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Chalobah pens new long-term Chelsea contract

by FSL News | 25 Nov, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah has signed a new long-term deal under Graham Potter that will keep him at Chelsea until at least 2028.

Since the arrival of Potter, the 23-year-old has become a pivotal figure for the London club featuring in 12 out of the former Brighton and Hove Albion manager’s 14 games at the helm.

Chalobah, who has made 43 appearances in total for the Blues, admitted his delight.

The defender, who has been with Chelsea since the age of nine, said: “I’m over the moon to sign this contract. It’s been an honour every time I put the shirt on. I want to give my all and do anything for this club.

“As everyone knows, I’ve been here from a young age and to continue here is every kid’s dream. Whenever I get the chance, I’ll give my all for the club and look for the future ahead.”

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said: “We’re delighted that Trevoh will be extending his stay with Chelsea.
“He has been with us since childhood and has grown into an exceptional young player.

“He’s an important part of our men’s first-team squad, and we’re excited to see what’s next for Trevoh at Chelsea.”

Sierra Leone-born @TrevohChalobah extends @ChelseaFC contract until 2028. #SaloneTwitter #AfricanTwitter #SierraLeone pic.twitter.com/NlVTVAqSuZ
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) November 25, 2022

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Ghana’s Bukari defends decision to do ‘SIUU’ celebration

by FSL News | 25 Nov, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Ghana forward Osman Bukari took to Twitter to defend his decision to do the ‘Siuu’ celebration in their Group H World Cup opening 3-2 defeat on Thursday.

The West African nation was trailing 3-1 at Stadium 974 in Doha as substitute Bukari pulled a goal back in the 83rd minute to set up a nervy ending.

While enjoying the moment, the 23-year-old decided to replicate Ronaldo’s iconic celebration.

Bukari has also been criticised on social media for doing the celebration while Ghana was behind in the match.

The Red Star Belgrade winger has responded to those critics.

I have noticed my celebration today has generated comments claiming I was disrespectful towards Ronaldo

This is incorrect. I was overcome by the emotion of the moment of scoring for my country on my World Cup debut leading to my celebration.

My upbringing doesn’t permit me

1/2 pic.twitter.com/5MWy0yaql0
— Osman Bukari (@OsmanBukari9) November 24, 2022

Ghana almost got an equaliser in the dying minutes of the match when Inaki Williams hid behind Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, but slipped as he snatched the ball off the goalkeeper.

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Morocco and Croatia play out goalless draw

by FSL News | 24 Nov, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Croatia and Morocco play out a drab goalless draw in Group F opener
2018 runners-up dominate possession but lack a cutting edge
Next up: Belgium-Morocco and Croatia-Canada on 27 November

Morocco 0-0 Croatia | Group F

Thrills, spills and goals were sadly lacking at Al Bayt Stadium as Morocco and Croatia opened their Qatar 2022 campaigns with a forgettable 0-0 draw.

Chances were in short supply throughout a tense and evenly contested match, with Yassine Bono producing the one major save of note to keep out Nikola Vlasic’s effort late in the first half.

The 2018 runners-up dominated possession, while Achraf Hakimi showed some flashes of brilliance. But when the list of Qatar 2022’s most memorable matches is drawn up, this will not figure near the top.

Belgium and Canada face off in today’s other match in this section, and you can keep up-to-date via our Qatar 2022 live blog.

Key moment

Given the scarcity of clear-cut chances, Vlasic’s effort on the stroke of half-time stood out. Ivan Perisic, who was largely subdued, did some good work in the build-up before Borna Sosa produced a fine cross. But while the on-loan Torino striker looked odds-on to score, Bono came up with a fine save to keep the scoreline blank.

Stat of the Match

By taking to the field 75 days after his 37th birthday, Luka Modric became the oldest Croatian ever to take part in a World Cup match. The Vatreni captain surpassed the record set by Drazen Ladic, who was 35 years and 191 days old – a comparative youngster – when he took the field against the Netherlands in 1998.

Player of the Match

Luka Modric

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Making their nation proud 🇲🇦

The Atlas Lions impressed in their #FIFAWorldCup2022 opener against 2018 semifinalists 🦁

Who shone brightest for Morocco? 👀

📸: @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/1UL8BPYxzn

— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 23, 2022

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Referee Salima Mukansanga makes history in Qatar

by FSL News | 23 Nov, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Rwandan referee Salma Mukansanga made history in Qatar after she became the first African woman to officiate a men’s World Cup in France 4-1 triumph over Australia in the Group D opener on Tuesday, November 22, at Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, in Qatar.

The popular Mukansaga, 34, was the fourth official assisting South Africa’s Victor Gomes, the centre referee, Zakhele Siwela and Lothian Souru Phatsoane.

Mukansanga is among three female referees selected for the first time for a men’s FIFA World Cup alongside Japanese Yamashita Yoshimi and French Stephanie Frappart.

Mukansanga made history at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations when she was appointed as the center Referee for the game involving Zimbabwe and Guinea.

“I’m excited, and this is a privilege for me. I had never dreamed to go to the men’s World Cup,” Mukansanga told FIFA.com after her appointment.

“The first time I was nominated for World Cup was in France for the 2019 Women’s World Cup, so my next target was more at the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand in 2023.

“Being appointed to the Men’s World Cup is something new, another opportunity we get. It means FIFA recognises that women are working hard, that we are providing quality refereeing and that we can deliver and reach higher, up to the top of the men’s game.”

Female referee Salima Mukansanga makes history

Images of Rwanda's Salima Mukansanga, who was the 4th referee in France's 4-1 win over Australia on Tuesday.@FIFAWorldCup in Qatar @CAF_Media pic.twitter.com/MBd6f6yCIG
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) November 23, 2022

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Mustapha Bundu ends Andorra’s goal drought

by Admin | 22 Nov, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News

Sierra Leone International Mustapha Bundu scored his first two goals for Spanish side FC Andorra in their 4-0 triumph over CD Lugo on Sunday.

Bundu, 25, on loan from Belgium club Anderlecht, has ended his goal drought with two goals in the 69th and 74th minutes as they thrashed CD Lugo.

Andorra dominated the early stages without creating any clear-cut chances. They were unable to score in the first half. However, all four goals came in the last 25minutes of the contest.

Another brace from Sinan Bakis completed their big win as they moved to eight in the league.

Their next league outing is on Monday when they travel to face UD Ibiza.

🤩 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐀 𝐁𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐔 vs CD Lugo

🏟️ En només 14 minuts, @musbundu19 va fer embogir l’Estadi Nacional: ⚽️⚽️ + 🅰️ #SomTricolors 🔵🟡🔴#Morabanc pic.twitter.com/FSvkBWPZBy

— FC Andorra (@fcandorra) November 21, 2022

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Friendly: Sierra Leone suffer another defeat

by Admin | 19 Nov, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone National A senior team lost their third friendly game in two months.

Algeria’s national B side defeated Sierra Leone 3-0 at the Fujairah Club Stadium on Saturday.

As a result, the Leone Stars have conceded ten goals in the last three friendlies after 4-0 defeats to South Africa and a 3-0 hammering to DRC Leopards in September.

Saturday’s loss to the Algeria B side is their fifth game without a win. They looked like a shadow of themselves as they fell to second-half goals from Shoaib Kdad 57th-minute, Ahmed Qandousi 71st-minute and Abdul Rahman Mezian in the 77th minute.

The friendly contest was part of Coach John Keister’s ongoing preparation for next year’s Cup of Nations qualifiers against São Tomé and Príncipe.

Images from Fujairah Stadium #Warmup #Friendly #LesVerts #LeoneStars pic.twitter.com/aH4lOLfixp
— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) November 19, 2022

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