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Algeria 2022 Nations Championship qualifying first-leg wrap-up

by FSL News | 29 Aug, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

With a 4-1 victory over Djibouti in the first leg of the last qualifying round of the 2022 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held in Algeria, Sudan have taken a serious option in the race for qualification.

At the end of the first leg scheduled from 26 to 28 August, Sudan are really the only team that have given themselves the means to make a quiet return match after a big away win (4-1).

However, Mali and DR Congo, who won on the same score of 2-1, have also made big steps towards the qualification to the 2022 TotalEnergies CHAN.

In the other matches, the many narrow scores noted allow explosive second leg matches.

In WAFU A, Senegal beat Guinea 1-0, while the match Guinea Bissau-Mauritania will take place on Monday in Nouakchott.

In WAFU B, the derby of the zone was won by Ghana 2-0 at the expense of Nigeria. The following results were recorded in the other matches, Togo-Niger: 1-0 and Côte d’Ivoire-Burkina Faso: 0-0.

In UNIFFAC, DR Congo beat Chad 2-1 in Yaoundé, with CAR beating Congo on the same score 2-1. On the other hand, Equatorial Guinea beat Cameroon 1-0.

In East Africa, in addition to Sudan’s 4-1 win over Djibouti, there was Uganda’s 1-0 victory in Tanzania and a barren draw (0-0) between Ethiopia and Rwanda.

In the southern zone, Angola won South Africa 2-0, Malawi and Mozambique drew 1-1 and Madagascar collected a precious away win 1-0 in Botswana.

In the northern zone, which will host this edition of the CHAN in Algeria, Libya and the title holders Morocco have already obtained their slot following the withdrawal of Tunisia and Egypt.

CAF | Communication Department

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Turkish Süper Lig side Karagümrük sign Steven Caulker

by FSL News | 28 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone skipper Steven Caulker has signed a two-year deal with Turkish Süper Lig side Fatih Karagümrük until the summer of 2024.

The 6ft 3 defender, who played an integral part in the Sierra Leone African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, has been handed a new adventure in the Turkish Süper Lig.

Last season, the Center-back spent the entire 2021–22 season on loan with fellow Süper Lig side Gaziantep – where he made 29 topflight appearances scoring two goals.

On Friday, former club Fenerbahce confirmed Caulker’s release on mutual consent ahead of joining his fourth Turkish professional outfit.

Fatih Karagümrük managed by Italian legend Andrea Pirlo, they are currently 13th in the standing after their opening three league matches.

The club is based in the Karagümrük neighbourhood of the Fatih district in İstanbul. They were promoted from the TFF First League in the 2019–2020 season.

Caulker started his football career as a 16 old lad at Tottenham with the youth side in 2007.

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It's official – @karagumruk_sk has signed Sierra Leone skipper Steven Caulker on a two-year deal.

Caulker has been handed a new adventure in the Turkish Super Lig. @readrovers @football_sierra #SaloneTwitter @BBCSport pic.twitter.com/Ei0KTr7lc3

— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) August 28, 2022

Mali defeat Sierra Leone to claim first-leg advantage

by FSL News | 28 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone’s CHAN Algeria 2023 Cup of Nations campaign is in peril after they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Mali at the SDK stadium in Liberia on Saturday.

Les Aigles (The Eagles) national B side scored in both halves of the game as they took a vital away victory into the second leg of the final round.

Thanks to Hamidou Sinayoko’s 23-minute opener and Ousmane Kamissoko’s 47th-minute goal as they took control of the qualifiers.

The visitors were fully aware of the task ahead as they were aggressive from the kickoff. Sierra Leone grabbed a chance of reaching the African TotalEnergies African Nations Championship after Musa Noah Kamara’s last-gasp goal in the 91st minute to make it 2-1 in the Liberian capital.

Coach Francis Zappa Koroma’s men must be on top of gear if they are to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit next Saturday in Bamako.

Stade du 26 Mars to host both nations in the return fixture on 3rd September and the aggregate winner will qualify for the African Nations Championship billed to hold in Algeria in January 2023.

@femafoot national B side with the first leg advantage after a 2-1 win over Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 at the SKD Stadium on Saturday. #CHAN2023 #FSLMedia #FSLNews #SaloneTwitter pic.twitter.com/oKuk5zjmMi
— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) August 27, 2022

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Rangers to play Kallon in Inter-clubs preparations

by FSL News | 27 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

As part of their Interclub preparations, Sierra Leone champions Bo Rangers will engage FC Kallon at the Eastern Province of Kenema District artificial turf on Sunday.

Both teams will represent Sierra Leone in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, respectively.

CAF Champions League debutant Bo Rangers won their last competitive tie convincingly 4-0 over Central Parade in May 2022. FC Kallon, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Old Edwardians in their last league action.

Bo Rangers reigned supreme over Kallon after three points and three goals were awarded to them following a goalless abandoned contest in March 2021. However, FC Kallon won the first leg of last season 3-0 at the Siaka Steven Stadium in Freetown.

Kallon’s most recent result was a 1-all draw with home-based Leone Stars a few days ago. Sunday’s contest will see both teams themselves ahead of their continental doubleheader.

The Southern Province outfit is in full gear as they intensify their preparation ahead of their mouthwatering double header against a tough Algerian side CR Belouizdad.

Meanwhile, FC Kallon could give a debut to their six new acquisitions to the test against the reigning Sierra Leone Champions.

Kallon will face Benin Premier League side Buffles du Borgou in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary on the 11th of September in Cotonou before the second leg in Liberia on the 17th of September.

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Sierra Leone to begin U20 campaign against Mali on Monday

by FSL News | 27 Aug, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone will kick start their qualification U20 Zone A campaign with an opening contest against Mali on Monday at the Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya.

After a series of intensive training sessions, the national U20 37-man contingent is expected in Nouakchott Mauritania today ahead of their opener.

The regional competition is set to commence (tomorrow) on the 28th of August – will serve as a qualifying tournament for the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone, who have never been to the U20 Nations Cup, have a chance to break through this time. After their training camp in Kenema City, coach Sillah believes his side is fully ready to face the challenges starting from Monday.

“We are impressed with the players’ mental strength, physical approach, and coordination. Such performance will be replicated during the tournament”, Sillah was quoted as saying.

Mali were the runners-up in the tournament hosted in Guinea 2019 after a 2-0 defeat to winners Senegal. Sierra Leone suffered an 8-7 defeat to the Gambia on penalties to secure fourth place.

Sierra Leone edged into the semi-finals with a 3-2 win over host Guinea. A Suffian Kaloko brace ensured Shooting Stars make the last four at the September 28 stadium in Conakry, Guinea.

The two finalists in Mauritania will book their tickets to the U20 Africa Cup of Nation 2023 held in Egypt from February 18 to 12 March.

A total of twelve teams qualify to play in the final tournament, including host Egypt.

The stage is set for the @a_wafu 2022 Zone A U20 Tournament in Mauritania. Starting on 28 August.

Sierra Leone U20 side will open their campaign against Mali at the Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya on Monday, August 29. #SaloneTwitter #AfricanFootball #FSLNews @ffrim pic.twitter.com/h2DbZbGUWJ
— @football_sierra (FSL Media) 🇸🇱 website (@football_sierra) August 25, 2022

Yayah Kallon signs for Hellas Verona on loan from Genoa

by FSL News | 26 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Serie A side Hellas Verona have confirmed the signing of midfielder Yayah Kallon on a season-long loan from Genoa.

The club announced that they acquired the services of the football player Yayah Kallon from Genoa CFC until summer 2023 on an expensive loan with the right of redemption and obligation upon the occurrence of certain conditions.

Kallon, 21, who made his Serie A debut in Genoa’s 1-0 win over Cagliari in May 2021, has been handed a new adventure in the Italian top flight.

The midfielder could make his debut for his new club when they face Atalanta on Sunday.

“His performances with the Ligurians earned him the call of Genoa, with whom he played the Primavera championship for three consecutive years, scoring 12 goals and 15 assists in 41 appearances,” the club said in a statement.

“In the same period, more and more space is made in the First Team, arriving to debut in Serie A on May 22, 2021. At the age of 19, in the match against Cagliari. In the 2021/22 season also comes the first goal among the professionals, signed in the Italian Cup against Perugia.”

“In the last season, Kallon gained further Serie A experience by collecting 15 overall appearances, enhanced by 2 assists.

Hellas Verona FC extends a warm welcome to Yayah Kallon, wishing him a militancy in the yellow and blue jersey full of personal and team satisfaction.”

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