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Striker Sadio Mane in Senegal squad despite injury scare

by Admin | 11 Nov, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sierra Leone Soccer team Profile

Sadio Mane has been included in Senegal’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar despite his injury scare in Bayern’s 6-1 win on Tuesday.

The former Liverpool attacker was forced off in the first half of Bayern Munich’s 6-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Bayern confirmed Mane’s injury he sustained “to the head of his right fibula” and will miss Saturday’s game against Schalke.

African Champions Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse has named a star-studded 2022 Fifa World Cup squad on Friday, November 11, ahead of their opener against the Netherlands.

“We are monitoring the situation and have sent one of our doctors to assess him,” Senegal coach Aliou Cissé said at a press conference in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Friday.

“On Thursday, Sadio spent the whole day in Munich before travelling to Austria for further tests. The good news is that he does not need an operation.

“We want the situation to evolve in two-three weeks. I don’t want to rule him out.”

Without exaggeration, Senegal faces tough matches in Group A against the Netherlands, hosts Qatar and Ecuador.

Senegal’s Fixtures Group A (All times EAT)
Monday 21 November: Senegal vs Netherlands – 16:00

Friday 25 November: Qatar vs Senegal – 13:00

Tuesday 29 November: Ecuador vs Senegal – 15:00

@FootballSenegal Senegal included @SMane_Officiel in @FIFAWorldCup squad despite the injury scare.@RTS1_Senegal #AfricanTwitter pic.twitter.com/W7lHmbror9

— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) November 11, 2022

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Aliou Cisse to name star-studded squad for Qatar World Cup

by FSL News | 9 Nov, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

African Champions Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse set to name a star-studded 2022 Fifa World Cup squad on Friday, November 11, ahead of their opener against the Netherlands.

Senegalese Football Federation have confirmed that the 2021 African champions will announce their final 26-man squad ahead of their opener at the 40,000-seater Al Thumama Stadium, a venue steeped in culture and tradition.

Without exaggeration, Senegal faces tough matches in Group A against the Netherlands, hosts Qatar and Ecuador.

They will face host Qatar in their second World Cup outing on Friday, November 25th, at the same venue Al Thumama before their final group A contest against South America’s west coast side Ecuador at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Global soccer pundits believe that the Teranga Lions squad is full of talent, as in the 2002 World Cup when they reached the last eight.

Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane, Chelsea duo Édouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly are some of the important names expected in the squad.

However, Senegal forward Sadio Mane, who was forced off with an apparent knee injury 20 minutes into Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga 6-1 win over Werder Bremen on Tuesday, just a few days before the World Cup, is now a doubt.

Senegal’s Fixtures Group A (All times EAT)
Monday 21 November: Senegal vs Netherlands – 16:00

Friday 25 November: Qatar vs Senegal – 13:00

Tuesday 29 November: Ecuador vs Senegal – 15:00

Expected squad

Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy (Chelsea), Alfred Gomis (Rennes), Seny Dieng (QPR).

Defenders: Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea), Formose Mendy (Amiens), Moussa Niakhate (Nottingham Forest), Bouna Sarr (Bayern Munich)Pape Abou Cisse (Olympiacos), Fode Ballo-Toure (Milan), Abdou Diallo (RB Leipzig), Ismail Jakobs (Monaco)

Midfielders: Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), Pathe Ciss (Rayo Vallecano), Nampalys Mendy (Leicester), Moustapha Name (Patos), Boubakary Soumare (Leicester), Krepin Diatta (Monaco), Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Pape Gueye (Marseille), Cheikhou Kouyate (Nottingham Forest)

Forwards: Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich), Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United), Ismaila Sarr (Watford), Boulaye Dia (Salernitana), Famara Diédhiou (Alanyaspor), Bamba Dieng (Marseille)

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Hosts Asfar, holders Sundowns ready for semi-finals

by FSL News | 8 Nov, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Current champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns, together with tournament hosts ASFAR, Tanzania’s Simba Queens FC and Bayelsa Queens from Nigeria, have advanced to the semi-final phase of the 2022 edition that is currently taking place in Morocco.

The much-anticipated semi-finals will be played on Wednesday, 09 November 2022, at the Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

The final of the competition will be on Sunday, 13 November 2022, at 20h00.

For the semi-finals, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa will face Simba Queens FC of Tanzania at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT) while ASFAR of Morocco will face Bayelsa Queens FC of Nigeria at 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT).

The winners of this competition will walk away with 400,000 USD, the runner-up 250,000 USD, and the semi-finalists 200,000 USD each.

In addition, the third-placed group winners will receive USD 150,000, while the fourth-placed team will receive a participation bonus of USD 100,000.

This makes it the richest women’s club competition in Africa.

The #CAFWCL semis chart is updated now 🥰

Check out the last 4️⃣ sides! 👇#EmpoweringOurGame pic.twitter.com/3MdNycBjb1

— #CAFWCL (@CAFwomen) November 7, 2022

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Demba Kamara nets first goal for Victor SM

by FSL News | 7 Nov, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone International Demba Kamara recorded his first league goal for Italian fifth-tier side Victor San Marino in a 3-0 win over USD Classe on Sunday.

Thanks to a brace from captain Ambrosini in the 15 and 23 minutes, respectively. Demba Kamara added their third in the 45th minute, his first of the season.

The win means they strengthen their grip on the Girone B staining after an emphatic victory at the Eccellenza Emilia stadium.

Kamara’s goal came just before the break in the 45-th minute. Playing in midfield, Kamara received a through ball that he converted with a chip for his first goal.

Cassani’s men rise to 34 points and remain, once again, in the lead of group B with a considerable advantage over the pursuing teams (+6 points over Sanpaimola and Savignanese as well as +7 points over Russi).

Their next outing is against Sant’Agostino on Sunday, 13th November, at 14.30 local time.

@alhaji3599 Demba Kamara recorded his first @VictorSanMarino goal in their 3-0 win over USD Classe on Sunday.

KAMARA, 19, was part of the U23 Cup of Nations qualifying sqaud against Zambia. #FSLNEWS #PlayersAbroad pic.twitter.com/Ir5ioWiPzW
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) November 7, 2022

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Attacker Idris Kanu enjoying life at Barnet FC

by FSL News | 6 Nov, 2022 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone attacker Idris Kanu is enjoying a positive start to the season at Barnet.

The frontman has scored four goals in his last five games for the Bees helping his new club climb up to the mid-table.

Kanu, who arrived to bolster Dean Brennan’s attack for the 22/23 season, has been a good addition.

“I am pleased to be back playing week in and week out, being able to show what I can do on the pitch,” the former Peterborough attacker told FSL News.

“I enjoyed creating chances, scoring goals helping my team as much as possible.”

Kanu, 22, was in Barnet action again on Saturday in their 1-1 FA Cup qualifying round draw against Chelmsford City at the Hive Stadium.

The versatile attacker, who has previously played for Aldershot Town, Port Vale, Boreham Wood and Northampton Town, has been in great form since joining the Bees.

Kanu can play either out-wide or centrally and joins Barnet as our new No. 11.

Barnet’s upcoming games are against Altrincham, Oldham Athletic AFC and Torquay United on the 8th, 12th and 19th, respectively.

Replay needed.

🐝1-1⚪️🔴 #BarnetFC🐝 #FACup pic.twitter.com/QFLtzGotRj
— Barnet FC 🐝 (@BarnetFC) November 5, 2022

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Bo Rangers, SLFA, MOS, NSA, others mourn Eric Lansana

by FSL News | 6 Nov, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Tributes were paid on Saturday to former Sierra Leone National Team Manager, Administrator, and football enthusiast, Eric Lansana, who died after a gruesome road accident.

Sierra Leone lost a great sportsman, an enthusiastic individual and a citizen. He gave his country his all.

Reigning Sierra Leone champions Bo Rangers chairman Babadi Kamara was the first to break the news to some members of the football family just before midday on Saturday. “Sad to inform you all that we have lost Eric Lansana (TD-Bo Rangers) through a road accident.”

Bo Rangers Football Club

Eric was a committed and passionate contributor to football in Sierra Leone. One of the few Sierra Leoneans to sacrifice opportunities in Europe to give back to his Nation (Sierra Leone). His love and unique sense of accommodating friends around the game will be recognized. We have lost an influential character within the football family.

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA)

Before his demise, Eric served as the Technical Director of Bo Rangers Football Club. He will be remembered for his Ineradicable contribution to the growth of Sierra Leone football.

Ministry of Sports / The National Sports Authority – (MOS & NSA)

Former Sierra Leone, National Senior Male team, Leone Stars, will be missed and always remembered for his calm, calculated disposition among football administrators, players and fans.

His contribution to football development across the country at all levels was remarkable.

Eastern Region Football Assocaiution (ERFA)

As humble as he is, Eric Lansana has always been around Bo Rangers in ensuring that they achieve whatever assignment they had in their hands. His love for sports, especially football, was unimaginable.

Former TM Leone Stars and Brookfields United Chairman Christian Duada

While we love the late Eric Lansana dearly, whoever God takes away or gives away belongs to him. Everything has a final term in this world, so I urge family, football lovers and friends to be patient and strong.

Football Administrator and Chairman Mighty Blackpool Rodney Michael

Eric was a genuine football person, not one for fame or glory, but his satisfaction was helping talented players develop and seeing good quality football played. A humble, respectful, genuine and peaceful man.

ERIC was a friend to all in football – and we at Blackpool will forever remember his role and contribution to our club over the years.

Football has lost a super guy. May His Soul Rest in perfect peace.

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