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Kamara delighted after Horoya Ligue 1 Pro debut

by FSL News | 12 Dec, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone International first-choice keeper Mohamed Kamara was delighted after his Horoya AC Guinea Ligue 1 Pro debut in a 2-0 win over ASM Sangarédi on Sunday.

Kamara, who joined the club on a two-year deal in May 2022, has been patiently waiting to get his chance to showcase his talent in front of Horoya’s fans.

“As always, it is never easy for a coach to change a winning team, but I was pleased to have finally made my League debut for the club,” a delighted Kamara told FSL news.

“I was happy with my performance in front of the eager fans as they’ve been eagerly waiting to watch me play for their club.

I was pleased we won against a difficult side, and hopefully, I will continue to help the team to get more wins.”

Since joining the club, Kamara made his first two appearances for Horoya in the first edition of the West Africa Champions Cup played at the Yorokoguia sports complex in August.

Kamara, 23, was in the Horoya AC side that defeated Djoliba AC 2-1 in the opener of the West Africa Champion’s Cup back on August 21.

The Sierra Leonean sensation of the 2021 African Cup of Nation joined Horoya Athletic Club on a two-year deal in May 2022.

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⏱➤ Début du match au stade du 28 septembre⚡️#Ligue1Guicopres #HACASM #J8 pic.twitter.com/GIuQTRhwRT

— Horoya Athlétic Club (@HACofficiel) December 11, 2022

Sierra Leone International first-choice keeper Mohamed Kamara was delighted after his @HACofficiel Ligue 1 Pro debut in a 2-0 win over ASM Sangarédi on Sunday.

Kamara joined the club on a two-year deal in May 2022. #SaloneTwitter #SierraLeone #AfricanFootball #AfricanTwitter pic.twitter.com/p8pyocVqTD

— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) December 12, 2022

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Rangers, Republicans share spoils as Lions humble Lamboi

by FSL News | 11 Dec, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Defending champions Bo Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw by newly promoted side Real Republicans on Friday at the Bo Stadium.

A bright start for Real Republicans – the Soccer Ambassadors after their long absence in the top flight.

Real Republicans were up for a difficult task away from home. Both sides failed to score in the opening 45 minutes despite the few chances created.

Late In the second half, the visitors opened their account through Ibrahim Sorie Conteh’s 88-minute goal. Substitute Fleance Kamara draws parity for the reigning champions.

Rangers Lamin Kargbo was named Man of the Match in friday’s opener against Republicans.

Elsewhere, East End Lions kickstart their campaign with a 3-1 win over newly promoted side Lamboi FC of Lungi Town.

The Killers were brilliant as they recorded two quick goals in the opening 10 minutes from new striker Sulaiman S. Kargbo and left-back Mohamed A.K Koroma, aka Ajay.

Centre-back Abdul Razack Conteh accounted for their third in the 49th minute before a consolation from Lamboi FC Skipper Basiru Olu Koroma, who scored from a rebound of Striker Sheka Noah Kamara’s missed penalty in the 55 minutes.

History

It’s worth mentioning that Lamboi FC’s Skipper Basiru Olu Koroma scored the club’s first-ever goal in the history of the Sierra Leone Premier League. However, not enough for a comeback as the league’s debutant struggled to match the prowess of the Killers.

After a glittering display, Lions Left Back Mohamed A.K. Koroma was named Man of the Match by match-day technical observers.

FC Kallon played a 2-2 draw against Bai Bureh Warriors in Portloko as Central Parade defeated East End Tigers in Magburaka on Saturday.

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Morocco make World Cup history after beating Portugal

by FSL News | 11 Dec, 2022 | African News, Football Africa

Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final after beating Portugal 1-0 at Al Thumama Stadium, Doha on Saturday.

The previous three African sides to reach a quarter-final were eliminated – Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010.

It was a strong start for Morocco, scoring just before half-time when Youssef En-Nesyri beat the Portuguese keeper to a cross to head home.

Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who had started the game on the bench, was brought on early in the second half as Portugal searched for an equalise.

But despite coming under sustained pressure for large parts of the second half, the Atlas Lions held firm and had a chance in injury time to score a second.

Morocco forward Walid Cheddira was given two yellow cards in seconds, forcing his side to see the game to the final minutes with ten men.

@EnMaroc first from Africa to reach the @FIFAWorldCup semis #BravoContinentAfrica #AfricanTwitter #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/BhLgxC0Te1
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) December 10, 2022

Morocco will face France in the last four on Wednesday at the Al Bayt Stadium for a place in the final.

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Morocco beat Spain to reach World Cup quarter-finals

by FSL News | 6 Dec, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Morocco’s Atlas Lions progressed to their first-ever World Cup quarterfinals after beating Spain in a thrilling World Cup last 16 match that ended 0-0 after 120 minutes (Morocco won 3-0 on Penalties) on Tuesday.

The North Africans have reached the quarterfinals for the first time in their history after key keeper hero Yassine Bounou’s brilliance. They became the fourth African side to reach this stage.

Impressive coach Walid Regragui who was appointed in August, has guided Morocco to the World Cup quarterfinals after only three months in charge.

Spain’s substitute Sarabia struck the post with his first penalty before Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets were denied by Sevilla goalkeeper Bono in the photo.

As for Morocco, Sabiri, Ziyech, and Hakimi converted as Benoun saw Morocco’s third spot kick saved by Unai Simon.

It is a major disappointment for Luis Enrique’s men, who dominated possession and territory and had numerous chances to score but failed to break the Moroccans down.

What a moment for Atlas Lions who have just defeated Spain 3-0 on penalties after 120 minutes to become the fourth African country to reach the quarter-final of the World Cup after Cameroon, Senegal, and Ghana. Congratulations @EnMaroc pic.twitter.com/RoPes9sgcn

— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) December 6, 2022

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Dates for 2022/23 League season confirmed

by FSL News | 5 Dec, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Dates have been confirmed for the 2022/23 Sierra Leone Premier League season.

The Premier League Board have announced December 9, 2022, as the new date for the season to commence.

With three newly promoted clubs to kick off their campaign this weekend according to the dates announced, Real Republicans are to open their season with an away trip to reigning champions Bo Rangers on Friday.

On Saturday, Lamboi FC will host East End Lions at the Lungi playing field and Kamboi Eagles to host Luawa FC at the Kenema artificial turf on Sunday.

Officials of the Premier Board have confirmed they will hold talks with clubs on Tuesday to settle preliminary issues ahead of Kickoff.

The first round of fixtures will run up to Sunday, March 19, 2023, with 153 games to be played over this period.

Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone Football Association have confirmed a receipt of government help through the Minister of Sports, Ibrahim Nyelenkeh.

The SLFA say they have received a pay-in-slip of Le 2,461,300 (new) as part of payment deposited into the Premier League Board account out of the Le 3,212,000 (new) of the approved government support towards the 2022/23 league season.

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Ghana bow out of World Cup after defeat to Uruguay

by FSL News | 2 Dec, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Ghana Black Stars are out of this year’s World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Uruguay at the Al Janoub Stadium on Friday.

Thanks to a brace from Giorgian De Arrascaeta in quick succession in the first half, 35-year-old Luis Suarez has a hand in both goals.

Ghana should have taken the lead, but like Gyan in 2010, Andre Ayew again failed to convert and it proved extremely costly.

Uruguay star man Luis Suarez finished the match on the bench in tears as the news came in of South Korea’s last-gasp victory over Portugal, which meant the Asian side had moved above the Uruguayans into second place in Group H on goals scored.

Veteran striker Suarez had been at the centre of the pre-match build-up because of his infamous handball in the 2010 quarter-finals, which helped eliminate Ghana.

He was booed anytime he touches the ball by the Ghana fans. He was also leading the protests when Ghana was awarded a penalty in the 19th minute.

Ghana’s woes from the penalty spot in the World Cup are a trend. It became the first nation to ever miss multiple penalties against a single opponent and has now converted just three of six World Cup penalty kicks all time. Among teams with at least five attempted penalties in the tournament, only Poland (two goals on five attempts) has the worst conversion rate.