by FSL News | 26 May, 2021 | African News, Sport News
Benin have announced a 23-man squad for the Sierra Leone decider in June, with midfielder Jodel Dossou, striker Steve Mourie, skipper Adenon Khaled and French club Dijon Saturnin Allagbe among those included.
June 14th is the expected date for the rescheduled cracker, but the venue is yet to be confirmed.
The final Group L Nations qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin was called off in March after the visitors refused to play in protest against five of their player’s positive Covid-19 results In Freetown.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed in April that the Appeal Body upheld the decision of the Organizing Committee to postpone the fixture to the June 2021 International window following the Sierra Leone appeal.
The draw for the group stages set for 25 June, most likely days after this rescheduled clash. The tournament will kick start on 9 January 2022.
Sierra Leone needed to win to reach the tournament for the first time in 25 years. Benin needed only a draw.
Below are the 23 teams already qualified, and the winner between Sierra Leone and Benin will take the final spot to complete the 24 nations.
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Michel Dussuyyer’s 23-man squad below.
by FSL News | 25 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone international Mustapha Bundu has returned to parent club Anderlecht after ending his loan spell at Copenhagen.
FCK sporting director Peter Christiansen said: “Occasionally, Bundu has shown his potential, but it has not been at a high enough level that we want to use the option to buy and have him stay here permanently.
“We have been happy to have Bundu in our squad, and he has played a decisive role during his time in the white shirt, and we wish him all the best in Belgium.”
The attacker, who join the Danish side in January, played in fourteen games, scoring a goal and one assist.
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by FSL News | 24 May, 2021 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
Sierra Leone midfielder John Kamara says he is excited to play his first Cup final with Keshla in Azerbaijan.
Keşla FK searching for their second Cup title will face Sumgayit at the Bank Respublika Arena on Monday, 24th May. Kickoff 19:30 AZT.
They won their first Azerbaijan Cup in May 2018, defeating Gabala 1-0 at the Gabala City Stadium.
Speaking ahead of the final, Kamara, 33, said: “Football is all about accolades. I can’t wait to give my best to this club on Monday in my first Cup final.”
“Sumgayit, a good side with quality players, but we have to go out to give a good account of ourselves. I am excited especially, after the Europa League disappointment.”
“This season has not been a great one. Having said that, if we can win this final, it will make up for everything. The winner will qualify for a Europa League Spot.”
The former Riga and Kaysar midfielder, since January 2019, has played over 60 matches in all competitions, including this season Europa League.
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by FSL News | 24 May, 2021 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News
Guinea thrashed their Sierra Leonean counterparts 4-1 at the Stade General Lansana Conte on Sunday to win group B.
Sierra Leone ended their maiden U15 West African Football Union Zone A tournament first from bottom after conceded sixteen goals from three matches.
After the 7-0 demolition by Mali and a 5-1 thrashing from next-door neighbours Liberia, Guinea inflicted the third straight defeat to Coach Sankoh’s boys, who managed to score only two goals
In his post-match interview, Coach Abu Sankoh cited inadequate preparation for such an abysmal performance on the international stage.
In the days’ other game, Liberia played to a 1-1 draw with Mali to secured the third spot.
The full delegation will return home on Monday, 24th May 2021.
by FSL News | 23 May, 2021 | African News, Sport News
Sierra Leone have conceded 12 goals in two matches after another heavy defeat at the ongoing Wafu U15 championship at the Stade General Lansana Conte on 22 May in Guinea.
After Friday’s 7-0 demolition by Mali, this time it was the turn of next-door neighbours Liberia to inflict a resounding 5-1 bashing of Sierra Leone.
The skipper of the Sierra Leone side doing the traditional handshake without a pennant wrapped up the Freetonians tournament preparation.
The youngsters from Freetown will conclude the competition against host Guinea at 08:00GMT in Group ‘B’ on Sunday as they try out for a consolation win at the same venue.
Group B winner will play the winner from Group ‘A’ involving Cape Verde, Gambia, hosts Guinea Bissau, Mauritania and Senegal in Bissau from 28-30 May.
Sunday 23 May 2021
Guinea vs Sierra Leone (8H)
Mali vs Liberia (10H)
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by FSL News | 22 May, 2021 | African News, Sport News
Sierra Leone U15 side recorded the worst defeat in the country history by going down 7-0 to their Malian counterpart in the ongoing West African Football Union, WAFU competition at Lansana Conté de Nongo (Conakry) General Stadium.
In the fewest possible words, it was a decimation for the young U15 side from Sierra Leone, who were making their debut in this competition.
The defeat stands tall as the worst from a Sierra Leonean male side in over two decades. In the 2007 Nations Cup qualifiers, Leone Stars suffered a 6-0 thrashing to the senior Malian side.
In the early kickoff, Guinea beat Liberia 5-3, with Mamadou Bah first hat-trick of the maiden tournament.
Here is the rest of the schedule for this U15 tournament
Saturday 22 May 2021
Liberia vs Sierra Leone (3 pm)
Mali vs Guinea (5 pm)
Sunday 23 May 2021
Guinea vs Sierra Leone (8H)
Mali vs Liberia (10H)
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