Ghana, Uganda through to Total Afcon Under-20 semis

Ghana, Uganda through to Total Afcon Under-20 semis

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

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

by | 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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EFA: Egyptian Premier League set to restart August 7

EFA: Egyptian Premier League set to restart August 7

by | 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

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

by | 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

Sheka Fofanah Al-Nasr Oman, Christian Moses Viborg FF Danmark.

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