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CRB face tough task against Senegal's AS Douanes in CAF CL
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CRB face tough task against Senegal’s AS Douanes in CAF CL

Algerian giant needs to win and reverse their 1-0 loss to Senegal’s AS Douanes later today at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Belgaïd, Oran, Algeria.

After losing 1-0 in the first leg of the second round of the Champions League qualifiers at the Stade Mamadou Konaté, Chabab Riadhi Belouizdad is aiming to overturn the deficit and advance to the group stages of the top-tier inter-club competition.

The Senegalese champions hosted the first match in Bamako, Mali, as they do not have a stadium meeting CAF requirements in Dakar.

They surprised the Algerian giants with a late goal, securing a shock win with Charles Pitriopia’s 84th-minute strike.

It is expected to be a close contest between the teams in the race for the Champions League group stage.

Guinea's Syli Junior register first WAFU U20 win
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Guinea’s Syli Juniors register first WAFU U20 win

On Wednesday, Guinea’s U20 team, the Syli Juniors, defeated Guinea Bissau 3-1 in the WAFU A U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament, showing their determination from the start.

After the Syli Juniors’ goalless draw against Sierra Leone last Sunday, today’s victory is crucial in their quest to advance to the knockout stages.

They have earned four points, while Liberia has three points and Sierra Leone has one point. Liberia will face Sierra Leone at 4 p.m. GMT today.

In Group B, defending champions Senegal defeated Mali 2-0 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Monday.

The Senegalese team, which includes U17 African champions Yaya Diémé and Serigne Fallou Diouf, is aiming to defend their title in a challenging group that also includes Mauritania and Gambia.

The WAFU B U20 tournament will take place from September 15 to 30, 2024, and the two finalists will earn a spot in the 2025 TotalEnergies U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

CAF confirm CHAN Championship 2024 final tournament dates
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CAF confirm CHAN Championship 2024 tournament dates

After the recent CAF Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe confirmed the dates for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) final tournament.

Senegal is the current CHAN champion, having defeated hosts Algeria two years ago in Algiers. The competition is for players in their country’s domestic leagues.

The African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) 2024 will take place from February 1 to February 28, 2025. The first round of qualifiers is scheduled for the weekend of October 25-27, 2024.

CAF plans to host CHAN in East Africa and will provide details about the stadiums and other venues for the competition in the future.

Dr Motsepe visited some of the venues in Kenya and emphasized the need for everyone to work together quickly to ensure that all venues and facilities are ready for the competition.

Victor Osimhen makes debut as Galatasaray thrash Çaykur Rizespor
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Victor Osimhen makes debut as Galatasaray thrash Rizespor

On Saturday, Nigerian International Victor Osimhen made his debut in the fifth week of the Trendyol Super League as Galatasaray hosted Çaykur Rizespor at the RAMS Park.

The Cimbom won the match 5-0, with goals scored by Davinson Sanchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Gabriel Sara, Dries Mertens and Barış Alper Yılmaz.

Galatasaray, who have played one less match in the league, have won four out of four and increased their points to 12 while scoring 14 and conceding three goals.

Rizespor, who have four points, have conceded a combined ten goals against Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.

The striker post-match, “I am very happy to be here. This is my first time in this city. We met with our fans. I am happy that we won by such a big margin in my first match. We want to continue like this and win every match.”

 

Striker Alhaji Kamara in line for CD Mafra Liga Portugal 2 debut
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Striker Alhaji Kamara in line for Mafra  Liga Portugal 2 debut

Sierra Leonean striker Alhaji Kamara, who is on loan to Portuguese club CD Mafra, could debut this weekend.

Kamara signed for Mafra from Norwegian side FC Midtjylland until the summer of 2025. The former Randers striker could make his debut on September 15 at home against Tondela.

Presently sixth on the log, Mafra host Tondela on Sunday at the Estádio Municipal de Mafra in search of a back-to-back win in the Portuguese Liga Portugal SABSEG and Kamara could be key to that if selected.

“The striker is the latest addition to the CD Mafra attack. Born on April 16, 1994, Kamara is from Sierra Leone and has an international career marked by spells in Sweden, Malaysia, the USA, Saudi Arabia and Moldova.

Over the last six years, the striker has played in the Danish leagues – and in the previous two seasons, he has played for FC Midtjylland, where he’s coming from on loan,” Mafra noted.