by FSL News | 3 Feb, 2020 | African News
The Confederation of African Football’s (Caf) Executive Committee has voted not to renew the mandate of Fifa’s secretary-general Fatma Samoura who had been working as General Delegate for Africa for the past six months, BBC Sports reports.
Samoura was given the role from 1 August 2019 by football’s world body following a reported request by Caf.
Fifa confirmed that Samoura’s mandate had come to an end on 1 February 2020 and that the global body’s six-month mission in Africa had been “completed successfully.”
At its Executive Committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday, Caf’s members also agreed to analyse Fifa’s set of findings, recommendations and proposals.
On Saturday, Fifa’s president Gianni Infantino spoke to Caf members at a seminar in Morocco on the development of African football where he proposed that the Africa Cup of Nations be held every four years rather than two.
He also said he wants to create a pan-African Super League with 20 permanent member clubs and build new stadiums in every member African country with $1 billion US dollars earmarked to finance the program.
Fifa also confirmed on Sunday that, as agreed at the beginning of its mission in Africa, a “forensic audit report produced by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)” had been presented to Caf.
Caf thanked Gianni Infantino and Fatma Samoura for their “commitment and involvement in the Caf-Fifa cooperation.
In a press release signed by Caf’s secretary-general Mouad Hajji, African football’s ruling body confirmed it had decided to “continue with the implementation of reforms.”
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by FSL News | 2 Feb, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Road to Costa Rica/Panama Preliminary Round, Return Leg
Senegal 0-0 (Agg 1-0) Sierra Leone
Venue Pikin Stadium in Senegal Saturday, 1st February 2020
Sierra Leone was eliminated from the FIFA U20 Women World Cup qualifiers on Saturday after a goalless draw at the Pikine Stadium in Senegal in their return leg match.
The Young Queens were defeated in the first leg contest at the Bo City Stadium Southern province Sierra Leone a fortnight ago.
As a result, Senegal will face Tanzania in the next round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after a 1-0 aggregate win.
Sierra Queen’s coach Alhaji Foray felt disappointed after his side missed a few clear chances that could have overturned the result.
Young Sierra Queens out for revenge against Senegal
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by FSL News | 1 Feb, 2020 | African News
Road to Costa Rica/Panama Preliminary Round, Return Leg
Senegal with a goal advantage over Sierra Leone
Venue Pikin Stadium in Senegal Saturday, 1st February 2020
Sierra Leone U-20 women’s national team will square off their Senegalese counterpart in the return fixture in Dakar on Saturday.
Head Coach Alhaji Foray is fully aware of the job at hand. One goal deficit a fortnight ago means the young Sierra Queens must be at their best if they to overturn the first-leg defeat.
Coach Foray, aka Abedi, is optimistic they are up for the task as his side looks to reach the next phase of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
“After our last training session yesterday, I was satisfied, and I believed the girls are well prepared. They ready to overturn the first leg result,” Foray told FSL News.
“I’m optimistic that this is the right time for women’s football to develop in Sierra Leone. They’re ready to surprised Sierra Leoneans. It’s time to focus on female football,” Foray aka Abedi noted.
The winner over two legs will progress to face the winner between Uganda and Tanzania in the next round.
Meanwhile, Tanzania U-20 Women’s team won the first leg after coming from a goal down to overcome neighbours Uganda in the first leg of the preliminary with Uganda hosting the return leg in Kampala on 2nd February 2020.
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by FSL News | 31 Jan, 2020 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- The only female technician in the ongoing Sierra Leone Premier League, Victoria Conteh, suffered her second defeat in five dugout appearances.
- Saidu Sesay scored East End Tigers opener, but the host team fought back coming from behind to register a 2-1 win over Tigers their first win after their last three defeats.
As a consequence, the May Park boys move to ninth on the log.
The Edwardians suspended coach Patrick Bangura following defeat to FC Johansen mainly after the coach comments to the media about salary backlog.
On Thursday, struggling Mighty Blackpool recorded their first win of the season in a five-goal thriller against Central Parade.
The Tis Tas boys finally came out fighting as they reinstated some prestige overcoming Central Parade 3-2 their first league win from seven matches this season.
Coach Chernor’s side before the victory over Central Parade has only managed three draws and three defeats.
Goals from Mohamed Aruna, Abubakarr Kamara and Kandeh Turay were enough despite a strong display from another struggling side.
Kelifala Kamara and Alpha Conteh were the scorers for Parade FC.
- Back to back league victory for FC Johansen
On Wednesday, FC Johansen makes it a back to back victories after their one-goal win over the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces soccer team.
FC Johansen goal came in the 80th minute from the penalty spot. Abdul Kamara converted as they move up to eight on the log for the first time this season.
Their first victory was against Old Edwardians at the Siaka Steven Stadium on last Friday.
A brace from Melvin Davies in the 47th and 58th minutes respectively were enough to ensure they grabbed maximum points.
Davies was named Man of the Match by the league’s technical observers.
Premier League Fixtures, Results & Table
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by FSL News | 31 Jan, 2020 | African News
Cameroon’s AS Saint Etienne centre back Harold Moukoudi has joined Middleborough on loan until the end of the season.
“The 22-year-old Cameroon international became our fourth signing of the January transfer window, making the Teesside switch on deadline day,” Boro posted on their website.
“We’re delighted to bring Harold into the club. He’s a player we’ve been keeping an eye on and it’s a real coup that we’ve been able to bring him here,” Boro head coach Jonathan Woodgate said.
The former French youth international signed for Saint Etienne last summer, and played at the Riverside against Boro in pre-season in a 1-1 draw.
Moukoudi has played 16 times for Saint Etienne this season and has featured in their Europa League campaign.
The defender started his playing career with Le Havre where he made 63 appearances and scored six goals for the Normandy-based side, and was a regular feature at the back for them.
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by FSL News | 31 Jan, 2020 | African News
Cape Verde international, Nuno Da Costa, has been included in the Nottingham Forest side for their trip to Birmingham on Saturday.
The striker joined the Championship side for an undisclosed fee from RC Strasbourg.
Costa, 28, who enjoyed promotion with the French top-tier side, making a total of 87 appearances including in the Europa League, has been included in Forest side for the trip to Birmingham City on Saturday.
The frontman also has international experience with Cape Verde, regularly featuring in the qualification stages for the African Cup of Nations.
Manager Sabri Lamouchi has been eager to sign a striker since arriving at the club in June.
Lewis Grabban currently the only recognised forward in the squad after Rafa Mir has returned to Wolves after a loan spell while promising youngster Tyler Walker is on a season-long deal with League One side Lincoln City.
Nottingham Forest has been great this campaign sitting third as they target promotion.
Joe Lolley’s first-half goal was enough to help his side to third place within two points of the top two spots after beating fellow promotion hopefuls Brentford at Griffin Park.
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