by FSL News | 12 Aug, 2021 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News
Sierra Leone have been ranked 106 in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Menโs World Ranking announced on Thursday.
The West African Nation now ranked 24th in Africa 106 globally after qualifying for their third continental showpiece since 1996 following a 1-0 win over Benin at the Stade Gรฉnรฉral Lansana Contรฉ de Nongoin Guinea on June 15.
As a result, they jumped eight places up, which could eventually see them seeded in Pot three ahead of the African Cup of Nations draw on August 17 in Cameroon.
However, the Leone Stars will be facing any two of the best-ranked sides from Pot 1 & 2 in their group in a bid to reach the tournament last sixteen.
The 24-nations will be divided into a group of four, with six teams each from Pot one to four ahead of TotalEnergies 33rd edition of the continental showpiece expected to run from January 9 to February 6 2022.
The top two teams of each group, along with the best four third-placed teams, advanced to the round of 16.
Expected CAF seedings – In the bracket are present Fifa rankings for each qualified Nation.
Pot 1 Hosts Cameroon (54), Senegal (21), Tunisia (28), Nigeria (32), Algeria (30), Morocco (32).
Pot 2 Egypt (46), Ghana (52), Ivory Coast (57), Mali (60), Burkina-Fas (62), Guinea (76).
Pot 3 Cape Verbe (65), Gabon (85), Sierra Leone (106), ( Guinea-Bissau (109), Malawi (118), Zimbabwe (108).
Pot 4 Sudan (121), Equatorial Guinea (132), Comoros (133), Ethiopia (137), The Gambia (148), Mauritania (170).
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by FSL News | 12 Aug, 2021 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News
Sierra Leone to intensify preparations for next year’s Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
John Keister and his side will head to the Democratic Republic of the Congo later this month for friendly games.
The SLFA says the Leone Stars to participate in the 2nd DR Congo International Football Tournament in Kinshasa from August 22-25 and a friendly match against Ethiopia on August 28 this year.
The expected participating countries in the Congo DR tourney includes; hosts DR Congo, Nigeria and Congo Brazzaville.
On Tuesday, August 17 2021, all 24 nations will know their group opponents for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.
The local Organisation team in Cameroon will broadcast the draw live from 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT).
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by FSL News | 11 Aug, 2021 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News
Jonathan Sahr Morsay has signed a two deal with Greek top-tier Panetolikos.
The Swedish-born, hailing from a Sierra Leonean parent, set for a new adventure in Greece.
Last season, he played with Romanian Liga I side Dinamo Bucureศti, on loan from Chievo Verona. He featured in 16 games for Bucureลti scored two goals last season.
“Jonathan Morsay signed a two-year contract with Panetolikos today. He was born on 5.10.1997 in Sweden and played in Sundsvall and Brage. He transferred to Chievo Verona, and in the last six months, he played on loan at Dinamo Bucuresti,” the club said in a statement.
The winger is another potential for Sierra Leone. Morsay is set for his Panetolikos league debut on Saturday, August 21, against Asteras Tripolis when the Greek Super League.
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by FSL News | 10 Aug, 2021 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News
Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah has been named in the 24-man squad that will face Villarreal in tomorrowโs Super Cup showdown in Belfast.
Chalobah, who made 29 appearances forย Ligue 1ย sideย Lorient last season, has been impressive during Chelsea pre-season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah, along with new signing Marcus Bettinelli, are the only players who were not at Chelsea last season.
The European Champions will take on their Europa League counterpart at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park – Belfast.
The club says the travelling party arrived in the Northern Irish capital at lunchtime after a short flight across the Irish Sea.
Thomas Tuchel and two of his players will be on media duty this afternoon, and then the whole squad will train at Windsor Park.
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by FSL News | 8 Aug, 2021 | Gallery, Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone native Fankaty Dabo played the full throttle of the game asย Coventry Cityย defeatedย Nottingham Forestย 2-1 in their Championship opener on Sunday at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
The Sky Blues captain Kyle McFadzean scrambled in a late winner as they sensationally came from behind to overcome their visitors.
Forest took the lead through Lyle Taylor’s first-half strike fired, but the host rallied twice second half to ensure they start their campaign with a win.
Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres 81st-minute equaliser spark the beginning of their comeback before Kyle McFadzean finally gave them the much need lead to send fans into ecstasy.
Dabo has been an established right-back earning plaudit for his impressive performances.
He was named in the PFA League One Team of the Year and won the Sky Blues 2019/20 Player of the Season as they secured the League One title to return to the Championship.
Next Saturday, they will be away to Barnsley at theย Oakwell Stadium.
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by FSL News | 7 Aug, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Striker Amadou Bakayoko scored his first for his new club to open his Sky bet League One season account in the 67th minutes assisted by Declan John. However, it was Alex Baptise last-gasp equaliser for Wanderers that served the home side.
A thrilling 3-3 draw against MK Dons in their first game of the new season.
Mo Eisa had put the visitors ahead in the 22nd-minute with his first goal for his new club. The former Peterborough striker also set up a great chance for Troy Parrott, who almost doubled their lead.
Midfielder Josh Sheehan and new signing Bakoyoko scored in the 30th and 67th minute respectively to give the home side lead before MK Dons leveller from Scott Twine. A brilliant 71st-minute free-kick to make it 2-2.
After Boateng put the visitors ahead, it looks as if they will be taking home all three points, but Baptiste came to Bolton’s rescue with his first goal since January 2014.
The 25-year-old started his career at Walsall’s academy to make their first team before spells with AFC Telford United, Southport and Worcester City.
Elsewhere, Sullay Kaikai’s Wycombe Wanders beat Accrington Stanley 2-1, but the Sierra Leone international was an unused substitute.
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