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Brilliant Gambia ease past South Sudan to reach U20 semis

by FSL News | 3 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

The Gambia are through to the U20 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in Egypt and Fifa World Cup in Indonesia after thrashing South Sudan 5-0 at the Haras El Hodood Stadium on Friday.

A brilliant performance from the West Africans as the Scorpions of Gambia thrashed debutantes Bright Stars of South Sudan 5-0 in the most comprehensive victory of the African Youth Championship in Egypt.

Their big triumph means the Gambians became the third country to qualify for the World U20 championships in Indonesia in May this year.

With a hattrick for Adama Bojang and a goal apiece for Moses Jarju, Mahmudu Bajo condemned South Sudan to their worst defeat in the tournament thus far.

The Gambia join their neighbours Senegal as the only teams to win all their matches without conceding a goal and also seal places at the semis and the World Cup.

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The Young Scorpions also qualified for the U20 World Cup to be played in Indonesia this year thanks to the win that steered them to the last four.

David Sesay nominated for Player of the Month

by FSL News | 2 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone International David Sesay’s scintillating form in February has earned the striker a nomination for the Weymouth League Player of the Month award.

Sesay, 24, who joined the Stones over a year ago from league rivals Barnet, has been instrumental since his loan move to the National League South side.

David joined the Terras on loan from National League side Wealdstone in December and has impressed during his stay at the club.

He has scored twice in Weymouth’s 2-1 win over Hampton & Richmond on January 31st and their 3-1 defeat to Farnborough on February 21st.

Voting link following the nominations.

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Senegal through to U20 semis after victory over Benin

by FSL News | 2 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Senegal’s young Lions are through to this year’s TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after their 1-0 win over Benin at the Cairo International Stadium on Thursday.

The win also means they sealed a place at the U20 World Cup later this year. Malick Daf’s Teranga Cubs victory secured a second goal from captain Samba Diallo to beat the Cheetahs.

Diallo headed in from Lamine Camara’s brilliant free kick to send the West Africans to the semis and the World Cup.

The Young Teranga started the better side at the Cairo International Stadium, with Lamine Camara and Djibril Diop pulling the strings in midfield.

Senegal broke the deadlock six minutes into the second half through captain Samba Diallo’s diving header from a well-worked set piece.

The captain turned in Lamine Camara’s free-kick at the far post to beat the helpless Rahman Karim and hand Senegal a deserved lead.

Diallo should have doubled Senegal’s lead in 67 minutes when he fired straight at the woodwork from Sulaymane Faye’s intelligent pass.

Faye latched on to a long ball deep into the Benin half as Karim failed to clear to allow the youngster to square it to captain Diallo, who couldn’t convert it into an empty goal.

The Teranga Cubs continued to dominate, and Pape Diallo came close with a half volley late on, but Karim was well positioned to gather.

With time running out, substitute Stephane Vignigbe glanced a header wide for Benin as Senegal held on to qualify for the semi-finals and book a place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.

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TotalEnergies AFCON U-20: Senegal edge Benin to reach semis

Alpha Conteh signs three-year deal in Bulgaria

by FSL News | 1 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone-born Alpha Bedor Conteh has joined Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv on a three-year deal.

He last played in Israel with Hapoel Rishon LeZion in the second league in the LigaLeumit where he made over 20 appearances helping them win the Liga Luemit Toto Cup 1-0 against H Ramat HaSharon on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023.

“PFK Lokomotiv Plovdiv signed a contract with Alfa Conte. The winger is the sixth new signing for the “black and whites” this winter. He transferred from FC Ibrahim and has a contract for three years,” the club posted on the website.

“Alpha Conteh was born on 01.05.2000. in Sierra Leone and has played for Central Parade, Apoel Umm Al-Fal and Apoel Rishon Lezion. He was the last part of FC Ibrahim. PFC Lokomotiv wishes success to Alfa Conte with the “black and white” team!”

The former Hapoel Rishon leZion was part of the Sierra Leone senior national Furaijah friendly against Algeria in Dubai in November 2022.

He could make his Lokomotiv Plovdiv debut against CSKA Sofia on Saturday.

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Idris Kanu nets in Barnet’s defeat to Oldham

by FSL News | 1 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone striker Idris Kanu Idris Kanu recorded his eighth goal of the season in Barnet‘s 3-1 defeat to Oldham Athletic AFC on Tuesday at the Hive stadium.

Match Recap – Oldham proved too strong as they put a dent in Barnet’s promotion drives with a 3-1 National League win at The Hive.

The visitors scored the opener in the opening five minutes through Ellis Chapman in the crowded penalty area.

Idris Kanu levelled from close range five minutes before the break. However, Oldham was back in front just after the hour when play was allowed to continue after Alex Reid collided with Barnet goalkeeper Aymen Azaze and Mike Fondop capitalised to fire into the net.

After Fondop had another ruled out for offside, Barnet was awarded a penalty for handball, but Magnus Norman denied Dale Gorman from the penalty spot, and 41-year-old defender Peter Clarke finished off the scoring in stoppage time.

The defeat means the Bees remain in 4th place ahead of Friday’s tie against Southend, who are just three points adrift.

Kanu, 23, has scored in back-to-back matches for Barnet in three days – the former Peterborough attacker was on target in their 4-1 triumph over Aldershot Town last Saturday.

He has featured in 32 matches for his National League side this campaign.

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Coach John Keister starts Sao Tome preparations

by FSL News | 28 Feb, 2023 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone national head coach John Keister has started preparations for the African Cup of Nations double-header against São Tomé and Príncipe on March 23 and 26 in Morroco.

After he named 40 local stars in his preliminary list, the players commenced training at the Murray Town facility in Freetown on Monday.

Third, in Group A, Sierra Leone will resume action in their race to Ivory Coast 2023 against São Tomé and Príncipe on Wednesday, the 22nd of March 2023, before their matchday four return leg on March 26.

45,000 seater Grand Stade Adrar Agadir in Morocco will host both 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches.

The Leone Stars’ last outing was a 2-2 draw against Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau is on four points and occupies second place. Nigeria, who thrashed Sao Tome 10-0 in Morocco Stade d Agadir, top Group A with six points.

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