by FSL News | 15 Jun, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
There is no question that today’s contest between East End Tigers and East End Lions is the match of the day as soccer fans gearing up for a cracker. Kickoff 18:30 GMT at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
Lions remain the only unbeaten team this season. However, today is another acid test for one of Sierra Leone’s most decorated side.
The Killers’ won the first leg 1-0 when they host their counterpart in the Sierra Leone top-flight back in March.
Recent back to back defeats to Anti-Drugs and Bo Rangers have seen today’s host dropped to ninth while Lions recently send out a warning to rivals with a 5-1 hammering of Anti-Drugs before playing 1-1 against Ports.
However, many believe it’s the Tigers’ turn to have a go. They’re currently ninth on the table they know nothing else but a win will keep them above mid-table.
“We are determined for this match. We are going into this tie knowing Lions are still the unbeaten League leaders,” EE Tigers fan, who wants to remain undisclosed told FSL News.
He passionately added, “At this moment, they are playing well but we not afraid to take them on. We are ready and know it will be a very demanding game.”
Elsewhere, Bo Rangers under the leadership of caretaker coach John Dominic Konneh will be hoping to continue their recent undefeated form.
The Southern Province club will entertain the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces at their Bo stadium. A game the home fans will be craving for victory.
East End Tigers recent results
East End Lions recent matches
The 2019 domestic top 10 table
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by FSL News | 15 Jun, 2019 | African News
Liberia top-flight club, LISCR head coach, Tapha Manneh is among 13 other applicants listed for the Wakiso giants Job.
A total of 14 coaches named on the list below with one of them hoping to take charge of the Purple sharks as they prepare to have a long stay in the Uganda Premier League.
Wakiso giant outfit is a Ugandan football club based in Wakiso District. They compete in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League they played their home matches at the stadium, Lugogo.
The Purple Sharks gained promotion to the top tier after topping Elgon Group with 41 points during the 2018/19 season. Wakiso is arguably one of the most populated districts in Uganda and over 20km from the Capital, Kampala.
The CAF B qualified coach has made himself a name in the Liberia football arena by winning the double last season.
Speaking to this medium, the Gambian said he is focused on his current job of winning the FA Cup with LISCR.
“It is a dream of every coach to try something new, whenever an opportunity presented itself. I will be humble to receive it, but for now, I am focused on my present job with LISCR.”
“I cannot say further, let see how things go till the end of the season,” he told our African correspondent in Liberia.
LISCR coach listed for Wakiso giants’ job
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by FSL News | 14 Jun, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone men’s soccer team back to International football after Fifa lifted eight months of suspension, did not gain or lose in latest global rankings published on Friday, June 14 2019.
The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone remained at 115th position with 1172 points the same as April 2019.
Sierra Leone stagnation was due to their disqualification from the 2019 Afcon qualifiers. They were unable to continue in the race despite beating Kenya 2-1 in the competition opener in Freetown.
Sierra Leone last game was a 1-0 defeat in Ethiopia during their second qualifiers September last year before facing disqualification by CAF.
On the continental rating, they are ranked as the 27th best.
Meanwhile, Senegal remains Africa’s highest ranked national team at 22nd spot followed by Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on 25th in the world.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are third as the 45th best ranked despite sliding three places from previous rankings.
Morocco (47), DR Congo (49) occupy the fourth and fifth spots respectively.
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by FSL News | 13 Jun, 2019 | African News
Sébastien Migné has confirmed his 23-man final squad that will board the plane to Egypt, as Kenya bid to challenge for the biggest prize in African football.
The Harambee Stars french coach has omitted four from an initial 27-man squad that is in camp in Paris, France, among them Christopher Mbamba, who has failed to recover from an ankle injury he picked up in his last match before checking into camp.
Kenya and Ghana qualified for this months tournament following Sierra Leone disqualification by the Confederation of Africa Football last year.
The team is getting set for their final pre-AFCON friendly match against the Democratic Republic of Congo, set to be played on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Madrid, Spain.
Stars will then jet into Egypt on June 19, 2019, five days before their opening match of the tournament against Algeria.
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by FSL News | 12 Jun, 2019 | African News
Zimbabwean-born Marshall Munetsi has signed for French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims, the club has confirmed.
Munetsi joined the Buccaneers in 2016 from FC Cape Town before went on loan at Baroka FC that same season.
The 22-year-old‚ who can play in defence or midfield‚ was an instrumental figure for Orlando Pirates this past season.
He had been linked with a move to clubs in France and Belgium in recent weeks.
The defensive midfielder was born in Mabvuku, Zimbabwe. He started playing football in his home country.
At the age of 16, he devoted himself fully to football until he joined the South African club FC Cape Town.
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by FSL News | 10 Jun, 2019 | African News
Former Nigeria defender, Joseph Yobo, believes Super Eagles will impress during this month’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
Gernot Rohr’s side will be making a return to the biennial tournament since Yobo captained them to their third title in 2013, having missed the 2015 and 2017 editions.
“I’ve played with a squad full of talented and established players, yet we finished third on three occasions [2002, 2004 and 2006],” Yobo told Sun Nigeria.
He added, “In 2013 we had an inexperienced squad, but we ended up as champions. Kudos to our late coach Stephen Keshi for such a brave move.
“Nigeria is a massive country. Football easily generates different opinions among the populace, because we all love the game.”
Nigeria three-time champions will compete against Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi in Group B at the Nations Cup.
They’ll open their Afcon campaign against Burundi on 22 June at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria.
The former Eagles skipper in hoping experienced midfielder Mikel Obi will help the younger players.
Nigeria’s 23-man squad:
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Katsina United); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa)
Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Torino, Italy); Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor, Turkey); Chidozie Awaziem (Rizespor, Turkey); William Ekong (Udinese, Italy); Leon Balogun (Brighton, England); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany)
Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Middlesbrough, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Stoke City, England); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia); Victor Osimhen (Royal Charleroi, Belgium); Moses Simon (Levante, Spain); Henry Onyekuru (Galatasaray SK, Turkey); Odion Ighalo (Shanghai Shenhua, China); Alexander Iwobi (Arsenal, England); Samuel Kalu (Girondins Bordeaux, France); Paul Onuachu (FC Midtjylland, Denmark); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal, Spain)
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