by FSL News | 18 Feb, 2020 | African News
The Nigeria football body, NFF has announced Asaba as the location the Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
Nigeria will host Sierra Leone in the Delta state capital on March 27 in the qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations before travelling to Freetown a few days later.
The Stephen Keshi Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Asaba, Nigeria. It was formerly known as Asaba township stadium.
The stadium hosted the 2018 African Championships in Athletics with a capacity of 22,000.
The Super Eagles are leading Group L after back to back wins over Benin and Lesotho in the qualifiers opening two matches.
Victory over Sierra Leone will see the Three Times African Champions closer to Cameroon 2021.
The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone are bottom of the group with a point from their opening two matches.
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by FSL News | 18 Feb, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Striker Augustus Kargbo continued his fine form in front of goal when he scored Reggio Audace third goal to seal 3-1 victory over Arzignano Valchiampo at home on Monday.
The goal was his ninth of the season in nineteen appearances on loan from Serie B side FC Crotone
As a result, they are second four points adrift off league leaders Vicenza.
Luca Zampora scored in the 44th just before the break to give the home side the lead.
After the restart, Davide Balestrero level the scoreline with a nice finish in the 56th before Zampora scored again from the spot to restore Audace lead two minutes later.
It’s no secret that Kargbo, 20, who has been pivotal for Reggio Audace this campaign, completed the vital third to ensure they secure maximum points.
The Sierra Leonean striker maintained his impressive form. The result was a much-needed after their 5-1 defeat to Carpi on matchday 25.
Kargbo nets seventh league goal in Reggio Audace win
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by FSL News | 17 Feb, 2020 | African News
Porto striker Moussa Marega left the pitch in protest of being subject to racist insults during his side’s 2-1 win away to Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal’s Primeira Liga on Sunday, France 24 reports.
Mali forward, 28, scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 60th minute and celebrated the goal by pointing to his skin in response to a section of the home fans who had targeted him throughout the match.
He was shown a yellow card for the reaction and after the abuse continued he tried to leave the pitch, pointing his thumbs down to the crowd but was restrained by his teammates for a number of minutes.
Porto coach Sergio Conceicao was eventually forced to substitute Marega in the 72nd minute.
“We are completely indignant,” Conceicao told reporters.
“They insulted Marega since the warm-up. We are all a family here, regardless of our nationality, skin colour, height or the colour of our hair and we all deserve respect. What happened here is outrageous.
“I know the fans here are very passionate about their club and many fans are not represented by some of the people who were in the crowd today.”
Marega later posted a message on Instagram calling the supporters who targeted him as “idiots” and also criticising match referee Luis Godinho.
“I’d also like to show my thanks to the referee who did not defend me and who gave me a yellow card for defending the colour of my skin. I hope I never meet you on a football pitch ever again. You are a disgrace,” he added.
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by FSL News | 16 Feb, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
FC Johansen defender Raphael Koroma, who has been excellent this campaign says his club future is bright and that he is excited about the challenges in the ongoing Premier League Season.
Koroma, 19, has so far scored one goal in the Sierra Leone 2019 and 2020 Premier season in ten appearances.
Head coach Abdulai Bah, who has reiterated several times that the club is on a rebuilding process, is hoping Koroma can continue his progression.
“It feels good playing regularly in the Premier League for FC Johansen. I’m excited to be part of the team with a bright future ahead,” Koroma told FSL News.
“The league has been competitive, physically and mentally. I’m still working on developing myself. The club is on a rebuilding process with lots of young players chasing their dreams. It is a big motivation to do more work and help the team. I hope we can achieve great things together.”
“I have shown the coach in training I am ready, and I’ll continue to work harder. I am happy with my contribution to the team. It is good to play very well for the team.”
The 6ft four-inch defender has played every single game for the Dream Chasers this season.
FC Johansen host Ports Authority on Thursday another cracking game Koroma will have to be at his best to help his side.
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by FSL News | 14 Feb, 2020 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone winger Kwame Quee is on the Breidablik bench for their friendly against Swedish side IFK Norrköping today.
The Icelandic side will take on their Swedish counterpart in a pre-season friendly. The game is expected to be broadcasted live in Smáran 13.00 Icelandic time (14.00 CET Swedish time).
He was also part of the side that won 3-1 in their group stage pre-season League Cup against Leiknir R on Friday last week.
Quee, who signed for the Icelandic top-flight club Breiðablik in 2018, played for Víkingur Reykjavík on loan last season where he won the 2019 Icelandic Cup.
It was a successful loan spell with Vikingur having played 14 times helping the club to finish seventh last season.
Byrjunarlið Blika í æfinagleiknum gegn IKF Norrköping sem hefst á Östgötaporten vellinum kl.13:00!Leikmennirnir Elfar…
Slået op af Blikar.is i Fredag den 14. februar 2020
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by FSL News | 12 Feb, 2020 | African News
Striker Victor Osimhen has given Nigeria an injury scare ahead of next month’s 2021 AFCON doubleheader against Sierra Leone.
The Nigerian international was subbed off in the 80th in Lille’s 2-0 win over Angers due to muscle injury on Friday.
Boss Christophe Galtier confirmed that Osimhen suffered a muscle injury and the results will reveal the extent of the injury.
The forward has been an instrumental player for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. He has scored in both 2021 Afcon qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho.
Victor Osimhen goal highlight!
Le but de Victor Osimhen contre Angers
??❌ Une intervention solide de Gabriel⚡ Une ouverture laser de Jo' Bamba? Un petit bonbon de Victor OsimhenDurée de l'action ? 11 secondes ⏱L'efficacité lilloise ???❌ Solid intervention by Gabriel⚡ A precise incision from Jo ' Bamba? A sweet sweet finish by Victor OsimhenDuration of the move? 11 seconds ⏱Efficiency, LOSC style ???❌ Sólida intervención de Gabriel⚡ Pase preciso de Bamba? Dulce definición de Victor Osimhen¿Cuánto tiempo nos tomó este gol? 11 segundos ⏱Eficiencia al estilo LOSC ?
Slået op af LOSC i Mandag den 10. februar 2020
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