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Conde speaks ahead of Mozambique, Madagascar cracker

by FSL News | 27 Jan, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde is optimistic ahead of their Total Energies African Nations Championship quarter-final match against Madagascar on Saturday.

Kick-off at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium will be at 17H00 local time.

Chiquinho Conde, 57, who was appointed a year ago, guided the Mambas to their first-ever CHAN quarter-final in a senior CAF competition after finishing second in a tough group A ahead of Libya and Ethiopia.

“This is our second CHAN tournament. Our first was in 2014 in South Africa, where we finished with zero points. We are here in Algeria now and have made history by making it into the quarter-finals with four points.

The task is not complete yet – because we are re-writing the history books of Mozambiquan football and want to continue doing well,” the outspoken Conde told the CAF website.

“Tomorrow is an important match for us to win, but it will not be easy. They’re favourites because they have a much better scoring record than us and are quite offensive. We have been working hard on different variations to respond to the game, so we will come prepared and do our best to make the people of Mozambique proud.” said Conde.

The winner of the tie will take on whoever comes out top in the quarter-final match between Senegal and Mauritania, set to take place this evening in Annaba.

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Standings

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Senegal thrash Sierra Leone in WAFU Women’s Cup

by FSL News | 26 Jan, 2023 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone

It was a disappointing outing for the ladies from Sierra Leone after they were again hammered 4-0 by giant Senegal in their final group match at the Marcelo Leitão to top Group B on Wednesday.

Sierra Leone’s female national team, Sierra Queens’ suffered a third straight defeat conceding nine goals in the Women’s WAFU tournament in Cape Verde.

As a result, they will be heading home after losing all three matches against the Gambia 4-1, Guinee 1-0 and 4-0 to Senegal, respectively.

In the first meeting of the day, Gambia disposed of Guinea.

Also, in Group B, Guinea departed the tournament after losing 1-0 to Gambia.

Host Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau qualified from Group A. Senegal and the Gambia from B.

All Semi-final matches are to be played on Friday, January 27, at the Marcelo Leitão stadium.

Cape Verde – Gambia at 2 pm UT
Senegal – Guinea-Bissau at 5 pm UT.

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Sullay Kaikai signs short-term MK Dons deal

by FSL News | 26 Jan, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Fellow English League One side MK Dons have confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai until the end of the season following his departure from rivals Wycombe Wanderers.

Kaikai, 27, played ten games this season for the Chairboys, who he joined in 2021.

He is the fourth Dons new arrival since the appointment of Mark Jackson as head coach, following Jonathan Leko, Max Dean and Paris Maghoma.

“This is a great club with a great style of play,” Kaikai said.

“I want to get back to enjoying my football, and I’m thankful that MK Dons have allowed me to do that.”

He started his career as a 15-year-old with Palace and spent nine years with the Eagles between 2010 and 2019, where he played 11 first-team matches, scoring once.

Sullay Kaikai moved to Blackpool on a free transfer from the Dutch side NAC Breda in the summer of 2019.

The exciting winger started his career with Crystal Palace, where he made 11 appearances for the first team and won the club’s Young Player of the Year award.

While at Selhurst Park, he spent time out on loan in The EFL and had very successful stints with Shrewsbury Town and Brentford.

#MKDons have completed the signing of Sullay Kaikai on a deal until the end of the season, following the winger's departure from Wycombe Wanderers ✍️

Full story 👉 https://t.co/kjNCRBwJ6B #DonDeal pic.twitter.com/BqSL6K3Lxw
— Milton Keynes Dons (@MKDonsFC) January 26, 2023

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Mauritania, Niger seal CHAN quarter-final spots

by FSL News | 25 Jan, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Mauritania and Niger booked their places in the quarterfinals at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria on Tuesday.

Mamadou Sy’s early second-half strike proved pivotal as Mauritania secured a historical last-eight spot after defeating Mali 1-0 at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran on Tuesday.

The Lions of Chinguetti advanced as Group D leaders on four points, followed by Angola on two as Mali returned home with a single point.

In Group E, Niger stunned 2020 host Cameroon as they booked a quarter-finals spot after a 1-0 triumph at the Stade Olympique d’Oran on Tuesday.

Soumaila Badamassi was the hero for the Menas in their final Group E clash at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in the Algerian city of Oran.

As a result, Cameroon and Mali were dumped out of the tournament for African Stars as the group phase in Algeria came to a shock-riddled climax.

Two-time runners-up Mali needed only a score draw against Mauritania to top Group D but lost 1-0, with Mamadou Sy scoring the 53rd-minute goal that took his country to the next stage of the competition.

2020 host Cameroon needed only one point to finish first in Group E but fell 1-0 to Niger, who snatched the top spot.

Mauritania locks horns with Senegal at the Stade du 19 Mai 1956 on Friday, while Niger takes on the Black Stars of Ghana in the quarter-final on Saturday at the Miloud Hadefi stadium in Oran.

📹 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇲🇷 1-0 🇲🇱

Mamadou Sy’s header earns Mauritania a historic victory and a place in the #TotalEnergiesCHAN2022 quarter-finals 💫 @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/3EGhcepNPD
— MARHABA (@CAF_Online) January 24, 2023

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Standings

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Defender Sesay trains with new teammates

by FSL News | 24 Jan, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Lee Man FC’s latest signing, defender Alie Sesay, trained with his new teammates for the first time on Sunday.

Hong Kong professional football club based in Tsuen Kwan OFC’s announced the signing of the Sierra Leone cornerback on Saturday.

The club’s official Instagram and Facebook account posted a shot video of the player in training and captioned it: “Sesay’s first day.”

He joined the club on a on a one-and-half-year deal.

Last season, the Sesay, 28, who came through Leicester’s academy before joining Colchester United on loan in 2014, played for Indonesian side PSIS Semarang, where he made 27 appearances.

He made his Sierra Leone debut under coach Atto Mensah during the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Cameroon on 11 October 2014.

He was part of the Leone Stars 2023 AFCON qualifiers in the 2-1 defeat to Nigeria and 2-2 against Guinea-Gissua.

Ex-Leicester graduate, Since 2017, has played for clubs in Sweden, Greece, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan & Indonesia.

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Debutants Madagascar book CHAN quarter-final slot

by FSL News | 24 Jan, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

CHAN debutants Madagascar were brilliant as they defeated Sudan 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2022 on Monday.

The Barea top Group C with victories over Ghana and Sudan as they opened their scoring in the 13th minute against Sudan in their group final game.

Tokinantenaina ‘Tsiry’ Randriatsiferana found his way behind the Sudanese defence to sneak the ball past goalkeeper Mohamed Mustafa.

Two more goals from Solomampionona Razafindranaivo and Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa were enough as they took control of proceedings at the magnificent Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine, Algeria.

Madagascar forward Koloina Razafindranaivo was pleased with his side’s performance after he was named Man of the Match.

“In the game today, we were bolder. Though we won the first match, we weren’t this bold,” Razafindranaivo said.

“I am happy to be the man of the match today. My work on the field had its recognition today. That makes me very happy.” West African side

Ghana joined Madagascar from Group C in the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies CHAN 2022 edition.

Madagascar will face Mozambique in a COSAFA derby on 28 January Ghana will have to wait for Tuesday to know their opponents who will be the winners of Group E – either Cameroon or Niger, who face off in Oran.

The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Standings

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