by FSL News | 11 Sep, 2019 | African News
- Five African nations will qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
- Somalia’s hopes of reaching the group stage of World Cup qualifying for the first time are over after a dramatic late defeat to Zimbabwe in Harare.
- Zimbabwe, at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, above, was defeated 1 – 0 by Somalia in Djibouti. (AFP Photo)
The Zimbabwe Warriors are through to the group stages of the 2022 World Cup qualifying rounds with a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Zimbabwe on the day won 3-1 to overcome last Thursday’s 1-0 first-leg defeat to The Ocean Stars.
The victory is also a welcome relief to millions of the Warriors followers who had to endure the frustration of watching their team lose game after game since the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.
“We can now smile. It has been hard for us to watch our Warriors lose every game they took part in. I think, we are now on the right track,” said William Mahoko, a member of the Zimbabwe National Soccer Supporters’ Association.
The Warriors are now waiting for the group stages draw, to be conducted by Fifa, to know the nation they will face as they seek a maiden appearance at the global football festival.
Zimbabwe missed out of the 2018 World Cup after the country was thrown out by Fifa following the failure by the Zimbabwe Football Association to pay then Warriors coach Jose ‘Valinhos’ Claudinei Georgini his salary.
The Warriors also have 2021 Africa Cup of Nations engagements in which they are in the same group with Africa champions, Algeria, Botswana, and Zambia. Two teams from the group qualify for the finals to be held in Cameroon.
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by FSL News | 9 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- FT: Sierra Leone 1 – 0 Liberia. Siaka Steven Stadium
- African World Cup 2022 Qualifiers
- First African qualifying ties for Qatar 2022 completed on Sunday
- Four teams win through to the second round
- Ethiopia, Tanzania, Equatorial Guinea and Liberia the quartet in question
Striker Kei Kamara’s 55th-minute strike was not enough as Lone Star progressed through a 3-2 aggregate victory into the group stages round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers.
Sierra Leone was ahead in Freetown with a fine goal through their MLS striker Kei Kamara, but trailing the first-round tie 3-2 overall. Another goal could have allowed them to progress on the away-goals rule.
Skipper Umaru Bangura pictured have the last chance to send the Leone Stars through after the hosts were awarded a late penalty.
However, the FC Zurich defender stepped up but failed to take full advantage of the last-gasp opportunity as Lone Star’s hero keeper Ashley Williams made a decisive save on Sunday.
There was no goal in the first half at the Siaka Steven Stadium on Sunday between host Sierra Leone and their visitors Lone Stars of Liberia.
Liberia 3-1 first-leg victory in the Mano River Union derby last Wednesday was pivotal.
Results
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by FSL News | 8 Sep, 2019 | African News
- President Bio visited the Liberian delegation, condemns Yesterday’s Attack.
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has paid an unannounced visit to the Liberian football delegation ahead of today’s encounter between Leone Stars of Sierra Leone and Lone Stars of Liberia at the Siaka Stevens Stadium.
Speaking to members of the delegation at the Radisson Blue Hotel, President Bio condemned yesterday’s attack on its entirety saying he was particularly disturbed by the ugly incident.
He said that Sierra Leone and Liberia were sister nations with long-standing friendship adding that violence of any sort should not be encouraged. He assured the Liberian delegation of their safety throughout their stay in the country.
Liberian Minister of Information, Ugene Nagbe, who spoke on behalf of the visiting team, said they were pleased with the President’s visit and the assurance of their safety. He also reiterated that the two countries were good neighbours and called for a friendly contest.
Earlier President Bio addressed players and officials of the national team, Leone Stars at his Hill Station residence where he told them the hopes and joys of the nation were on their shoulders.
Mohamed Massaquoi – Media Officer, State House
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by FSL News | 8 Sep, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
- Coach Sellas Tetteh made two changes to the squad that is expected to face Liberia this afternoon at the Siaka Steven Stadium, kick-off 4:30 GMT.
- SKN St. Pölten midfielder, George Davies and Indonesia-based Ibrahim Conteh replaced the two home-based players Abu Diaby Dumbuya and Alimamy Azonto Bundu.
The striker force remains the same with Colorado Rapids top scorer, Kei Kamara will partner Sierra Leone Premier League top poacher, Musa Tombo Kamara.
Sierra Leone can qualify with two-goal scoreline without any reply from their counterparts to reach the next stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign.
The Ghanaian technician has again kept faith on skipper Umaru Bangura and long-time absentee Ishmael Jaw Jaw Koroma in central defence in the absence of David Simbo.
Here is the Leone Stars predicted XI:
Keeper Zombo Morris
Defenders: Hassan Milla Sesay, Ishmael Jaw Jaw Koroma, skipper Umaru Bangura, Mustapha Dumbuya.
Midfielders: John Kamara, George Davies, Kwame Quee, Ibrahim Conteh.
Strikers: Kei Kamara, Musa Noah Kamara
Subs:
Goalkeepers: Alhaji Sesay
Defenders: Yeami Dunia East End Lions, Alpha Bedor Conteh Bo Rangers, Ibrahim Mansaray FC Kallon.
Midfielders: Abdul Sesay Oulun Luistinseura, Edmond Michael Edwards, Kaku Vasakund IF, Abu Diaby Dumbuya, Alimamy, Azonto Bundu.
Attackers: Mustapha Bundu Aarhus GF, Mohamed Buya Turay, Djurgårdens IF.
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by FSL News | 8 Sep, 2019 | African News
Photos of stones inside the Siaka Steven Stadium pitch
- The Sierra Leone Football Association has condemned the behaviour of some fans towards the Liberian national team on Saturday at the National Stadium in Freetown.
- Many soccer pundits have described the incident as an ‘embarrassment’. A disgusting show of sportsmanship towards the Liberians.
The Liberians are in Freetown to honour the second leg fixture of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers slated for today at the Freetown Stadium.
The Lone Star won the first leg 3-1 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Wednesday.
The SLFA’s statement reads; “Following reports of threats and intimidation by some Sierra Leone football supporters towards the Liberian National team. The SLFA wishes to inform the public that it unequivocally disassociates itself from any of the violence or intimidation in football.”
Ahead of Leone Stars’ game on Sunday, the SLFA said that “the isolated event which is making the rounds in social media is an unfortunate reflection of one of the ills in football that the SLFA strongly advocates against.”
A strong allegation from the Liberia Football Association with video and photos that stones were thrown at their players and officials due to the lack of security presence.
A report from LFA stated that head coach Peter Butler was compelled to call-off Saturday’s afternoon training session at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown following the invasion of the session by angry Sierra Leoneans.
“A request from LFA communications director Danesius Marteh for a closed-door session was downplayed.
Liberia’s coach Butler has threatened that he can’t play under any violence condition if the security of his players’ safety not guaranteed by the government and the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA),” LFA said in a statement.
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by FSL News | 7 Sep, 2019 | Players Abroad News
- Sierra Leone defender, David Simbo, has completed his transfer to Northern Cyprus K-pet Süper Lig side Baf Ülkü Yurdu for an undisclosed fee.
- The club is among the most successful sports clubs in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The 29-year-old centre-back, who was officially unveiled on Friday, has confirmed that he signed a one-and-half year deal.
The former mighty Blackpool defender pictured was unveiled at the Northern Cyprus Football federation office.
“One of our transfer David Simbo is preparing for the new season by working at a busy pace,” the club confirmed on their official Facebook page.
“I’m delighted to have signed a new deal with such am an ambitious club,” Simbo told FSL News. “I can’t wait to get started. Talks have been going on for over a months, but I am happy the deal has been sealed.”
Last season, the agile defender played for Turkish side Kiremithanespor.
Simbo has had spells in Sweden with → Motala AIF (on loan), Trelleborg (on loan), Boden and Sandviken before joining Sudanese top-flight side Al-Hilal in 2014–2015 and later moved to Najran and Krumkachy Minsk in Belarus.
He started his playing career with local club Mighty Blackpool, where he was impressive before moving abroad.
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