Nine players perish in Sierra Leone road crash

by FSL News | 1 Mar, 2021 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is mourning the death of nine footballers, a community coach, who were involved in a gruesome accident that took place on Sunday between Makoth and Makarie in the Bombali District.

A total of 30 individuals, 25 players, a coach, and officials were in a min-bus when their bus collided with a loaded truck coming from the opposite direction.

The North East Region Football Association (NEFRA), Public Relation Officer, Mohamed Papa Bangura, confirmed this distressing news.

He said among the nine footballers, defender Anward J Koroma, Daniel Kanu, a goalkeeper and head Coach Samuel Kanu are among the deceased.

They were returning to Makeni from Batkanu in Karane District after playing a successful community football gala.

About 20 seriously injured, some are reported to be in critical condition in Makeni Regional hospital.

The North East football body has suspended all football activities in Bombali until the players are buried.

Football Sierra Leone will bring you the latest as we get them on this difficult news.

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Ghana, Uganda through to Total Afcon Under-20 semis

by FSL News | 26 Feb, 2021 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

The Black Satellites are on course for a fourth continental title after making the semi-final of the 2021 championship in Mauritania after a 4-2 penalty victory over Cameroon in the Total Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals.

Ghana and Cameroon played to a 1-1 draw after extra-time before they booked their ticket to the semi-finals of the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania on Thursday.

Frank Boateng scored after 90-minute to cancel out a Kevin-Prince Milla opener for Cameroon at Stade Olympique in Nouakchott.

Goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim deemed as the hero following his p[eanlty saved while another came rattling off the crossbar as Ghana entered the next phase of the competition.

Meanwhile, Debutants Uganda impressively overcomes Burkina Faso 5-3 on post-match penalties at the Stade Cheikha Boidiya in Nouakchott to reach the tournament semi-finals.

They will now face the winner between Morocco and Tunisia in Monday’s semi-final in Nouakchott.

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Ghana reserve a spot in the #TotalAFCONU20 top 4 after beating Cameroon on penalties! 🌟#TotalAFCONU20 | #CMRGHA pic.twitter.com/rr024eJhal

— #TotalAFCONU20 (@CAF_Online) February 25, 2021

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Uganda make it to the semi-final after beating Burkina Faso on penalties!#TotalAFCONU20 | #BFAUGA pic.twitter.com/wppiqzOiM7

— #TotalAFCONU20 (@CAF_Online) February 25, 2021

CHAN: Tanzania beat Namibia to set up a cracker with Guinea

by FSL News | 24 Jan, 2021 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

A second-half strike by Farid Mussa was enough as the Taifa Stars down Namibia 1-0 to set up a cracker with Guinea in their group D final match.

Tanzania defeated Namibia in their matchday two contest of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) at the Limbe Stadium in Cameroon on Saturday.

As a result, Guinea and Zambia both top of the group respectively with four points apiece while Tanzania keeps hopes alive of reaching the next stage of the competition if they beat Guinea.

Namibia pointless after two games will be leaving the competition because they cannot finish at least second in the group even if they win their final match against Zambia on Wednesday.

Elsewhere, group leaders Guinea and Zambia played to a 1-1 draw after a late Spencer Sautu goal cancel out Syli National midfielder Victor Kantabaduno opener.

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🇳🇦 0️⃣ – 1️⃣ 🇹🇿

Today's results from matchday 2 of Group D ⬇️#TotalCHAN2020 pic.twitter.com/bLukVNHuNK

— #TotalCHAN2020 (@CAF_Online) January 23, 2021

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Faridi Mussa's goal earns The Taifa Stars their first win in the #TotalCHAN2020 🤝#NAMTAN pic.twitter.com/0RdK0fEdnf

— #TotalCHAN2020 (@CAF_Online) January 23, 2021

EFA: Egyptian Premier League set to restart August 7

by FSL News | 4 Jul, 2020 | African News, Football Africa

Egyptian Football Association (EFA) have confirmed August 7 as the new date for the commencement of the Egyptian Premier League.

According to the EFA, the season will begin its schedule in two phases beginning with all postponed matches before lockdown.

Cairo giants Al-Ahly El Ahly SC was leading the pecking order with 49 points after playing 17 matches before the covid-19 pandemic.

The EFA, however, made no mention of Zamalek – who have said they will not resume playing until a “cure for the virus” is found.

The EFA last month implemented safety guidelines and testing procedures for players mandating two tests with five days separating each test, since then 19 tests have returned positive with individuals in isolation.

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Debut for Buya – Kei, Crespo to lead Sierra Leone attack against Ethiopia

by FSL News | 8 Sep, 2018 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Vancouver Whitecaps attacker Kei Kamara and Panetolikos new acquisition Alhassan Crespo Kamara, are expected to lead the Sierra Leone attack in Ethiopia on Sunday in Hawassa, Football Sierra Leone understands.

Inform Sint Truiden striker Mohamed Buya Turay, who scored on his debut in their 1-1 draw against Lokeren in August will make his Sierra Leone debut.

Buya, 23, was also part of the Leone Stars team that defeated Kenya in June 2017 but was named on the bench.

Bristol City young Sierra Leonean goalkeeper, who is dreaming of playing in the English Premier League, will be named on the bench.

Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group F 2019 Matchday Two encounter between host Ethiopia and Sierra Leone is vital for both nations in the race to the continental big stage in Cameroon next year.

Coach Keister is going with David Simbo and Alie Sesay in central defence in the absence of FC Zurich defender Umaru Bangura.

Mohamed Medo Kamara and Alfred Sankoh to play in midfield.

Here is the Leone Stars predicted XI:

Keeper Zombo Morris

Defenders: Hassan Milla, David Simbo, Alie Sesay, Yeami Dunia

Midfielders: Medo Kamara, Alfred Sankoh, Kwame Quee

Strikers: Kei Kamara, Alhassan Kamara, M Buya Turay

Subs: Goalkeeper: Alhaji Sesay

Defenders: Abu Suma, Osman Kakay (QRR, England)

Midfielders

Michael Lahoud FC Cincinnati, USA), (John Kamara FC Kaisar Kazakhstan), Julius Wobay Unattached).

Attackers