by FSL News | 25 Mar, 2019 | African News
DR Congo secured qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Liberia 1-0 at Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa on Sunday.
As a result, the Leopards leapfrogged the Lone Stars in Group G standings thanks to Cedric Bakambu’s only goal.
DR Congo, who before the tie was a point behind Liberia completed their qualifying campaign with nine points from six games, two points behind leaders Zimbabwe.
The home team enjoyed more possessions controlled the tempo of the game, though they lacked the energy and pace in the final third to really trouble Liberia’s defence.
The visitors had the best chance of the first half in the 36th minute, with a corner kick allowing Terrence Tisdell to send an effort on target, but it wasn’t enough to get the better of goalkeeper Ley Matampi.
The game was evenly balanced at half time, but the Leopards turned it in their favour seven minutes after the restart with Tresor Mputu providing a fine pass to set up Cedric Bakambu, who coolly finished past Ashley Williams to put the hosts 1-0 up.
Liberia looked for a way back into the game, which included sending on Newcastle United midfielder Mohammed Sangare for his international debut, but they were stymied by the resilient home side.
It was nonetheless a tense finish to the match, as the away side only need a goal for a draw but they were unable to find any.
AFCON 2019 Qualified Teams
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by FSL News | 24 Mar, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Striker Abu Bakarr Kargbo scored a brilliant goal to secure victory for Berliner AK 07 against VSG Altglienick on Sunday.
The goal was in 12th of the season in 21 appearances as they extended their unbeaten run to six games.
The home side showed their intentions from the start but was the visitors who open the scoring seven minutes to half time.
Benjamin Förster scored the opener for the visitors in the 38th but, with goals from captain Tunay Deniz and Sierra Leone native Kargbo, it was a back to back victory for them in their Regionalliga.
The Berlin Athletics Club 07 has been on the successful path with 54 points seven points adrift from league leaders Chemnitzer FC, who have played a game less.
Kargbo’s Berliner next outing is away to FSV Budissa Bautzen next Sunday in the race for promotion.
REGIONALLIGA NORTHEAST MATCHDAY 26TH BERLINER AK 07 VS. VSG ALTGLIENICKE
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by FSL News | 24 Mar, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
East End Lions goalkeeper Mohamed Nbalie Kamara says he was pleased with the return of domestic action.
This is the first edition of National League since 2014 and, the home-based talent has played in every game for the East End giants club this season.
Lions sit fourth position five points adrift of league leaders FC Kallon in the hunt for the championship.
The former FC Johansen shot-stopper, who was in goal for Sierra Leone against Liberia in last year’s friendly, is expected to face East End Tigers today at the Siaka Steven Stadium.
“I was pleased with the return of domestic football. It has been good so far,” Kamara passionately told Football Sierra Leone.
Kamara, 19, who started his playing career with local club Eze FC a non-division is enjoying his time with the East End giant club.
“I’m focused and enjoying regular football again. I hope it continues.”
“I thanked God to be able to play regular national football I think every home-based players will do. Because of every footballer the more games you play, the more confidence you gain with more experience,” the former U20 keeper explained.
Kamara was part of the FC Johansen side that won the 2016 Sierra Leone Football Association FA Cup trophy after seeing off their arch-rivals Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces FC (RSLAF) by a lone goal at the Wusum Stadium, Makeni City.
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by FSL News | 23 Mar, 2019 | African News
Burundi have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt for the first time in their history after a 1-1 draw on Saturday at home to Gabon.
Cedric Amissi scored Burundi’s only goal in the 76th as they sealed their place at Egypt 2019.
Arsenal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Gabon was to win if they were to qualify.
Stubborn Burundi defensively worked well, before taking the lead in the 77th minute when Cedric Amissi found the net, a goal that initially had them going top.
An own goal from Omar Ngando soon after ensured a nervy finish, but Burundi held firm to claim a historic point.
Burundi qualified alongside group C winners Mali for the tournament, which will be played in June and July this year.
The 32nd edition2019 Africa Cup of Nations will feature 24 teams rather than 16 for the first time.
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by FSL News | 23 Mar, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
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The Director of Competitions at the Sierra Leone Football Association, Sorie Ibrahim Sesay, has disclosed that the country has registered for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
This comes after an engagement form was sent to all FIFA Member Associations including Sierra Leone to register for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup.
Sesay further disclosed that the completed form, has been sent to football’s world governing body, who in return confirmed Sierra Leone’s registration pending a decision on the suspension.
“It is our obligation to register Sierra Leone for any international tournament despite the suspension by FIFA,” Sesay told Football Sierra Leone correspondent.
“We are hopeful that the current suspension is lifted before the draw in two months’ time”, Sorie added.
Fifa suspended Sierra Leone last October from international football because of alleged government interference in the running of the country’s football association.
As a reminder, the suspension was due to the country’s anti-corruption commission (ACC) setting aside the FA President Isha Johansen and secretary general Christopher Kamara.
The ACC reiterated that under Sierra Leone law, both Isha Johansen and Christopher Kamara must vacate their posts until their case on corruption-related charges concludes. Both denied any wrongdoing.
In October last year, FIFA maintained that Sierra Leone will remain suspended until the alleged corruption trial against Isha Johansen and Chris Kamara concluded.
“The entire suspension hinges on the court matter. If the case is concluded today, we will inform FIFA and they will determine our fate, no matter the outcome of the court’s ruling”.
“The ACC case has dragged in court for too long and, that has been a problem to us as an association because we have been thrown out of most of the competitions we had engaged in including the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers”.
“We are appealing to the Judiciary to fast track and quickly conclude the matter so that Sierra Leone will not miss out on the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers as well as the 2021 Nations Cup Qualifying series”.
Sesay noted that the World Cup draw takes place in June but, Sierra Leone will not be included in the process if its suspension is not lifted in time.
by FSL News | 22 Mar, 2019 | International, National Sport News Sierra Leone
The winner of the 2019 Sierra Leone Premier League will walk away with an all-new trophy plus 150,000,000 million Leones in cash.
Board Chairman Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai confirmed the news on Friday during the unveiling ceremony at the National Stadium.
The winners’ grand trophy, runners-up trophy, medals, best player and golden boot accolades were displayed in front of the press and other dignitaries.
This is the first edition of domestic football since 2014. The government of Sierra Leone re-energized the most followed sports in the country after a mouth-watering and record-breaking cash injection.
The country’s Premier League Board received approximately about $250,000 to ensure football is played good-naturedly.
Each of the thirteen teams presently competing for the title received a cash boost of 50 million Leones prior to the kickoff with an additional sum expected for the second phase.
“The Champions will be awarded the Gold trophy, gold medals with the sum of one and fifty million Leones (Le 150,000,000).”
“The runner-up will also receive a cash prize, a Silver Trophy and Silver Medals,” the PLB published on its official Facebook page.
FC Kallon the Cavaliers presently are the league leaders’ four points ahead of Central parade and East End Tigers respectively in the race for the title.
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