by FSL News | 22 Oct, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- The Crocodiles of Lesotho are expected to arrive in Sierra Leone on the 9th of November to honour their African Cup of Nations qualifier with a 26-man delegation, Secretary-General of the Lesotho FA Mokhosi Mohapi has confirmed.
- Both nations will open their Cameroon 2021 campaign on the 13th of November.
- The tie is scheduled to be played in an empty Siaka Steven Stadium after latest FIFA sanction on the host country.
The two nations have never previously met at any international level, but one thing they do have in common is the colours of their national flags are the same.
Sierra Leone ranked 117th, twenty places gap advantage (20) of their Southern Africa opposition, who are 137 in the global rankings, Leone Stars on paper are outright favourites especially with a recent victory over Liberia at home.
Leone Stars have not lost a home match in their last four, defeating Gabon, Sudan 1-0 respectively in the 2017 Afcon qualifiers, down Kenya 2-1 in the opener of the 2019 Afcon qualifier before recent 1-0 victory over Liberia last month.
Lesotho, on the other hand, lost once in their last six games in all competition defeating South Africa twice.Â
They were held 1-1 at home against Ethiopia after a goalless draw at the Bahir Dar Stadium during the World Cup preliminary qualifiers as Ethiopia progressed on the away goals rule.Â
On Sunday, Lesotho was again eliminated by Zimbabwe in the third round of the CHAN qualifiers 3-1 on aggregates as both sides played goalless at the Sesoto stadium in the reverse fixture.
Sierra Leone will be hoping to make use of home advantage and open their campaign with a victory at home replicating their 2019 2-1 opener against Kenya on June 2017.
Their opponent Lesotho has never qualified for the final stages of the Afcon.
Sierra Leone, on the other hand, participated in the continental big stage 23 years ago during the 1996 Afcon in South Africa.
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by FSL News | 13 Oct, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Bo Rangers boss looks ahead to the Rangers Cup final against Diamond Stars.
- Dominic Konneh has set his sights on winning the first edition of the Rangers Cup by beating Diamond Stars in the final at the Bo Stadium to reaffirm a new status as one of the country’s powerhouse clubs.
The Diamond Stars test is certainly going to be a tricky one for Bo Rangers. The Eastern Province-based side has always been a difficult opposition.
Coach Konneh guided his side to the final with a 1-0 victory over Kallon FC through a Suffian Kalokoh goal on Saturday.
As a result, they will face Diamond Stars in the final, who won their match against Kamboi Eagles 4-3 on penalties.
Bo Rangers approached the pre-season four-team football tournament on high spirit after their resurgent in the second phase of the 2019 Sierra Leone Premier League following nine matches undefeated.
Rangers’ new acquisitions the likes of Prince Barrie, Suffian Kaloko, right-back Osman Sesay, and Saidu Bah Kamara, who was named the Young Player of the Year in the just-concluded season are all looking to lay down an early marker in Konneh’s side ahead of the new Sierra Leone Premier season.
“I want our fans to continue to believe in the team, come out in thousands to cheer the players up to do well.Â
“We need our fans together we can ensure the trophy stays home,” Coach Konneh briefly told FSL News.
He further added, “Winning this trophy will boost the team, players and our fans confidence ahead of the Sierra Leone Premier season.”
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by FSL News | 9 Oct, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Sierra Leone will open their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Crocodiles of Lesotho, on the 11th November, in Freetown in an empty stadium after latest FIFA sanction.
- Fifa announced on Wednesday that Sierra Leone to play their next official match, without spectators.
- The sanction comes after Sierra Leone fans, attack Liberia soccer team before the second leg World Cup preliminary match in Freetown last month.
“This sanction is to be served when the representative team of Sierra Leone play their next official match. Moreover, the SLFA has been sanctioned with a fine of CHF 50, 000,” Fifa said in a statement.
FIFA announced the punishment, including several other disciplinary sanctions In a statement, “The throwing of objects and a lack of order or discipline observed in and around the stadium) that occurred in connection with the match between Sierra Leone and Liberia on 8 September 2019, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has ordered the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) to play one match without spectators.”
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by FSL News | 30 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Sierra Leone home-based stars are through to the next stage of the WAFU Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over neighbours Liberia in Senegal.
- The contest was postponed due to floodlight failure in the 71st minute on Sunday but continued on Monday at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal.
- The Leone Stars managed to defend their one-goal advantage in the remaining 20 minutes played on Monday.
- Serra Leone victory means they will face the winner of the match between Mali and Niger on Oct. 6 in the quarterfinals of the Cup competition, while Liberia will take part in the Plate quarterfinals and play the loser.
Match Recap:
The game started on Sunday night but was temporarily postponed in the 71st minute with the score at 1-0.
Sierra Leone only goal came in the 40th minutes when Striker Suffian Kalokoh superbly volleyed home from the edge of the box to make it 1-0 at the break.
The Liberians threw players forward in the final 10 minutes, but could not find a goal as the Leone Stars held on for the slender victory.
Sierra Leone will now progress into the quarterfinals of the Cup competition where they will play the winner of the match between Mali and Niger on Oct. 6, while Liberia will take part in the Plate quarterfinals and play the loser.
Its was the third meeting between the two West African Nations this month.
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by FSL News | 25 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Video & News
- Sierra Leone has been recalled and will now face Liberia in this year’s WAFU Cup of Nations that is expected to run from 28 September to 13 October 2019 in Senegal.
- The Sierra Leone Football Association announced the news on Tuesday.Â
- The West African Football Union body, previously confirmed in May this year that Sierra Leone was not included due to its previous Fifa suspension.
The Lone Star home-based side was billed to play Morocco, but the North Africans reportedly pulled out.
The home-based Leone Stars were eliminated in the last edition by Nigeria following a 2-0 defeat in the preliminary round in September 2017 at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana.
The draw for the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations was held at the Radisson Blu Sea Plaza Hotel in Dakar on Wednesday 29 May.
Host Senegal will kick off their campaign against Guinea Bissau on 28 September. All matches will be taking place at the Stade Lat Dior in the beautiful city of Thies.
On the same day, defending champions Ghana taking on The Gambia.
Highlights: Sierra Leone v Nigeria during WAFU 2017 at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana.
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by FSL News | 19 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s latest global rankings
- Following elimination from the 2022 World Cup preliminary qualifiers on a 3-2 aggregate scoreline over two legs, Sierra Leone dropped three places to 117th from 114th in the latest FIFA ranking announced on Thursday 19th September.
The West African nation next international contest will be against Lesotho, in the opener of the 2021 Afcon qualifier scheduled for November 11 at the Freetown national stadium.
Elsewhere, Senegal still ranked highest in Africa according to FIFA, with the 2019 AFCON runners-up currently at 20th position, while AFCON winners, Algeria look to catch up at 38th.
Belgium remain top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking after an action-packed number of weeks in international football which saw 78 friendlies, 74 continental qualifiers and 60 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifiers take place.
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 24 October 2019.
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