by FSL News | 12 Mar, 2020 | African News
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has chosen to maintain the schedule of all its competitions, amidst the outbreak of coronavirus, which was labelled a pandemic on Wednesday, BBC Sport reports.Â
Some 48 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are set to take place in nearly 50 countries across the continent at the end of March.
Meanwhile, the African Nations Championship (CHAN) is scheduled to take place in Cameroon between 4-25 April.
“According to (the) World Health Organisation, no African country till date has been declared high risk,” Caf said in a statement.Â
“Consequently, Caf has decided to maintain the schedule of all competitions.”
Shortly after Caf released its statement on Wednesday, the World Health Organisation described the outbreak as a pandemic, meaning it is spreading in multiple countries around the world at the same time.
Kenya’s government has already stated that no sporting competitors can leave the country to travel abroad until early April, meaning the Harambee Stars’ Nations Cup tie in Comoros on 29 March is uncertain.
Coronavirus cases have currently been declared in twelve African nations, with Egypt the worst affected.
On Tuesday, Algeria’s government announced that the remainder of the football season would be played behind closed doors because of the outbreak while others, such as Rwanda among others, have insisted on no handshaking before games.
Caf officials are set to visit CHAN host Cameroon – which has suffered two cases – later this week to ascertain the level of preparedness to combat the spread of the disease during the competition for African players based in their national leagues.
“A delegation from the Caf Medical Committee is scheduled to visit Cameroon from 14-15 March,” the statement added.
“The purpose of this mission is to assess all the preventive measures taken by the Local Organising Committee.”
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by FSL News | 8 Mar, 2020 | African News, Video & News
Senegal thrashed Mali 3-0 to win the maiden edition of the 2020 women’s West Africa Football Union Zone A tournament at the Wusum Stadium in Makeni on Sunday.
Despite the defeat, runners-up Mali was impressive at the tournament. However, Les Lions de la Téranga ladies proved too strong in the final match as they walloped their francophone counterparts to lift the trophy.
Three goals from Ndeye Diakhate, Mbayang Sow and Haby Balde in the 27th, 55th and 69th minutes respectively ensure they secure a comfortable unbeaten run en route to lifting the trophy.
Host Sierra Leone was knocked out after their opening three draws in the group stage against Cape Verde, Guinea and winners Senegal.
Its was a success story as the colourful grand final at the Wusum Mini Stadium in Makeni, was witnessed by prominent stakeholders from WAFU and Sierra Leone. Notably, the President of SLFA Madam Isha Johansen, the Minister of Sports in Sierra Leone Ibrahim Nyelenkeh, Librarian FA President and Vice President of WAFU Mustapha I. Rajii, Mali FA Vice President Kassoum Coulibaly, WAFU Secretary-General Jammeh Bojan, Sierra Leone FA Vice President Brima Manzola Kamara, Northern Region FA Chairman Brima Jalloh and many others.
Eight nations participated in the competition played across two cities Bo and Makeni in Sierra Leone from February 25 to March 7.
The teams are host Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cape Verde, Senegal, Mali, Gambia, Liberia and Guinea Bissau.
Tournament awards are as follows:
Malian Striker Agueissa Diarra won the Golden Boot with 7 goals.
Senegalese winger Mama Diop won Best Player of the tournament.
Senegalese goalkeeper Tenning Sene won the Golden Glove.
Guinea National Team won WAFU Fair Play.
Zone-A Women’s WAFU 2020 Championship Full Results and Matches
Group A 25.02.2020Â
- Sierra Leone 0-0 Cape Verde – Bo Stadium
- Guinea 0-1 Senegal – Makeni Mini Stadium
Group A 27.02.2020Â
-  Cape Verde 0-1 Senegal – Bo Stadium
-  Sierra Leone 0-0 Guinea – Bo Stadium
Group AÂ 01.03.2020Â
- Senegal 1-1 Sierra Leone – Bo Stadium
- Â Guinea 0-3 Cape Verde – Makeni Stadium
Group B: 26.02.2020Â
- Mali 6-0 The Gambia – Makeni Stadium
- Liberia 4-0 Guinea Bissau – Makeni Stadium
28.02.2020Â
- Liberia 0-3 Mali – 2:00 pm – Makeni Stadium
- The Gambia 2-5 Guinea Bissau – Makeni Stadium
29.02.2020 – BreakÂ
02.02. 2020Â
- Guinea Bissau 0- 2 Mali -Bo Stadium
- The Gambia 1-2 Liberia
Semi-Finals 4th March 2020
- Mali 4-0 Cape Verde – Makeni Stadium
- Senegal 2-1 Liberia – Bo Stadium
Third Place 7th Match 2020
- Liberia 1-0 Cape Verde Makeni Stadium
Grand Final 7th March 2020
- Mali 0-3 Senegal Wusum Makeni Stadium
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by FSL News | 7 Mar, 2020 | African News
Earth Angel striker Angeline Kieh 59-minute goal was enough as Liberia defeat Cape Verde 1-0 at the Wusum Stadium to lift the tournaments bronze trophy on Saturday.
It was a third-place play-off in the maiden edition of the West African Football Union (Wafu Zone A) women’s Nations Cup finals in Sierra Leone.
The Lone Star ladies, who lost to Senegal in their semi-finals were brilliant against Cape Verde.
Earth Angels midfielder Francisca Howe was named Player of the Match for her brilliant display by technical observers.
The Liberian delegation is expected in Monrovia on Sunday.
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by FSL News | 6 Mar, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Dartford FC goalkeeper, Alhaji Sesay, believes he can help solve the Sierra Leone goalkeeping problem ahead of the 2021 African Cup of Nations double-header qualifiers against Nigeria.
Nigeria will host Sierra Leone in the Delta state capital on March 27 before travelling to Freetown to confront the Stars at the Siaka Stevens Stadium four days later.
Sesay has been outstanding with English National League South side Dartford making over 11 appearances this season.
The Kent-based club standing fifth on the log of the National League South with Sesay as their first keeper.
The 21-year-old, who has been patiently waiting for his opportunity, is ready to provide competition for first-choice man Solomon Zombo Morris.
Morris was injured before Sierra Leone’s 1-0 defeat in Benin and was replaced by the home-based keeper, Mohamed Kamara.
Highly rated Kamara played well against Benin in matchday two of the African Nations Cup qualifiers. However, he has been on the sidelines with a fractured right ankle after colliding with another player during his side East End Lions 1-0 win over Old Edwardians last December.
“I can’t wait to get my second call to the national team, and I feel I am in good shape with more matches under my belt this season, I think the Sierra Leone goalkeeping worries are over,” Sesay told Journal Newspaper Sierra Leone.Â
In August 2018, Sierra Leone Coach, John Keister named Sesay amongst the 35-man provisional squad for September’s African Nations Cup qualifier at the Hawassa Stadium in Ethiopia.
Sesay, alongside Coventry City striker Amadou Bakayoko, Queen Park Rangers defender Osman Kakay, all received their first international call-up by Sierra Leone.
He started his career in Freetown with Kallon FC-a team owned by former Sierra Leone and Inter Milan star- Mohammed Kallon.
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by FSL News | 5 Mar, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
A thirty-five-yard superb free-kick from Momoh Conteh in the 57th min was enough as Diamond Stars beat visitors FC Kallon in the Sierra Leone Premier League.
Diamond Stars moved up to 8th place in the table as they ended last season runners up Kallon eleven-match unbeaten run with a 1-0 victory in Kono on Wednesday.
Caretaker coach, Aiah Lebbie aka Lobihno, who replaced former coach Francis Zappa Koroma, guided the side to their second win on home soil in the ongoing Sierra Leone Premier League.
“I was very confident that I was going to score when I took the shot,” Momoh Conteh told FSL News in Kono.
“We were better than FC Kallon, and we capitalized on their weakness.”
Speaking to FSL Coach Aiah Lebbie who replaced Francis Zappa Koroma said he was very confident of victory over FC Kallon.
“I have watched some of their matches to identify their stronghold, and weaknesses and I presented a team that will deliver the victory.”
“Our next match is against FC Johansen. We are going to start our preparations for that match tomorrow. “The team is still on a transition period,” he explained.
Elsewhere, struggling Central Parade registered their first win of the season after thrashing Anti-Drugs 3-0.Â
Ports Authority walloped FC Johansen 4-2 with Julius Goba becomes the first player to bookmarked the league’s hattrick.
Goba, who is at present the league’s top scorer was named Man of the Match by technical observers for his outstanding display against host Johansen.
Premier League Fixtures, Results & Table
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by FSL News | 4 Mar, 2020 | African News
Heracles Almelo in-form attacker, Cyriel Dessers has received his first international call-up by Nigeria.
Coach Gernot Rohr has named the fine frontman in his 24-man squad for this month’s qualifiers against Sierra Leone.
Born in Leuven Belgium from a Nigerian mother, Dessers is eligible to represent one of Africa’s football powerhouse.Â
Dessers will compete against the likes of Victor Osimhen, who scored in Nigeria’s opening matches, Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City and experienced striker Ahmed Musa for places in Rohr’s side.Â
Dessers took to twitter to express his appreciation: So honoured and proud. Can’t wait to wear the Green-White jersey and meet the team!  @NGSuperEagles #naija.” he posted on his Twitter account.
Before his call-up, Dessers has trained with Belgium’s U21 national team. He was an unused substitute when they faced Moldova in a European U21 Championship qualifier five years ago.
The full list of Super Eagles 24-man SquadÂ
Goalkeepers:Â Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Heartland FC); Maduka Okoye (Fortuna Dusseldorf, Germany).
Defenders:Â Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Leon Balogun (Wigan Athletic, England); Chidozie Awaziem (CD Leganes, Spain); William Ekong (Udinese FC, Italy); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Kingsley Ehizibue (FC Koln, Germany).
Midfielders:Â Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Etebo Oghenekaro (Getafe FC, Spain); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Ramon Azeez (Granada FC, Spain).
Forwards:Â Ahmed Musa (Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia); Alexander Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Lille OSC, France); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Cyril Dessers (Heracles Almelo, The Netherlands); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Samuel Kalu (Girondins Bordeaux, France).
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