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Coach Amidu Karim names Sierra Leone team for Chad and Zambia
by @football_sierra

Coach Amidu Karim names squad for Chad and Zambia

Sierra Leone has announced a 25-man squad for African Cup of Nations matches against Chad and Zambia next month. The Leone Stars will host Chad on September 6th in Liberia and play against Zambia away on September 10th, 2024.

Coach Karim’s side is gearing up for Morocco 2025 with an exciting opening match against Les Sao of Chad, set to take place in Liberia.

The Leone Stars ranked 56 places higher than their opponents, will face off against Les Sao of CHAD at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium on September 6th. Following this, they will confront Zambia’s Chipolopolo on the 9th for the second match-day at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Only the top two teams from each group in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers will secure a spot in the final tournament.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to take place in Morocco from December 2025 to January 2026.

Kamboi Eagles and Star Sport Academy have been promoted to the Sierra Leone Premier League.
by FSL News

Kamboi Eagles and Star Sport promoted to the Premier League

Kamboi Eagles and Star Sports Academy have been promoted to the Sierra Leone Premier League for the 2024/25 season.

A year after their relegation, Kamboi Eagles secured their top-tier league spot with a convincing 3-1 victory over Masoya FC at Wusum Field in Makeni City.

On the other hand, Star Sport Academy is set to mark its debut in the elite Sierra Leone men’s league with a notable 1-0 win over Abacha FC.

At the Wusum ground, Masoya FC and Abacha FC are battling for third place, with both teams still having a chance to compete for the final spot on Saturday.

This upcoming match holds significant importance for both teams as they look to conclude their season positively and potentially secure a spot in the prestigious elite league for the first time.

The performances of Kamboi Eagles and Star Sports Academy highlight their talent and determination in securing their promotions, laying the groundwork for an action-packed upcoming season in the Sierra Leone Premier League.

A year after their relegation, Kamboi Eagles secured their top-tier league spot with a convincing 3-1 victory over Masoya FC at Wusum Field in Makeni City.
A year after their relegation, Kamboi Eagles secured their top-tier league spot with a convincing 3-1 victory over Masoya FC at Wusum Field in Makeni City.
Ivorian side San Pedro edge Bo Rangers to progress
by FSL News

Ivorian side San Pedro edge out Bo Rangers to progress

Ivorian team San Pedro advanced with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Bo Rangers FC in the first-round preliminary of the CAF Champions League on Sunday Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Laurent Pokou Stadium.

In a nail-biting match, San Pedro secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bo Rangers FC of Sierra Leone.

A disappointing first leg 1-1 home draw for Bo Rangers at the Southern Arena last Saturday was crucial for the Ivorians.

Sunday’s decisive goal in the first round of the second leg was scored by Mouhamadou Karamoko in the 80th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Bo Rangers.

Neither team was clinical in the first hour until Mouhamed Karamoko’s only goal for the home side. Bo Rangers, under Head Coach John Keister, rued missed opportunities that could have changed the outcome in their favour.

Keister recognized similarities between this match and their previous encounter, acknowledging their failure to convert scoring chances had proven costly.

Rangers’ key moment was when Suffian Kalokoh missed a prime opportunity to alter the result.

Sunday's CAF Champions League Result at the Laurent Pokou Stadium
Sunday's CAF Champions League Result at the Laurent Pokou Stadium
Senegal's Jaraaf ease past Lions in CAF Confed preliminary
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Senegal’s Jaraaf ease past Lions in CAF Confed preliminary

On Sunday, Senegal’s Jaraaf Dakar secured their spot in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup with a 3-0 victory over Sierra Leone’s East End Lions.

The “Green and Whites” delivered a strong performance, with Souleymane Cissé netting a hat-trick, including a goal just 46 seconds into the match at the Stade Lat-Dior in Thies, Senegal.

A dominant 4-0 aggregate victory earned them a match against Cote d’Ivoire’s Racing Club d’Abidjan in the next round in September.

In another match, Togo’s ASCK managed to win 2-0 against Niger’s AS FAN after a challenging first-leg draw.

This victory set up an exciting matchup with Ivorians ASEC Mimosas for the “Kozah Drivers.”

Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup results
Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup results
First-leg Confederation Cup defeat for hosts East End Lions
by FSL News

East End Lions suffer first-leg Confederation Cup defeat

On Sunday, ASC Jaraaf from Senegal secured a 1-0 victory over East End Lions in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup at the Southern Arena. (Photo Credit EE Lions)

After an intriguing first hour of the contest – substitute Papa Souleymane Dione accounted for Jaraaf’s goal in the 77th minute. But, before their goal, they missed a penalty in the first half and hit the woodwork.

Head coach Malick Daf mentioned that despite the missed penalty and hitting the woodwork. “The team showcased a strong effort against the home side, who had the advantage of local support.”

Daf and his side have immediately turned their attention to the return fixtures next weekend in Senegal. “We’ll return home to prepare for the next match, knowing we will be facing a strong opponent.”

Coach Daf also commented on the missed penalty, saying that even the best players can miss a penalty and emphasized that what matters is the overall result.

East End Lions’ head coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara described the result as ‘disappointing’ while expressing hope to overturn the result in Senegal in the upcoming game.

The second leg is scheduled for Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Stade Lat Dior in Senegal.

CAF Confederation Cup first leg preliminary results
CAF Confederation Cup first leg preliminary results