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CAF confirm CHAN Championship 2024 final tournament dates
by @football_sierra

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.

Striker Abu Kamara makes debut in Hull City defeat
by FSL News

Striker Abu Kamara makes debut in Hull City defeat

Striker Abu Kamara made his debut in Hull City’s 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield United. The Blades scored in each half with goals from Gustavo Hamer and Sam McCallum.

The Tigers’ head Coach Tim Walter made three changes to the starting XI, including the debut of Abu Kamara and deadline day signing Mohamed Belloumi.

In the game, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi had the first opportunity, but his low left-footed finish missed the target.

Meanwhile, Kamara’s low cross almost resulted in an own goal before he was subbed off.  

Sheffield United took the lead from the resulting corner, as Belloumi lost the ball – and Hamer scored with a low shot. Sam Benjamin McCallum doubled the visitor’s lead as they held on to a 2-0 win.

As a result, Hull City are third from bottom in the English Champions 2024/25 campaign after only five games into the season.

Kamara joined the Tigers from Norwich on deadline day for an undisclosed fee.

Hull City: Pandur, Coyle, Jones, McLoughlin, Giles (Drameh 45′), Burns (Slater 68′), Belloumi (Palmer 68′), Ömür, Mehlem, Kamara (Millar 45′), Bedia

Subs: Simons, Zambrano, Jacob, Racioppi, Burstow.

Sheffield Utd: Cooper, Gilchrist (Seriki 83′), Souttar, Ahmedhodzic, Burrows, Rak-Sakyi (Brooks 62′), Vinicius Souza, Arblaster, Hamer (McCallum 62′), O’Hare (Brewster 62′), Moore (Shackleton 88′)

Subs: Brewster, Davies, Campbell, Norrington-Davies, Peck.

Brentford's Yoane Wissa set to miss DRC AFCON qualifiers next month
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Brentford’s Yoane Wissa set to miss DRC AFCON qualifiers next month

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa suffered an ankle injury against Manchester City and may be sidelined for a couple of months.

The injury could impact DR Congo’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Despite scoring the opening goal in their 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Wissa is not expected to return until November.

Sebastien Desabre’s team (DRC) will play against Tanzania at home and away next month, followed by their final two fixtures in November.

Furthermore, his injury has left a big void in Brentford’s attack following the departure of Ivan Toney and Igor Thiago’s injury.

Brentford’s Coach Thomas Frank expressed frustration but is determined to find a solution.

“Everybody was saying we bought Igor Thiago to replace Ivan [Toney], but we still had Wissa. We bought Igor Thiago to build the squad and provide competition in the squad,” the 50-year-old coach said.

“Wissa had a perfect season last year, and I thought he started the season very well this year, with three goals in four games – that’s a perfect number. He’s just been very important for us, and his absence will leave a hole. But, again, I will find a solution.”

This leaves a big void in Brentford’s attack following the departure of Ivan Toney and Igor Thiago’s injury.

Sudan’s Al Hilal SC earn positive result against San Pedro
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Sudan’s Al Hilal SC earn positive result against San Pedro

Sudan’s Al Hilal SC had a crucial 2-2 away draw against FC San Pedro in the first leg of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League second preliminary round.

Managed by Florent Ibenge, the Al Hilal team fought back from a 2-1 deficit to level the match, giving them a better chance of advancing to the group stage.

The Ivorian team took the lead through Guy Bedi in the 32nd minute, but Mohamed Abdel Raman equalized for Al Hilal after 42 minutes.

San Pedro’s Goudouss Bamba then restored their lead in the 65th minute, but Raman scored his second goal with six minutes left, ensuring Al Hilal’s hopes of progressing to the group stage.

Kenya’s Gor Mahia FC suffered a 3-0 defeat to Egypt’s Al Ahly at Nyayo Stadium. Rami Rabia and Percy Tau scored for Al Ahly in the first 15 minutes, with Tau adding another goal after 74 minutes.

Additionally, Somalia’s Dekedeha FC lost 4-1 to Esperance de Tunis with Yan Sasse and Adepoji Oluwasen scoring for their respective teams.

Egypt's Al-Masry edged Al Hilal in the CAF Confederation Cup campaign
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Egypt’s Al-Masry suffer CAF Confed defeat to Al Hilal

Egyptian Premier League side Masry began their CAF Confederation Cup journey with a narrow 3-2 loss to hosts Al Hilal of Libya in the first leg of the second preliminary round on Sunday.

Striker Salah Mohsen scored just a minute before halftime, latching onto a precise assist from winger Abdel-Rehim Daghmoum to control the ball in the area and slot it home.

Midfielder Mohammed Al-Shiteewi levelled the score for Al Hilal five minutes before the break with a powerful strike from outside the box. Mohsen put Masry back in the lead in the 63rd minute with a well-placed shot in the box.

In the 68th minute, Al-Hilal’s captain, Faisal El Badri, scored the equalizer with a header from a sharp cross outside the area. Ten minutes before the final whistle, Al-Shiteewi secured the victory for Al Hilal with a close-range header.

Despite Masry coach Ali Maher making three substitutions, Al Hilal’s defence held firm, securing a 3-2 victory. The return leg is scheduled for next week in Port Said.