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Egypt favourites to reach U23 next stage

by FSL News | 26 Oct, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Following a goalless draw at the Somhlolo National Stadium, a Multi-purpose stadium in Lobamba, Eswatini, Egypt Olympic team U23 will be the favourite to reach the final qualifying stage.

The young Pharaohs were held to a 0-0 draw away to Eswatini in the first leg of the U23 African Cup of Nations qualifying second round as Brazilian coach Rogerio Micale kicked off his tenure with the young Pharaohs.

Nevertheless, Eswatini, on paper fully aware they will face a difficult task at the Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, 30 October, in the second leg of their U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Should Egypt advance, they will face either Zambia or Sierra Leone in the final round for a place in Morocco in 2023.

Egypt hosted and won the previous Nations Cup edition in 2019.

The top three teams of the Nations Cup will directly qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Emmanuel Samadia out of Zambia clash in Lusaka

by FSL News | 24 Oct, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Return Leg – Zambia Vs Sierra Leone -Heroes Stadium Saturday, 29 October

Hapoel Rishon Lezion winger, Emmanuel Samadia will not be part of the Sierra Leone U23 trip to Lusaka Zambia.

The Israeli second-tier side has lost their last two games as they are desperate to win their next match on Friday when they take on Hapoel Petah Tikva FC away from home.

Samadia has been a pivotal figure for Hapoel Rishon Lezion since joining the club. As a result, the club need his contribution.

Coach Amidu Karim’s side bid for a place in the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations next year in Morocco but must overcome their Chipolopolo counterparts at the Heroes Stadium in the second leg tie.

Samadia, 21, will be a big miss for Sierra Leone after a decent first-leg performance from the Israel-based midfielder in Liberia in the 1-1 draw at the SDK last Saturday.

Nonetheless, coach Karim is confident of a positive result in the decider. However, the four other foreign-based who will be available are Mbabane Swallows’ midfielder Mohamed Kabia, Troyes U19 striker Moses Turay and Italy-based right-back Demba Kamara and Columbus Crew attacker Jay Tee Kamara.

Over two legs, the aggregate winner will face either Egypt or Eswatini in the final qualifying round.

The U23 AFCON tournament will serve as a ticket for the U23 Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Augustus Kargbo nets in Crotone’s win over Neapolis

by FSL News | 24 Oct, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

The Sierra Leone International scored his second of the season and assist for their fourth in their 4-2 win over Turris Neapolis in Serie C on Sunday.

Sierra Leone winger Augustus Kargbo scored in FC Crotone‘s 4-2 triumph over Turris Neapolis in Serie C on Sunday.

Riccardo Maniero put the home side ahead in the opening 13-minutes before Kargbo, 23, drew parity for the visitors in the 30th-minutes.

Crotone went ahead in the 32nd minute through Guido Gomez as they held their lead into the second half.

Seven minutes into the restart, Alessio Tribuzzi scored the third for Crotone in the 52nd minute.

The home does not lie down – they rallied a second in the 72nd minute as Riccardo Maniero completed his brace to make it 3-2. But the visitors ensured a two-goal gap when Cosimo Chirico scored after receiving a pass from the Sierra Leone International Kargbo.

As a result, they sit second behind Catanzaro in their Group C Lega pro table with 25 points from ten games thus far.

Their next outing is against Picerno on the 30th as they chase promotion back to Serie B.

🏁🔚Triplice fischio al 🏟 Liguori#TurrisCrotone 2️⃣-4️⃣#WeAreSharks
🦈🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/hKsluCoYiX

— FC Crotone (@FcCrotoneOff) October 23, 2022

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Coach Amidu Karim stays optimistic despite first-leg draw

by FSL News | 23 Oct, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone U23 head coach Amidu Karim says he is confident of a positive result in the decider between Sierra Leone and Young Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Heroes Stadium next weekend.

Zambia’s last-gasp equaliser secured a vital 1-1 draw with the Sierra Leone U23 side in the first leg of the Africa U-23 Cup of Nation qualifier at the SDK Stadium in Liberia on Saturday.

Alie Conteh put the home side in front in the 59th minute from the penalty spot, but the visitors rallied to grab their equaliser through Joshua Mutale’s spot kick in the 91st minute.

“The boys performed well in Liberia despite the draw. I’m optimistic that we will win and qualify in Zambia,” Coach Karim told FSL News.

“I am pleased with the overall performance of the team and the foreign-based players – they played well, but Emmanuel Samadia remains a doubt for the return match as the rest will be part of the squad.”

Next Saturday, the Zambians will be playing in front of their home crowd at Heroes Stadium on 29 October as both sides bid to reach the next stage of the African Cup of Nations U23 qualifiers.

The home side is searching for an unprecedented third straight U23 AFCON qualification after making group-stage exits from the 2015 and 2019 tournaments.

Over two legs, the aggregate winner will face either Egypt or Eswatini in the final qualifying round. The U23 AFCON tournament will serve as a ticket for the U23 Paris 2024 Olympics.

Return Leg – Zambia Vs Sierra Leone

Heroes Stadium Saturday, 29 October

After a 1-1 first-leg U23 meeting, the young Leone Stars of Sierra Leone will go toe to toe in the decider with young Chipolopolo of Zambia on Saturday 29th October at the Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. @FAZFootball @CAF_Media @zambianfootball #SaloneTwitter #Africanfootball pic.twitter.com/XuEL3AIcsv

— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) October 23, 2022

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Zambia secure vital U23 qualifying first leg draw

by FSL News | 22 Oct, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Return Leg – Zambia Vs Sierra Leone – Heroes Stadium Saturday, 29 October

Young Chipolopolo of Zambia secured a vital 1-1 draw with the Sierra Leone U23 side in the first leg of the Africa U-23 Cup of Nation qualifier at the SDK Stadium in Liberia on Saturday.

FC Kallon striker Alie Conteh opened the scoring in the 59th minute from the penalty spot. Sierra Leone held on until the 91st minute when the visitors grabbed their equaliser through Joshua Mutale’s spot kick.

Coach Amidu Karim named a strong side which includes five foreign-based players, but a last-gasp blunder gave the visitors a crucial away goal ahead of the second leg in Zambia.

Next Saturday, the Zambians will be playing in front of their home crowd at Heroes Stadium on 29 October as both sides bid to reach the next stage of the African Cup of Nations U23 qualifiers.

The home side will be in search of an unprecedented third straight U23 AFCON qualification after making group-stage exits from the 2015 and 2019 tournaments.

Over two legs, the aggregate winner will face either Egypt or Eswatini in the final qualifying round.

The U23 AFCON tournament will serve as a ticket for the U23 Paris 2024 Olympics.

@FAZFootball, @SLFA_sl share U23 AFCON first leg qualifying spoils after Joshua Mutale equaliser

Sierra Leone 1-1 Zambia🇿🇲 pic.twitter.com/VvAQ2tOHS2

— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) October 22, 2022

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U23: Columbus attacker Kamara starts for Sierra Leone

by FSL News | 22 Oct, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Five Foreign-based players named in Sierra Leone starining eleven
First leg of the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Kickoff at the SKD Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia is set for 4PM.

Jay Tee Kamara, the winger, who can also play as a second striker, has been named in Sierra Leone U23 AFCON qualifying for the first leg starting squad to face Zambia’s young Chipolopolo at the SDK stadium in Liberia.

Coach Amidu Karim named a strong side that includes Troyes U19 striker Moses Turay, Italy-based defender Demba Kamara, Mbabane Swallows’ new acquisition, defensive midfielder Mohamed Kabia, Hapoel Rishon leZion winger Emmanuel Samadia Emmanuel Samadia and Columbus Creww 2 attacker Jay Tee Kamara.

Sierra Leone welcomes their counterparts, young Chipolopolo, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in the race to U23 Morocco African Cup of Nations next year.

Over two legs, the aggregate winner will face either Egypt or Eswatini in the final qualifying round.

The U23 AFCON tournament will serve as a ticket for the U23 Paris 2024 Olympics.

@ColumbusCrew2 attacker Jay Tee Kamara is in line to start for the Sierra Leone U23 side against Zambia at the SDK in Liberia.#MLSNEXTPRO #SaloneTwitter #TotalEnergiesU23 @ColumbusCrew1 pic.twitter.com/DvJnekXMcv
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) October 22, 2022

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