following a 2-1 victory over Sudan’s Al Hilal in their rescheduled quarter-final clash on Tuesday in the Egyptian City of Suez.
As a result, the Tunisian side advanced on a 5-2 aggregate win to sets up a semi-final clash against Zamalek.
Etoile, who have won the Confederation Cup twice won the first leg contest 3-1 at home.
Striker Karim Aribi scored the equaliser before he was sent off just before the break. His goal cancelled Waleed Bakhet, who put Al Hilal ahead in the 30th minute.
Wajdi Kechrida completed Etoile’s triumph after he scored the match-winner 10 minutes from time.
The tie was supposed to be played in Omdurman on 14 April but was delayed and moved to Egypt due to security concerns after the overthrow of Sudan’s former president Omar al-Bashir.
Etoile will stay in Egypt to face local giants Zamalek in Sunday’s semi-final clash whilst Sfaxien host new kids on the block, RS Berkane in Sfax.
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by FSL News | 21 Apr, 2019 | African News
Ivorian attacker Wilfried Zaha scored as Arsenal Champions League qualification hopes were dented on Sunday by Crystal Palace at the Emirates.
Goals from Christian Benteke, Wilfried Zaha and James McArthur were enough despite the Gunners fought hard to rescue something from the match.
It was a London derby as the visitors took the early lead inside 20 minutes when captain Luka Milivojevic’s free-kick met an unmarked Benteke, who headed in Palace lead for his first league goal since April last year.
Mesut Ozil level things up in the 47th minutes second half before Ivorian Wilfried Zaha scored to put Palace 2-1 up in the 61st.
James McArthur scored the decisive winner for the visitors in the 69th. It was all going Palace way until Arsenal’s striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled one back for the hosts.
However, was it not enough for the Gunners who remain fourth as Palace held on to end Arsenal’s 16-match unbeaten run at home in the league.
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by FSL News | 15 Apr, 2019 | African News
Egyptian side Zamalek are through to this year’s Caf Confederation Cup semis after beating Hassania Agadir 1-0 in their quarterfinal second-leg match in Egypt on Sunday.
The Egyptian Army Stadium hosted the contest, and the victory means Zamalek advance to the semifinals where they will face the winner between Tunisian side Etoile du Sahel and Sudanese outfit Al Hilal Omdurman.
Moroccan outfit Hassania failed to capitalize when they hosted Zamalek last week as they played out a goalless draw in Morocco.
Ibrahim Hassan 49th minute goal was enough for the White Knights.
Elsewhere, former holders CS Sfaxien of Tunisia also through after eliminating Nkana FC of Zambia 3-2 on aggregate following a 2-0 victory on Sunday to book a semifinal place.
Zamalek (0) 1 (Hassan 49′) Zamalek won 1-0 on aggregate.
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by FSL News | 12 Apr, 2019 | African News
The full draw of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals was completed in the shadow of the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo on Friday, with 24 teams set for action.
Hosts Egypt placed in Group A alongside DR Congo, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Egypt will open the tournament against Zimbabwe.
Defending champions Cameroon will take on Ghana, Benin and Guinea-Bissau in Group F.
The 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off on June 21 and, for the first time in afcon history, 24 teams will be taking part.
The top two teams from each group will go into the last 16, with the four best third-placed teams also progressing.
The six venues were named in February across five cities for the new 24 teams tournament to be played between 21 June – 19 July.
The full list of stadiums are Cairo International Stadium, Air Force Stadium, Port Said Stadium, Ismailia Stadium, Suez Sports Stadium and, the Alexandra Stadium.
The Confederation of African Football announced Egypt as host early January after Cameroon were stripped of hosting rights due to delays over their preparations for the tournament.
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