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Sullay Kaikai makes Dons debut in defeat to Exeter City

by FSL News | 28 Jan, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai was handed his debut in their 2-0 defeat to Exeter City in front of the MK Dons fans at their Stadium MK on Saturday.

Kaikai, 27, who played ten games at the same level for Wycombe Wanderers before joining Dons, was named for his first start under manager Mark Jackson.

The visitors scored from the penalty spot by Jevani Brown (Exeter City), who converted with a left-footed shot to the bottom right corner.

Don’s new acquisition Sullay Kaikai came close to scoring with a right-footed shot from outside the box is close, but missed to the right, assisted by Mohamed Eisa.

Jevani Brown completed his brace with another left-footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner as they held on to win way from home.

The defeat means they remain just above the relegation zone on goal difference after one win in their last five games.

Kaikai started his career as a 15-year-old with Palace and spent nine years with the Eagles between 2010 and 2019, where he played 11 first-team matches, scoring once, had joined the club until the end of the season.

@SullayKaikai makes @MKDonsFC @SkyBetLeagueOne debut at home against @OfficialECFC #MKDons #ECFC #SaloneTwitter #AfricanTwitter pic.twitter.com/rdaSmVgnBc

— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) January 28, 2023

#MKDons have completed the signing of Sullay Kaikai on a deal until the end of the season, following the winger's departure from Wycombe Wanderers ✍️

Full story 👉 https://t.co/kjNCRBwJ6B #DonDeal pic.twitter.com/BqSL6K3Lxw

— Milton Keynes Dons (@MKDonsFC) January 26, 2023

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Algeria beat Côte d’Ivoire to reach CHAN semi-finals

by FSL News | 27 Jan, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Hosts Algeria defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 to clinch the first semi-final spot at Stade de Nelson Mandela on Friday.

The North African nation squeezed into the seventh edition of the African Nations Championship semis through Ayem Mahious’s spot-kick. A late Aimen Mahious penalty gives Algeria the victory in the first quarter-final of the day.

As a result, Algeria will wait on the winner between Niger and Ghana to determine their semi-final opponent, set to take place at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran on Tuesday.

In the second quarter-final, Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara was perfect from 12 yards to guide his side to a 1-0 victory over neighbours Mauritania in a highly contested TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-final tie in Annaba on Friday.

The 19-year-old was precise as he guided his penalty past Mauritanian goalkeeper Namori Diaw in fine fashion in the 34th minute after defender Beibou pulled Moussa Ndiaye in the box as both sets of players waited for a corner kick.

Senegal held on to register a victory and book a slot in the last four of the TotalEnergies CHAN 2022 edition in Algeria. They will now face the winner between debutants Madagascar and Mozambique.

🇩🇿 ➡️ FINAL 4️⃣

The hosts are the first #TotalEnergiesCHAN2022 semifinalists 🔥@LesVerts pic.twitter.com/qnQy0OYXDJ

— MARHABA (@CAF_Online) January 27, 2023

Atmosphère incroyable dans les vestiaires du Sénégal 🇸🇳🕺#TotalEnergiesCHAN2022

📹: @Fsfofficielle pic.twitter.com/KdLSvggQ0O

— MARHABA (@caf_online_FR) January 27, 2023

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Standings

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Conde speaks ahead of Mozambique, Madagascar cracker

by FSL News | 27 Jan, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde is optimistic ahead of their Total Energies African Nations Championship quarter-final match against Madagascar on Saturday.

Kick-off at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium will be at 17H00 local time.

Chiquinho Conde, 57, who was appointed a year ago, guided the Mambas to their first-ever CHAN quarter-final in a senior CAF competition after finishing second in a tough group A ahead of Libya and Ethiopia.

“This is our second CHAN tournament. Our first was in 2014 in South Africa, where we finished with zero points. We are here in Algeria now and have made history by making it into the quarter-finals with four points.

The task is not complete yet – because we are re-writing the history books of Mozambiquan football and want to continue doing well,” the outspoken Conde told the CAF website.

“Tomorrow is an important match for us to win, but it will not be easy. They’re favourites because they have a much better scoring record than us and are quite offensive. We have been working hard on different variations to respond to the game, so we will come prepared and do our best to make the people of Mozambique proud.” said Conde.

The winner of the tie will take on whoever comes out top in the quarter-final match between Senegal and Mauritania, set to take place this evening in Annaba.

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Standings

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Senegal thrash Sierra Leone in WAFU Women’s Cup

by FSL News | 26 Jan, 2023 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone

It was a disappointing outing for the ladies from Sierra Leone after they were again hammered 4-0 by giant Senegal in their final group match at the Marcelo Leitão to top Group B on Wednesday.

Sierra Leone’s female national team, Sierra Queens’ suffered a third straight defeat conceding nine goals in the Women’s WAFU tournament in Cape Verde.

As a result, they will be heading home after losing all three matches against the Gambia 4-1, Guinee 1-0 and 4-0 to Senegal, respectively.

In the first meeting of the day, Gambia disposed of Guinea.

Also, in Group B, Guinea departed the tournament after losing 1-0 to Gambia.

Host Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau qualified from Group A. Senegal and the Gambia from B.

All Semi-final matches are to be played on Friday, January 27, at the Marcelo Leitão stadium.

Cape Verde – Gambia at 2 pm UT
Senegal – Guinea-Bissau at 5 pm UT.

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Sullay Kaikai signs short-term MK Dons deal

by FSL News | 26 Jan, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Fellow English League One side MK Dons have confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai until the end of the season following his departure from rivals Wycombe Wanderers.

Kaikai, 27, played ten games this season for the Chairboys, who he joined in 2021.

He is the fourth Dons new arrival since the appointment of Mark Jackson as head coach, following Jonathan Leko, Max Dean and Paris Maghoma.

“This is a great club with a great style of play,” Kaikai said.

“I want to get back to enjoying my football, and I’m thankful that MK Dons have allowed me to do that.”

He started his career as a 15-year-old with Palace and spent nine years with the Eagles between 2010 and 2019, where he played 11 first-team matches, scoring once.

Sullay Kaikai moved to Blackpool on a free transfer from the Dutch side NAC Breda in the summer of 2019.

The exciting winger started his career with Crystal Palace, where he made 11 appearances for the first team and won the club’s Young Player of the Year award.

While at Selhurst Park, he spent time out on loan in The EFL and had very successful stints with Shrewsbury Town and Brentford.

#MKDons have completed the signing of Sullay Kaikai on a deal until the end of the season, following the winger's departure from Wycombe Wanderers ✍️

Full story 👉 https://t.co/kjNCRBwJ6B #DonDeal pic.twitter.com/BqSL6K3Lxw
— Milton Keynes Dons (@MKDonsFC) January 26, 2023

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Mauritania, Niger seal CHAN quarter-final spots

by FSL News | 25 Jan, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Mauritania and Niger booked their places in the quarterfinals at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria on Tuesday.

Mamadou Sy’s early second-half strike proved pivotal as Mauritania secured a historical last-eight spot after defeating Mali 1-0 at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran on Tuesday.

The Lions of Chinguetti advanced as Group D leaders on four points, followed by Angola on two as Mali returned home with a single point.

In Group E, Niger stunned 2020 host Cameroon as they booked a quarter-finals spot after a 1-0 triumph at the Stade Olympique d’Oran on Tuesday.

Soumaila Badamassi was the hero for the Menas in their final Group E clash at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in the Algerian city of Oran.

As a result, Cameroon and Mali were dumped out of the tournament for African Stars as the group phase in Algeria came to a shock-riddled climax.

Two-time runners-up Mali needed only a score draw against Mauritania to top Group D but lost 1-0, with Mamadou Sy scoring the 53rd-minute goal that took his country to the next stage of the competition.

2020 host Cameroon needed only one point to finish first in Group E but fell 1-0 to Niger, who snatched the top spot.

Mauritania locks horns with Senegal at the Stade du 19 Mai 1956 on Friday, while Niger takes on the Black Stars of Ghana in the quarter-final on Saturday at the Miloud Hadefi stadium in Oran.

📹 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇲🇷 1-0 🇲🇱

Mamadou Sy’s header earns Mauritania a historic victory and a place in the #TotalEnergiesCHAN2022 quarter-finals 💫 @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/3EGhcepNPD
— MARHABA (@CAF_Online) January 24, 2023

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Standings

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