by FSL News | 5 Sep, 2017 | African News
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah scored the winner against Uganda in their fourth Group E, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match to helped his country to a 1-0 on Tuesday at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
There were enormous celebrations at the end among Egyptians, who have not been to the World Cup since 1990 despite winning five African titles since.
Egypt now ahead of the brave Ugandans by two points after four qualifying matches.
The North Africans have nine points, Uganda seven, while Ghana – who have appeared at the last three World Cups – lie in third with five points after thumping Congo 5-1 in Brazzaville.
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by FSL News | 5 Sep, 2017 | African News, Sport News
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey scored a hat-trick and Richmond Boakye netted twice as Ghana defeated Congo-Brazzaville 5-1 to revive their faint Russia 2018 World Cup qualification hopes alive in Brazzaville on Tuesday.
Lloyd Ayet scored the consolation goal for Congo, but the defeat eliminates them from the race to Russia with two games to play.
The win also was the Black Stars’ first in the group – and takes them up to five points, two behind group leaders Uganda and one behind Egypt ahead of the two sides’ meeting in Alexandria on Tuesday evening.
It was a much-improved display from Kwesi Appiah’s side following their 1-1 stalemate with the Red Devils in Kumasi on Friday.
The Red Devils have just one point from four games and can no longer qualify for Russia 2018.
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by FSL News | 4 Sep, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone youngster Abu Bakarr Suma (Pictured), scored his second of the season for his Swedish third-tier club Assyriska FF.
His goal paved the way to a 4-1 win over IFK Luleå at the Skogsvallenon stadium Sunday.
Suma was among the star players following his brilliant goal in the 19th minute before Luleå’s Ghanaian Tetteh Komey level things up 15th minutes later.
However, with three more goals from S. Holmqvist, D. Stensson and L. Reuterswärd in the 48th, 68th and 80th minutes respectively sealed the all-important three points for the visitors.
“Suma was magnificent, like the rest of his teammates,” said Assyriska coach Erik. “He opened the game up for us with his second of the seasons.”
The 22-year-old defensive Midfielder, who signed for Assyriska FF in July told footballsierraleone.net, “It feels good and I’m happy to help the team.
“It’s is not easy to play a defensive midfielder role and helping the team with goals. I’m pleased with my work rate.”
Suma has played four games and scored twice since joining from IK Frej where he made over fifteen appearances in all competition between 2016-2017 seasons.
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by FSL News | 3 Sep, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Kei Kamara scored his first career hat trick to help the New England Revolution beat Orlando City 4-0 on Saturday night.
He becomes the 12th Member of MLS’ Triple-Digit Club.
“I’m 33. I think it just came at the right time,” Kamara told clubs website with a smile as he held his young daughter Kierin in his arms during his postgame press conference. “There have to be a few threes in your age before you can get that.”
The veteran striker added, “It was one of those days I just felt good from warm-ups,” Kamara said. “Every ball was going into the back of the net. I was like, ‘Wow, this just feels like a special day today.”
New England Revolution’s Kei Kamara (23) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half of an MLS soccer game against Orlando City SC in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Kamara gave the Revolution the lead in the 26th minute with a leaping right-footed stab from close range to finish Scott Caldwell’s cross.
He registered his second in the 75th minute after a give-and-go with Lee Nguyen before completing his hattrick by finishing a breakaway in the 89th.
It was Kamara’s 11th goal of the season and the 100th goal of his MLS career.
Teal Bunbury capped the scoring for the Revs in the second minute of second-half stoppage time.
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by FSL News | 3 Sep, 2017 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone-born striker Christian Moses was on target again in the Danish second-tier for Vendsyssel FF in their 2-0 win over FC Roskilde on Saturday at the Roskilde stadium.
(Photo credit Torben Hansen: Christian Moses is in great shape) The victory means Vendsyssel FF continued in second place in the NordicBet League after seven games securing 14 points and two points adrift of league leaders Vejle.
On 50th minutes, Yao Dieudonne, who is an Ivorian footballer making his debut opened the scoring for the away team after a goalless first 45 minutes.
Christian Moses then made it 2-0 in extra time in a particularly entertaining game that offered plenty of chances.
Moses scored from a Lucas Jensen pass to registered his third of the season from seven matches in all competition.
“I’m happy with our start of the season. We have changed 15 out of 22 players in the squad, and at the same time the average age has gone from being around 30 to 23 years, so we’ve cut seven years down, says head coach Erik Rasmussen.
He added: “So after all, I’m happy we’re standing in second position with 14 points for seven matches, it’s amazing and I’m really proud of the team.”
Vendsyssel next league outing will see them host Brabrand IF on Wednesday, September 6 at home.
Match facts:
NordicBet League FC Roskilde – Vendsyssel 0-2
50′ 0-1 Yao Dieudonne
90′ 0-2 Christian Moses
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by FSL News | 2 Sep, 2017 | African News
The Super Eagles of Nigeria made it three wins from three in their qualifying race as they edged closer towards 2018 World Cup, with a 4-0 win over Cameroon on Friday, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Odion Ighalo had scored the first goal, in the 29th-minute before skipper Mikel Obi scored the Eagles second goal in the 41st minute as he converted the goal from a corner kick played by Victor Moses.
Chelsea’s winger Victor Moses scored the home side third goal in the 55th minute.
Kelechi Iheanacho completed the whitewash, by scoring the fourth goal in the 76th minute.
The big victory means, Nigeria top Group B with nine points, while Cameroon have just two points from three matches.
Earlier on Friday, Ghana managed to score in the 85th minute to earn a 1-1 draw against visiting Congo in Group E.
2018 World Cup qualifiers for Africa (rounds 3 and 4)
Thursday:
Uganda 1-0 Egypt (Grp E) Cameroon v Nigeria (Grp B)
Guinea 3-2 Libya (Grp A) Libya v Guinea (Grp A in Tunisia)
Friday:
Ghana 1-1 Congo (Grp E)
Nigeria 4-0 Cameroon (Grp B)
Cape Verde 2-1 South Africa (Grp D)
Morocco 6-0Mali (Grp C)
Tunisia 2-1 DR Congo (Grp A)
Saturday:
Egypt v Uganda (Grp E)
Zambia v Algeria (Grp B)
Gabon v Ivory Coast (Grp C)
Senegal v Burkina Faso (Grp D)
Monday:
Cameroon v Nigeria (Grp B)
Libya v Guinea (Grp A in Tunisia)
Tuesday:
Congo v Ghana (Grp E)
South Africa v Cape Verde (Grp D)
Ivory Coast v Gabon (Grp C)
DR Congo v Tunisia (Grp A)
Burkina Faso v Senegal (Grp D)
Egypt v Uganda (Grp E)
Mali v Morocco (Grp C)
Algeria v Zambia (Grp B)
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