by FSL News | 15 Apr, 2019 | African News
Egyptian side Zamalek are through to this year’s Caf Confederation Cup semis after beating Hassania Agadir 1-0 in their quarterfinal second-leg match in Egypt on Sunday.
The Egyptian Army Stadium hosted the contest, and the victory means Zamalek advance to the semifinals where they will face the winner between Tunisian side Etoile du Sahel and Sudanese outfit Al Hilal Omdurman.
Moroccan outfit Hassania failed to capitalize when they hosted Zamalek last week as they played out a goalless draw in Morocco.
Ibrahim Hassan 49th minute goal was enough for the White Knights.
Elsewhere, former holders CS Sfaxien of Tunisia also through after eliminating Nkana FC of Zambia 3-2 on aggregate following a 2-0 victory on Sunday to book a semifinal place.
Zamalek (0) 1 (Hassan 49′) Zamalek won 1-0 on aggregate.
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by FSL News | 15 Apr, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone midfielder John Kamara has admitted to a bitter-sweet experience after his Keshla side suffered another 2-1 defeat to FK Gabala on Sunday in the Azerbaijan top-flight.
Kamara, who joined the Topez Premier League side in January scored his first goal in the 76th minute against Gabala at their Inter Arena.
James Adeniyi and Davit Volkovi had scored for the visitors in the 46th and 56th minute respectively before Kamara pulls one back but was too late for a comeback.
The two-time Azerbaijan Premier League title holders have been struggling this season.
They are first from bottom in the race for survival.
“I was happy to score my first goal since joining the club. Although, the goal was not enough,” Kamara told Football Sierra Leone.
“Obviously, scoring was nice but, the defeat was difficult. It has been very difficult for us this season.”
The former Riga FC midfielder agreed that they are going through a very tough season.
“We are all working very hard but, things have not been going on well,” Kamara admitted. It has been a very frustrating time for everyone at the club.”
Their next Topaz Premier League outing is away to Qarabag Agdam FK on Thursday at the Azersun Arena.
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by FSL News | 14 Apr, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Denmark: Contrary to the previous matches, where they twice played draw against Hobro IK and Randers FC, this goal was decisive on Saturday against Aalborg BK. Photo Credit: Claus Bjørn Larsen/Ritzau Scanpix
Vendsyssel beat Aalborg 1-0, and for the third game in a row, Alhaji Kamara showed his ability to score goals.
His goal means Vendsyssel secured their first victory in the tussle to stay at the Danish Superliga next season.
Last Saturday afternoon showdown in the Superliga’s relegation Group 2 against Randers FC, Kamara’s goal was also crucial for Vendsyssel.
The match ended 1-1 after goals from Alhaji Kamara in 32 minutes and from Randers’ Kevin Conboy 40 minutes.
England:
In the English League One, Amadou Bakayoko scored in their 5-4 victory against Sunderland.
His seventh of the season as Coventry put a damper in Sunderland’s hopes of securing automatic promotion from League One.
MLS: Kei Kamara scored again in their defeat to DC United, who triumphed 3-2 against the Colorado Rapids, boosting their records to 9 undefeated games against their opponents at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
by FSL News | 13 Apr, 2019 | Players Abroad News
In-form Abu Bakarr Kargbo continues to headline for Berliner AK 07 as he scored the winner in a crucial match on Friday away to FSV Optik Rathenow (0-1). Photo Credit: Mehmet Dedeoglu “Dedepress”.
The goal takes his tally to 14 of the season in all competitions as they strengthened their grip in the race for promotion.
Kargbo, 26, scored with a clinical header just before the break. In the second half, the home team was unable to rescue anything from the game.
“I’m happy for the team and most especially everyone one at the club appreciating my efforts,” Kargbo to Football Sierra Leone.
“We are hoping to keep winning because it is still a long way to go with five games remaining.”
With five games to go, the next two is crucial starting with a home game against FSV Wacker 90 before travelling to Hertha Berlin II April 20 and 28 respectively.
The German Regionalliga Nordost Top Scorers list
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by FSL News | 13 Apr, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sitting first from the bottom with only five wins in 30 matches, the possibility of relegation is on the increase for Sullay Kaikai’s Dutch side.
Nac Breda came from behind against FC Emmen on Friday at home to secure a point instead of maximum points as they struggled to keep their place next season.
With only four games to go, Nac must win all their remaining matches to keep any hopes of staying at the Eredivisie next season.
The club first from the bottom at the end of the season will be automatically relegated to the second level of the Dutch league system.
Kaikai joined the Dutch club in January 2019 on a permanent transfer making his Eredivisie debut against ADO Den Haag in a 1-1 draw subbed on as a 65th-minute substitute for Giovanni Korte.
A dismal start to the season warranted the outfit to pursue the Crystal Palace attacking talent to revive their hopes of staying up.
However, the winger has only appeared in five games with 182 minutes played since his move and still without a Nac Breda goal.
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by FSL News | 12 Apr, 2019 | African News
The full draw of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals was completed in the shadow of the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo on Friday, with 24 teams set for action.
Hosts Egypt placed in Group A alongside DR Congo, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Egypt will open the tournament against Zimbabwe.
Defending champions Cameroon will take on Ghana, Benin and Guinea-Bissau in Group F.
The 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off on June 21 and, for the first time in afcon history, 24 teams will be taking part.
The top two teams from each group will go into the last 16, with the four best third-placed teams also progressing.
The six venues were named in February across five cities for the new 24 teams tournament to be played between 21 June – 19 July.
The full list of stadiums are Cairo International Stadium, Air Force Stadium, Port Said Stadium, Ismailia Stadium, Suez Sports Stadium and, the Alexandra Stadium.
The Confederation of African Football announced Egypt as host early January after Cameroon were stripped of hosting rights due to delays over their preparations for the tournament.
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