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FC Kallon crash out after defeat to Future in Egypt

by FSL News | 17 Oct, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Sierra Leone’s FC Kallon have been dumped out of the CAF Confederation Cup by debutants Future FC after a heavy 4-0 defeat.

Future FC went through to the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a comfortable 4-0 second-round preliminary second-leg win over FC Kallon at the Air defence Stadium in Egypt on Sunday. (6-0 Agg).

A brace from Ayman Al-Sfaxi in 12 and 60 minutes gave the away side a tricky task to face.

Future added to their lead in the 68-minute through Saad Samir before Nasser Maher completed their 4-0 win in at the Air defence stadium on Sunday.

Following their first leg 2-0 triumph in the first leg at the SDK last Sunday in Liberia, it was always going to be a difficult result to overturn for the Sierra Leonean side.

After signing a host of players in the summer as they seek to improve on their fifth-place finish in the Egyptian Premier League and to mount a serious challenge for the Confederation Cup title.

This time, they failed to replicate what they did Fifteen years ago when they eliminated Nigerian side Ocean Boys 1-0 on aggregate in the African Champions League preliminary after both sides played to a goalless draw in Nigeria.

In the next round, they were eliminated by Ivorian Champions Asec Mimosa 3-1, who won both matches to progress.

In the 2012 CAF Confederation Cup, FC Kallon eliminated Cameroon’s Union Sportive de Douala in the preliminary but faced stiff competition against Nigerian Warri Wolves. They won 2-0 on aggregate in the first round.

FT – Future FC through to the next stage of the #TotalEnergiesCAFCC after a comfortable 4-0 second-round preliminary second-leg win over FC Kallon at the Air defence Stadium in Egypt on Sunday.

Future 4-0 Kallon (6-0 Agg)

Ayman Sfaxi 12, 60, Saad Samir 68, Nasser Maher 80 pic.twitter.com/WpHwRZ2KaX
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CAF Confederation Cup FC Kallon FC Future

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Kahunla Queens open Women’s campaign with a win

by FSL News | 16 Oct, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Kahunla Queens got off to a perfect start to life in the inaugural Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League, putting on a perfect show to beat Mena Queens 1-0 on Saturday at the Wusum Ground on Saturday.

Matilda Kabba scored the only goal for Kahunla Queens and was named Player of the Match by technical match observers in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone.

Her goal came late in the Inaugural opener in front of hundreds of spectators, the first gentleman of the Republic of Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio and first lady Fatima Bio who graced the occasion.

Today Sunday, five fixtures across Sierra Leone as Koya Queens battles Sierra Leone Police, Melana Queens host Mogwemo Queens, and Ram Kamara face Correctional Sports club at the Bo Coronation playing field.

See full fixtures below…

After Kahunla Queens got off to a perfect start by defeating Mena Queens 1-0 at the Wusum Ground on Saturday, see a continuation of fixtures across Sierra Leone.#SaloneTwitter #SierraLeone #womensfootball @CAFwomen pic.twitter.com/FImn3gp9WH
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) October 16, 2022

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Kahunla Queens open Sierra Leone Women's campaign with a win

Mena Queens suffer Sierra Leone Womens Premier League opening 1-0 defeat to Kahunla Queens

Kallon braces for toughest challenge in coaching career

by FSL News | 15 Oct, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sierra Leone Soccer team Profile

FC Kallon boss Mohamed Kallon is set to face a huge challenge of his coaching career when the club he owns squares up against Egyptian side FC Future in their CAF Confederation preliminary second-round second leg on Sunday in Egypt.

The 43-year-old was able to mastermind first round 4-0 aggregate consecutive victory over Les Buffles du Borgou of Benin.

However, after their first leg 2-0 defeat against Egyptian side FC Future in Liberia, the ex-Inter Milan striker now faces a massive test to overturn the scoreline.

The Egyptian side Future FC took a brilliant first-leg advantage against Sierra Leone’s FC Kallon after a 2-0 win at the SDK stadium in Liberia last Sunday.

As a result, they are within touching distance of a place in the African Confederation Cup next stage.

The former Inter Milan and Monaco forward told Journalist Fajah Barrie: “We’re going to play an open match in Cairo in the return leg – anything can happen in football.”

Kallon’s elder brother, Musa, a member of the Cavaliers technical team, said: “We lost because of naivety and inexperience, but all is not lost. We are going to fight hard to overturn the result in Cairo.”

Fifteen years ago, FC Kallon eliminated Nigerian side Ocean Boys 1-0 on aggregate in the African Champions League preliminary after both sides played to a goalless draw in Nigeria.

The Cavaliers were eliminated by Ivorian Champions Asec Mimosa 3-1, who won both matches to progress.

In the 2012 CAF Confederation Cup, FC Kallon eliminated Cameroon’s Union Sportive de Douala in the preliminary but faced stiff competition against Nigerian Warri Wolves. They won 2-0 on aggregate in the first round.

CAF Confederation Cup FC Kallon FC Future

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Zamalek, Sundowns & two others through to group stage

by FSL News | 15 Oct, 2022 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, CR Belouizdad, Petro de Luanda and Zamalek are the first four teams to reach this year’s CAF Champions League group stage after impressive results.

The 2016 Champions, Sundowns impressively hammered Seychelles champions La Passe 15-1 over two legs to progress. They had won the first leg 7-0 last weekend to put one foot in the group phase.

In Alexandria, Egyptian giants Zamalek proved too strong for Burundi’s Flambeau du Centre sealing through with a 5-1 thumping on the day 6-1 on aggregate.

Algerian side CR Belouizdad overcame their Malian counterparts Djoliba AC 4-1 on aggregate after a 2-0 home triumph on Friday.

Angola’s Petro de Luanda 1-0 victory over Cape Town City means they join the party with a 4-1 aggregate scoreline following their first leg 3-0 win last week.

Cape Town, La Passe, Djoliba and Flambeau still have a place in the continent’s second-tier club competition as they make the second additional preliminary round in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.

CAF Champions League group stage@Crbelouizdadoff @ZSCOfficial @Masandawana & @PeteodeLuanda are through.

12 more teams to join this year's club continental group stage. #AfricanFootball #AfricanTwitter #TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/a6qqzJ0Avw

— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) October 14, 2022

4️⃣ Matches
1⃣8⃣ Goals

Here are the results of today's #TotalEnergiesCAFCL matches! 👇 pic.twitter.com/6VUQsJYjeC

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Mena, Kahunla Queens to kick off inaugural Women’s League

by FSL News | 13 Oct, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

The inaugural Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League will kick off on Saturday when Mena Queens squares off with Kahunla Queens from Kenema.

Wusum Ground in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone is set to host football stakeholders and top dignitaries.

The first gentleman of the Republic of Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio and first lady Fatima Bio to do a joint ceremonial kick-off.

Sunday’s League fixture will see Ram Kamara face Correctional Sports club at the Bo Coronation playing field.

The board comprised seven members. They are chairperson Asmaa James, Jenessi Matturi Secretary-General, Angela Gabbidon ESQ member, Jeneba Essekwi member, Daniella Mansaray member, Zainab S Conteh, member and Emillia Kamara Jengo member.

“This is the first-ever national Women’s, Premier League. Twelve teams will compete, eight from the regions and four from Western Area,” Board chairlady Asmaa James told FSL News.

“For the first time in our history, an organised Women’s Premier League is playing in Kabala, Rutle, Kailahun, Lungi and Mile 38 and so on.”

Excited chairperson Madam James expressed her delight “We are so proud as board members to make this history.”

Mena Queens, Kahunla to kick off the inaugural Sierra Leone Women's Premier League on Saturday in Makeni and on Sunday, Bo Coronation playing field to host Ram Kamara v Correctional. #FSLNews #SaloneTwitter #Womensfootball #AfricanFootball pic.twitter.com/uNLM7y3tSP
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) October 13, 2022

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Coach Amidu Karim speaks after U23 appointment

by FSL News | 12 Oct, 2022 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Newly appointed Sierra Leone U23 head coach Amidu Karim has admitted his delight ahead of Zambia doubleheaders this month.

The former Sierra Leone International, who has been assistant to the senior National A team Leone Stars, will be in the dugout against Zambia on the 22 October at the SKD stadium in Liberia.

Sierra Leone will kick start their Total Energies U23 AFCON 2023 Qualifiers against Zambia next Saturday before the reverse fixture in Lusaka 29th of October.

“This is a great opportunity for me as head coach. I must commend the authority for believing in me,” Coach Amidu Karim told FSL News.

On his Opponent

The former FC Kallon coach is fully aware of the threat Zambia will pose to his side when they face each other in the doubleheader later this month.

“No easy game in African football -we know both ties are going to be difficult against a decent Zambian side. I have been following their preparation – they are looking well-prepared.

They selected a good number of foreign-based – likewise us, we called a few, although this is not a FIFA-approved window.

On his Selections

“I followed all the recent International competitions across all levels. I am working with homebased coach Francis Zappa Koroma and U20 coach Ibrahim Sillah. We have selected players based on recent International competitions.

We have already started working on our game plan. We are not going to be an easy pushover.”

Over two legs, the aggregate winner will face either Egypt or Eswatini in the final qualifying round.

The U23 AFCON tournament will serve as a ticket for the U23 Paris 2024 Olympics.

Zambia seeking a third successive U23 AFCON appearance has not been to the Olympics since Seoul in 1988.

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