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Sierra Leone set for CHAN cracker against Mali

by FSL News | 25 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone National B side and their Malian counterpart set for a thrilling first leg of the CHAN 2023 qualifiers on Saturday in the Liberian capital.

Runners-up of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2020, Mali will start their race to Algeria 2023 with an away trip against Sierra Leone.

Malian national B team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Morocco in the last CHAN final at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde in February 2021.

Coach Francis Zappa Koroma is fully aware of the task ahead as his side has been in intense preparation for the double cracker.

Sierra Leone looking to reach the tournament for the first time will go toe to toe with The Les Aigles (The Eagles) of Mali in their second-round first leg at the Samuel Kanyon Doe stadium in Liberia. Kick-off at 4 pm on Saturday, August 27.

Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako will host the second leg on Saturday, 3rd September.

A 33-man contingent led by Pastor Philip Buck, chairman of the Western Football Association (WAFA), has safely in Liberia ahead of the crucial first leg.

The aggregate winner will qualify for the African Nations Championship set for Algeria in January 2023.

#Éliminatoires #CHAN2023

Voici la liste des 23 #Aigles locaux pour la double confrontation contre la #Sierra_Leone !!!#Mali #CAF pic.twitter.com/Cstm90VYRi
— FEMAFOOT (@femafoot) August 24, 2022

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Kallon opponent Buffles du Borgou line-up two friendlies

by FSL News | 24 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Benin Premier League side Les Buffles du Borgou will play two more International friendlies ahead of taking Sierra Leone outfit FC Kallon in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary next month.

The Benin champions will take on Togolese Premier Champions ASKO de Kara in Kara on Thursday before facing Association Sportive Nationale de la Nigelec of Niger at the Omnisports Stadium in Parakou on Sunday.

Following the above test matches, Buffles du Borgou will commence their Interclub competition as host against their Sierra Leonean counterparts FC Kallon on 11th September in Cotonou before the second leg in Liberia on the 17th of September.

Meanwhile, FC Kallon a few days ago recruited six new acquisitions as the focus on their Interclub competition.

The players are striker Alie Conteh (Nzozi), defender David Janneh (Odeh), midfielder Ibrahim Zaza Kamara (Paff), Kwame Ayeh Nketiah, Donald J Turay and striker Musa Bangura (Casablanca).

In the 2012 CAF Confederation Cup, FC Kallon eliminated Cameroon’s Union Sportive de Douala in the preliminary but faced stiff competition against Nigerian Warri Wolves. They won 2-0 on aggregate in the first round.

A total of 50 clubs will be vying for the top honours to unseat current champions RS Berkane. The Moroccan sports club RS Berkane are the current holders.

Friendly matches

Thursday 25/08/2020 – ASKO vs BUFFLES

Sunday 28/08/2020 – BUFFLES vs NIGELEC

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CAF interclub season to kick off on Friday, 9 September 2022

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

The excitement is building as the countdown continues to the start of the CAF 2022/23 interclubs competition season as the continent’s top clubs prepare for what is expected to be an exciting campaign.

The 2022/23 season will kick off on Friday, 09 September 2022 with the preliminary rounds of both the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.

In the TotalEnergies Champions League, 58 clubs will be hoping to dethrone African champions Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco.

In the TotalEnergies Confederation Cup – a total of 50 clubs have been confirmed. They will be vying for the top honours to unseat current champions RS Berkane.

The first leg of the matches of the first preliminary round will be played on September 9-11, with the return matches scheduled to be played a week later.

Preliminary Rounds’ Dates:

First Round (Home/Away): 09 – 11 Sep / 16 – 18 Sep 2022

Second Round (Home/Away): 07 – 09 Oct / 14 – 16 Oct 2022

Preliminary Rounds Full fixtures:

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup

CAF | Communication Department

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Mali share spoils with Guinea ahead of S/Leone CHAN’s first leg

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

The Les Aigles (The Eagles) of Mali played to a goalless draw against Guinea’s Syli National at the Modibo Keita Sports Stadium on Monday.

Both nations used the International test match as preparation for their second-round final CHAN qualifying doubleheaders against Sierra Leone and Senegal.

It was Mali’s third International friendly ahead of taking on Sierra Leone in the final qualifying contest first leg in Liberia on Saturday.

Malian national B team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Mauritania on August 15 before a one-all draw on the 18 in Nouakchott at the Cheikha Ould Boïdiya Stadium, respectively.

Sierra Leone will engage their Malian counterparts in the second round’s first leg at the Samuel Kanyon Doe stadium in Liberia on August 27. Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako will host the second leg on Saturday, 3rd September.

Stade du 26 Mars serves as a home ground for domestic football club Stade Malien.

The aggregate winner will qualify for the African Nations Championship billed to hold in Algeria in January 2023.

Ahead of Sierra Leone Chan's first leg, Mali share spoils with Guinea (0-0) at the Stade Omnisports Modibo-Keita on Monday.

Sierra Leone will host Mail in Liberia on Saturday in the race to Algeria 2023. #SaloneTwitter #AfricanFootball @femafoot @football_sierra pic.twitter.com/SGCxdOtgsQ
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) August 23, 2022

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Horoya debut for keeper Mohamed Kamara in win over Djoliba AC

by FSL News | 22 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sierra Leone Soccer team Profile

Sierra Leone International Mohamed Kamara made his Horoya AC debut in a 2-1 win over Djoliba AC in the opener of the West Africa Champion’s Cup on Sunday.

The first edition of the West Africa Champions Cup started at the Yorokoguia sports complex with two Guinean clubs involved as Horoya AC defeated Djoliba AC of Mali. Soar Academy suffered a 2-1 defeat to Casa Sport of Senegal.

On the synthetic turf of Yorokoguiya, goals from Mohamed Djibo Wonkoye and Alseny Soumah were enough for the host team.

Kamara, 23, was named in the Guinean Champions’ starting eleven as they kickstart their four-team pre-season tournament.

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

Djoliba AC took the lead shortly before the break. The Malians scored from a good combination in the 42nd before Horoya AC, through Mohamed Djibo Wonkoye, levelled the scoreline in the 44th minute.

In the second half, Alseny Soumah scored the winner for the home side and despite the revolt of Djolba AC, the Matamkas remained calm for the rest of the game.

Mohamed Djibo Wonkoye was elected Man of the Match by the organizers.

Horoya AC – Djoliba AC: 2-1
Casa Sport – SOAR: 2-1

📋 La 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗢 des Matamkas pour affronter le @DjolibaAC #WACC2022 #PanAfricanTeam🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/pD3k8QQxGa

— Horoya Athlétic Club (@HACofficiel) August 21, 2022

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First Eredivisie win delights defender Alex Bangura

by FSL News | 21 Aug, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone defender Alex Bangura was pleased with his Cambuur teammates after his side came from behind to register their first Eredivisie 4-1 win over Fortuna Sittard’s on Saturday.

Burak Yilmaz scored for the home side in the 11-minute f play at the 12,500 Sittard stadium.

Early in the second half, Michael Breij draws parity for the visitors in the 47th minute before Mees Hoedemakers brace in the 79th and 87 minutes, respectively.

Jasper Ter Heide completed Cambuurs’s triumph in the 92nd minute. The Sierra Leone defender expressed his delight after full-time.

“It was a good win away from home. The first half was not so good from our side, but we came back in the second half and showed a good mentality that led us to score four fantastic goals and a solid first win of the season,” Bangura on their first win.

They lost their opening game 2-0 to Excelsior, drawn with Utrecht before defeating Fortuna Sittard heavily. Their next outing is against AZ Alkmaar next Sunday at home.

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