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Barnsley will host Sullay Kaikai's Cambridge United in week forty-one of the English League on Friday at Oakwell Stadium.
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Sullay Kaikai’s Cambridge v Barnsley League One preview

Barnsley will host Sullay Kaikai’s Cambridge United in week forty-one of the English League on Friday at Oakwell Stadium.

Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai, who won the Player of the Month award for February, last scored against Carlisle United in their 4-0 win in week 34. 

Cambridge United, also known as the U’s, is in the hunt to improve their season with a strong performance against Barnsley, who are currently fifth in the table and looking to strengthen their position.

Cambridge United has lost their last two games and hasn’t won in their last four matches. Therefore, they must avoid defeat in their upcoming game as it will further dampen their supporters’ morale.

In contrast, Barnsley has won their last five league games against Cambridge United, keeping a clean sheet in each of the previous four matches. 

Furthermore, Cambridge United has only won one of their ten away league games against Barnsley. 

Abu Kamara's Portsmouth ready for trip to Wycombe Wanderers
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Kamara’s Portsmouth ready for trip to Wycombe Wanderers 

Abu Kamara, a native of Sierra Leone, is set to help his team Portsmouth against Wycombe Wanderers in week forty-one of the English League on Friday. 

John Mousinho’s squad will visit Wycombe on Good Friday for a 3 pm kick-off. If they can secure 13 points from the seven remaining fixtures, Portsmouth will guarantee themselves a place in the Championship. 

Abu Kamara, on loan from Norwich, has done exceptionally well in his first full season in senior football with the league leaders. 

He has scored eight goals and played in every League One match for Pompey this season. 

Wycombe Wanderers have only won 1 of their last six games against Portsmouth, failing to score in 3 matches. Portsmouth has lost 3 of their last five games at Wycombe, failing to score in those defeats. 

The home side have lost just 1 of their last ten home games, keeping four clean sheets in their last five matches at Adams Park. 

Portsmouth has not lost any of their last eight games on Good Friday, scoring 16 goals overall.

Chad, Eswatini, Liberia, and South Sudan progress to AFCON 2025 group stage
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Chad, Eswatini, Liberia & South Sudan progress to group stage 

Chad, Eswatini, Liberia, and South Sudan progressed to the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after achieving successful results in the second legs on Tuesday.

Chad, Eswatini, Liberia, and South Sudan will now join the 44 exempted countries for the group stage of the qualifiers. The quartet will be eager to continue their journey towards securing a spot in the prestigious tournament in Morocco.

Eswatini drew 2-2 with Somalia in a crucial match but still advanced with a 5-2 aggregate score thanks to their 3-0 victory in the first leg.

Mauritius 1-2 Chad

In a tense football match at the National Sports Complex Pitch 1 in Saint Pierre, Mauritius faced Chad. Jeremy Villeneuve scored a goal in the 45th minute, giving Mauritius hope, but Chad responded fiercely. Charles Tchouplaou levelled the score in the 74th minute, and Ousmane Hassan sealed Chad’s victory with a goal deep into stoppage time, securing their advancement with a 3-1 aggregate score.

In Monrovia’s Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Liberia and Djibouti played a goalless draw. Despite failing to score in the second leg, Liberia advanced to the next round with a 2-0 aggregate score, thanks to their victory in the first leg.

In Berkane, Morocco, South Sudan and their opponent battled to a goalless draw at the Stade Municipal de Berkane. 

As the aggregate score was tied at 1-1, South Sudan advanced to the next round based on the away goals rule. They had secured a crucial away goal in the first leg, which ultimately made the difference.

Bhantal strengthen grip in League race after Samura's brace
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Bhantal strengthen grip in League race after Samura’s brace

On Sunday, Abubakarr Samura played a key role in Bhantal FC’s impressive 2-1 victory over Diamond Stars at the SLFA Academy Field in Kingtom. 

Their win has cemented their position as title contenders in the Leone Rock Premier League.

The player who stood out during the match was Abubakarr Samura, whose exceptional skills and determination resulted in a brace that helped Bhantal FC win. 

Samura’s exceptional display of talent also earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award, highlighting his importance to the team’s success.

The victory has boosted the morale of the league newcomers. With consistent performances like this, Bhantal FC is proving to be a formidable team in their fruits campaign in the top-tier of Sierra Leone football.

The result moves Bhantal temporarily into second spot, a point behind leaders and reigning defending champions Bo Rangers.

Rangers, with a game on hand, will battle it out on Wednesday against Kholifa Stars as they bid to extend their lead to four points with a win at the Southern Arena.

Meanwhile, FC Kallon will be in the hunt for maximum points over Wilberforce Strikers to regain the second spot on Monday.

𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 stun Lions as Kallon thrash Ports Authority
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Bhantal stun Lions as Kallon thrash Ports Authority

Bhantal FC and FC Kallon secured wins in the eighteenth week of the Sierra Leone Premier League at the newly renovated Sierra Leone Football Association playing field in Kingtom, Freetown.

Kallon moved to the second spot a point ahead of Bhantal, whose last-gasp winner stunned East End Lions. 

On Friday, Bhantal FC made an impressive comeback to secure a crucial 2-1 victory against East End Lions FC. Mohamed Bangura and Mohamed A. Kamara were the standout performers for the visiting team.

East End Lions FC took the lead in the 59th minute, putting Bhantal FC on the back foot. However, Bhantal FC rallied strongly in the second half, showing resilience and determination.

Mohamed Bangura scored for Bhantal in the 80th minute, leading to an intense finish. In the 94th minute, Mohamed A. Kamara secured three vital points for Bhantal FC with a winning goal.

On Saturday, FC Kallon proved too strong for the Ports Authority, scoring five goals against their opponent. Goals from Momoh Lapo Dumbuya, Abu Bakarr Aziz Jalloh, Mamoud Fofanah, Julius Goba, and Yakuba Koroma were more than enough for the Cavaliers as they recorded a 5-0 win. 

Both wins underlined Bhantal and Kallon’s determination in the chase for the Leone Rock Premier League title.

Luawa played to a 1-1 draw with Real Republicans as Bai Bureh Warriors share a goalless draw with Kholifa Stars at the Magburaka playing venue. 

Saturday's Sierra Leone Premier League results
Saturday's Sierra Leone Premier League results