Category: Sport News

Egypt advance to Olympics football quarter finals undefeated
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Egypt advance to men’s Olympic quarter-finals undefeated

Egypt’s national football team, winners of Group C, stayed undefeated after their first three matches in the group stage. They beat Spain 2-1 on Tuesday and made it to the Paris 2024 Olympics quarter-finals.

The North Africans advanced to the knockout phase as Group C winners – They scored just before halftime when Zizo passed to Ibrahim Adel, who scored from the edge of the area.

Zizo scored again just after the hour mark, taking advantage of a loose back pass. Samu Omorodion got one goal back for Spain in the final minute of normal time, but it was too little too late.

The Pharaohs’ triumph over Spain secured their place in the quarter-finals. The Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan have been eliminated from the tournament.

Egypt will likely face Paraguay, Mali, or Israel in the quarter-finals, while Spain is expected to face Japan in their next match as they continue in their pursuit for the gold medal.

Spain 1-2 Egypt Goals Egypt scorer: Adel (42, 62) Spain scorer: Omorodion (90)

Mogbwemo Queens set for Champions League AS Mandé test
by FSL News

Mogbwemo Queens set for AS Mandé opening qualifying test

Sierra Leone’s league champions, Mogbwemo Queens, are eagerly gearing up to kick off their CAF Women’s Championship Qualifiers.

They recently won their second league title and have turned their focus on their upcoming match against Association Sportive de Mandé in the Champions League opener at the Southern Arena in Bo City.

The Mandekas ladies will be a great opening contest for the Sierra Leone Champions. The tournament will take place from Tuesday, August 1st to Sunday, August 11th, 2024 in Sierra Leone.

Teams from WAFU Zone “A” will compete at the Southern Arena, with all eyes on Mogbwemo Queens, the champions of the Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League 2023/24.

Mogbwemo Queens will face tough competition from teams such as Association Sportive de Mandé from Mali, Determined Girls from Liberia, Aigles de la Médina from Senegal, and Red Scorpion from the Gambia.

Adama Paulina Suma has named a squad of 25 women, who will be competing in the qualifiers. The tournament promises a thrilling and passionate display of women’s football, as teams compete for victory in what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable event.

Adama Paulina Suma has named a squad of 25 women, who will be competing in the qualifiers.
Adama Paulina Suma has named a squad of 25 women, who will be competing in the qualifiers.
Marseille confirm Ivorian-born Ismaël Koné's arrival to Ligue 1
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Marseille unveil Ivorian-born Ismaël Koné

Canadian international Ismael Kone, who was born in Ivory Coast, has been unveiled by Marseille. His arrival was announced by the French Ligue 1 side on Tuesday.

The midfielder, who has earned 22 caps for his country, transferred to Watford from CF Montreal halfway through the 2022/23 season. During his time with the Hornets, the 22-year-old made 63 appearances in all competitions and scored four goals.

On 28th June 2024, Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille announced the permanent signing of Koné for a reported transfer fee of £15m, including add-ons.

In June 2023, Kone was called up to the Canadian national team for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals. He scored a goal in the second leg of the quarterfinals against Jamaica.

Additionally, in June 2024, Kone was named to Canada’s squad for the 2024 Copa América. He scored an impressive overhead kick to level the score in the third-place match against Uruguay, 22 minutes into the game.

Turkish side Ankara Keciorengucu unveil Steven Caulker
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Turkish side Ankara Keciorengucu unveil Steven Caulker

Sierra Leone captain Steven Caulker has been unveiled after signing a one-year deal with the Turkish second-tier side Ankara Keciorengucu of the TFF First League, with an option for another year.

In a recent post, Caulker expressed his happiness at finally getting an opportunity after struggling to find a club following a year away from playing.

In December last year, Caulker, a former defender for Tottenham and Liverpool, had to cut short a player/coach deal with Spanish club FC Malaga City due to work permit issues.

Ankara Keçiörengücü Sports Club, located in the Keçiören district of Ankara, competes in the TFF First League.

Caulker joined Alanyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig on January 15, 2019, and later signed with Fenerbahçe in June 2021, spending the 2021–22 season on loan at Gaziantep.

In August 2022, Caulker joined Fatih Karagümrük but left in December 2022. In January 2023, he joined Wigan Athletic.

Aged 32, Caulker represented Sierra Leone in AFCON 2021 and plans to continue supporting the national side in the World Cup and 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

Emergency Appeals Committee reverse Freetown City's judgement
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Intriguing twist in Sierra Leone Premier League relegation battle

Freetown City and Wilberforce Strikers have been granted a replay by the Premier League Emergency Appeals Committee, overturning the previous decision.

However, no date was mentioned to replay the remaining minutes of June’s 30th top-tier football contest, which was later abandoned due to chaos.

The issue began on June 30, the second-to-last day of the league. A disputed penalty was awarded to Wilberforce Strikers in the 52nd minute while FCFC was leading 1-0. This resulted in the match being stopped and eventually called off by the referee.

A replay win for Freetown City will mean Real Republicans are relegated from the Sierra Leone top-tier men’s football league.

The previous Ruling – On July 19, 2024, the Disciplinary Committee awarded three points and two goals to Wilberforce Strikers, claiming that FCFC fans, officials, and players had behaved improperly. FCFC denies this claim.

A recap of the Emergency Appeals Committee’s decision

The Emergency Appeals Committee’s report states that the remaining minutes of the match between Freetown City Football Club and Wilberforce Strikers should be played according to Rule 23.2 to Rule 23.2.8 of the SLFA Premier League Rules and Regulations 2023.

The report recommends lifting the fine imposed on Abdul K. Turay, the captain of Freetown City Football Club. The Committee did not find evidence supporting the claim that he assaulted the referee, besides the referee’s report.

New Premier League Emergency Appeals Committee ruling in full in case between Freetown City and Wilberforce Strikers