by FSL News | 26 Jun, 2019 | African News
Photograph: Suhaib Salem/Reuters: Naby Keïta made his first start since Liverpool’s 3-0 first-leg loss to Barcelona.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria become the first nation to advance to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over Guinea Syli Nationale in Alexandria.
Kenneth Omeruo’s header in the 73rd minute was enough for the Eagles. As a result, Nigeria top of Group B with six points while Guinea will have to beat Burundi if they are to qualify.
It was the first full appearance in the tournament for Liverpool’s Naby Keïta since suffering an adductor injury in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
The coach, Gernot Rohr, made five changes, bringing Simon and Ahmed Musa in on the flanks. Levante’s Simon found Alex Iwobi with an inviting square pass after two minutes, but the Arsenal forward hesitated and the chance was lost.
Elsewhere, Uganda played 1-1 with Zimbabwe at the Cairo Stadium on Wednesday to move to four points after two games in Group A. The Uganda Cranes were impressive against DR Congo in their opening 2-0 win at Africa Cup of Nations.
by FSL News | 26 Jun, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Leyton Orient academy product attacker, Josh Koroma, has joined Championship side Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.
The Terriers beat off a number of clubs including Sunderland and Middlesbrough for the youngster’s signature.
Koroma, 20, played a huge role in the O’s promotion back to the Football League, scoring 11 goals in 44 games while also picking up seven assists.
“I’m very happy. It has been a long time coming. It fills me with confidence, knowing have done well last season.”
“I’ve been linked with the Club since January. It’s good to finally get it over the line.” Koroma told the club’s “website.
Koroma, who is of Sierra Leonean descent, played over 103 matches for the O’s since breaking into the first-team.
Head coach Jan Siewert said, “Josh is a very interesting young player. He had a fantastic season for Leyton Orient, and he can fit into our style in attack or on the wing.”
Huddersfield was relegated back to the Championship at the end of the 2018–19 season.
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by FSL News | 26 Jun, 2019 | African News
Brothers Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target as 10-man Ghana were forced to a surprising draw against Benin on Tuesday in Ismailia Stadium at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Benin stunned the Ghanaians with a quick opening goal from Mickael Pote after two minutes but Black Stars captain Andre Ayew level scoreline seven minutes after.
His younger brother Jordan fired Ghana ahead, but Pote earned the Squirrels a point after John Boye was dismissed for a second yellow card.
Group F favourites Ghana arrived in Egypt aiming at the title but was carved open for Benin’s opener, which came from the first real attack of the contest.
Later in the second half, defender Boye – who had been booked in the first half – was shown a second yellow card for time-wasting.
Total Man of the Match: Jordan Ayew (Ghana)
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by FSL News | 25 Jun, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Colorado Rapids top scorer Kei Kamara has been named in the MLS team of Week 16 presented by Audi.
The Sierra Leone striker was again instrumental for the Rapids against former club Vancouver Whitecaps, who scored late in each half to rally from an early two-goal deficit to draw with the Colorado Rapids Saturday night at BC Place.
Kamara as always put in a solid performance against his former team and even earned an assist on Andre Shinyashiki’s 20th-minute goal.
MLS Team of the Week: Jesus Ferreira (DAL), Kei Kamara (COL), Marvin Loria (POR), Diego Valeri (POR), Paxton Pomykal (DAL), Perry Kitchen (LA), Favio Alvarez (LA), Ali Adnan (VAN), Bressan (DAL), Lalas Abubakar (COL), Tim Melia (SKC)
Coach: Luchi Gonzalez (DAL)
Bench: Quentin Westberg (TOR), Julian Araujo (LA), Botond Barath (SKC), Yordy Reyna (VAN), Gerso Fernandes (SKC), Dominique Badji (DAL), Brian Fernandez (POR)
The Team of the Week presented by Audi is voted on by the MLSsoccer.com editorial staff.
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by FSL News | 23 Jun, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
FC Kallon 2-0 Mighty Blackpool Siaka Steven Stadium Saturday
The Sierra Leone Premier League title race looks to be a two horse race between East End Lions and FC Kallon after ‘The Cavaliers’ superb display against Mighty Blackpool on Saturday.
FC Kallon once against proved they have what it takes to overtake ‘The Killers’ ahead of their crucial meeting.
Goals from Masalakie Bangura and Hassan Milla Koroma were enough to condemned Mighty Blackpool to their first defeat in four matches.
The host outplayed the ‘Tis Tas Boys’ to close the gap to one point on league leaders East End Lions with a clear intent for the title.
EE Lions and Kallon will have to show soccer fans their credentials when the two sides lock horns. A win for either side will give the winner the edge to go all the way to lift the title.
Kamboi Eagles 0-2 Bo Rangers Kenema Playing Field
Elsewhere, in the Southern province, Bo Rangers fans were in delightful mood after their side march on to 2-0 victory at the Kenema Playing field.
Amankie and Anderson scored for the visitors to secured maximum points as they take their unbeaten run to six matches.
It was the fourth victory for caretaker coach John Konneh, whose new-look Rangers side have moved up to 10th on the log at least until Edwards encounter with Central Parade.
On Sunday, Old Edwardians ‘The May Park Boys’ will be out to entertain fourth-place team Central Parade in another cracker at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
On Friday, Anti-Drugs and Diamond Stars played to a 1-1 draw at the Approved School field in the east of Freetown.
The Weekend Results in the Sierra Leone Premier League
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by FSL News | 23 Jun, 2019 | African News
SAT 22 JUN 2019 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS – GROUP B Guinea 2-2 Madagascar Alexandria Stadium
Debutant Madagascar played to a 2-2 draw with Guinea in their first-ever match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in Alexandria.
The Madagascans took a shock second-half lead to stunned their West African counterpart as the second surprise at the tournament.
Sory Kaba superb goal gave the Guineans the first-half lead in the 34th minute before the Malagasy stunned their opponents with goals from Anicet Abel and Carolus Andriamatsinoro early in the second half.
Francois Kamano spared Guinea’s blushed by equalising with a penalty in the 66th minute.
In the day’s early kickoff, Nigeria needed a late goal to beat Burundi, another team making their debut at the tournament.
Nigeria top the group with three points, followed by Guinea and Madagascar on one and Burundi on none.
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