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Samuel Gandi’s hat-trick helps Edwards to a comeback victory
by FSL News

Samuel Gandi’s brace helps Edwards to comeback victory

Old Edwardians staged a remarkable comeback to defeat FC Kallon 4-3 on Wednesday at the SLFA academy playing field.

Despite Kallon taking an early three-goal lead in the first 30 minutes, the May Park Boys put on an impressive performance, scoring four goals to secure the win.

Abu Bakarr Jallon opened the scoring for Kallon in the 2nd minute, and Sam Komba Sylla added two more goals in the 25th and 30th minutes, seemingly securing the home side’s bright start.

In spite of everything, the Edwardians demonstrated resilience and character during the last hour of the game. Alusine Kamara, who was named Man of the Match, initiated the comeback for the May Park Boys in the 31st minute when he capitalized on a loose ball to beat the Kallon keeper.

Samuel Gandhi Impressively scored a brace. The best of his goals came in the 70th minute when he outpaced his marker and unleashed a fine strike to beat the Kallon keeper.

This victory moved Old Edwardians to fourth place, leaving Kallon trailing by seventeen points behind the league leaders, Bo Rangers.

The Edwardians’ next match is against the runaway leaders Bo Rangers, who could clinch the title with maximum points at the South Arena on Saturday, 1st June 2024.

View the Sierra Leone Premier League standings 

Africa World Cup 2026 Qualifying Dates confirmed
by FSL News

Africa World Cup 2026 Qualifying Dates & Venues Confirmed

The African nations will continue their journey to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 next week. Match Day Three and Match Day four of the qualifiers will take place between June 5th and June 11th, 2024.

Nine African teams are guaranteed a spot in the World Cup, while another team will participate in the Play-off Tournament, as the tournament will now feature 48 teams for the first time.

The winners of each group will automatically qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top four runners-up from the groups will compete in a CAF Play-Off tournament.

The winner of the CAF Play-Off Tournament will then advance to the FIFA Play-off Tournament. Here are the fixtures for the matches to be played over the next seven days (all kick-off times are in GMT):

List of fixtures

Match Day 3

Wednesday – 05 June, 2024

  • Sierra Leone v Djibouti (Group A) | 1600 | El Jadida, Morocco
  • Togo v South Sudan (Group B) | 1600 | Lome, Togo
  • Central African Republic v Chad (Group I) | 1600 | Oujda, Morocco
  • Namibia v Liberia (Group H) | 1600 | Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Tunisia v Equatorial Guinea (Group H) | 1900 | Rades, Tunisia

 

Thursday – 06 June, 2024

  • Malawi v  Sao Tome e Principe  (Group H) | 1300 | Lilongwe, Malawi
  • Guinea Bissau v Ethiopia (Group A) | 1600 | Bissau, Guinea Bissau
  • Mauritania v Sudan (Group B) | 1600 | Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Libya v Mauritius (Group D) | 1600 | Tripoli, Libya
  • Congo v Niger (Group E) | 1600 | Kinshasa, DR Congo
  • Egypt v Burkina Faso (Group A) | 1900 | Cairo, Egypt
  • Senegal v DR Congo (Group B) | 1900 | Diamniadio, Senegal
  • Benin v Rwanda (Group C) | 1900 | Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
  • Algeria v Guinea (Group G) | 1900 | Algiers, Algeria
  • Mali v Ghana (Group I) | 1900 | Bamako, Mali

 

Friday – 07 June, 2024

  • Zimbabwe v Lesotho (Group C) | 1300 | Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Mozambique v Somalia (Group G) | 1300 | Maputo, Mozambique
  • Kenya  v Burundi (Group F) | 1300 | Lilongwe, Malawi
  • Uganda v Botswana (Group G) | 1600 | Namboole, Uganda
  • Madagascar v Comoros (Group I) | 1600 | Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Angola v Eswatini (Group D) | 1600 | Luanda, Angola
  • Nigeria v South Africa (Group C) | 1900 | Uyo, Nigeria
  • Morocco v Zambia (Group E) | 1900 | Agadir, Morocco
  • Cote d’Ivoire v Gabon  (Group F) | 1900 | Korhogo, Cote d’Ivoire

 

Saturday – 08 June, 2024

  • Cameroon v Cape Verde (Group D) | 1300 | Douala, Cameroon
  • Gambia v Seychelles (Group F) | 1600 | Berkane, Morocco

 

Match Day 4

Sunday – 09 June, 2024

  • Sao Tome e Principe  v Liberia  (Group H) | 1300 | Oudja, Morocco
  • Djibouti v Ethiopia (Group A) | 1600 | El Jadida, Morocco
  • Congo DR v Togo (Group B) | 1600 | Kinshasa, DR Congo
  • Mauritania v Senegal (Group B) | 1600 | Nouachott, Mauritania
  • Namibia  v Tunisia  (Group H) | 1600 | Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Monday – 10 June, 2024

  • Somalia v Botswana (Group G) | 1300 | Maputo, Mozambique
  • Equatorial Guinea  v Malawi  (Group H) | 1300 | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 
  • Madagascar v Mali (Group I) | 1300 | Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Guinea Bissau v Egypt (Group A) | 1600 | Bissau, Guinea Bissau
  • Benin v Nigeria (Group C) | 1600 | Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
  • Uganda v Algeria  (Group G) | 1600 | Namboole, Uganda
  • Guinea  v Mozambique (Group G) | 1900 | El Jadida, Morocco
  • Ghana  v Central African Republic  (Group I) | 1900 | Kumasi, Ghana
  • Burkina Faso v Sierra Leone (Group A) | 1900 | Bamako, Mali

 

Tuesday – 11 June, 2024

  • South Sudan v Sudan (Group B) | 1300 | Juba, South Sudan
  • Mauritius v Eswatini (Group G) | 1300 | St. Pierre, Mauritius
  • Zambia v  Tanzania (Group E) | 1300 | Ndola, Zambia
  • Kenya v Cote d’Ivoire (Group F) | 1300 | Lilongwe, Malawi
  • Lesotho v Rwanda (Group C) | 1600 | Durban, South Africa
  • Cape Verde  v Libya (Group D) | 1600 | Praia, Cape Verde
  • South Africa v Zimbabwe (Group C) | 1600 | Bloemfontein, South Africa
  • Congo v Morocco (Group E) | 1600 | Kinshasa, DR Congo
  • Chad v Comoros (Group I) | 1600 | Oujda, Morocco
  • Angola v Cameroon (Group D) | 1900 | Luanda, Angola
  • Gabon v Gambia (Group F) | 1900 | Franceville, Gabon
  • Seychelles v Burundi (Group F) | 1900 | Berkane, Morocco
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Ports Authority striker Musa Noah Kamara nets second hat-trick

On Tuesday, Ports Authority’s top scorer, Musa Noah Kamara, scored a hat-trick to lead the team to a 3-1 triump over Bhantal.

The Sierra Leone International recorded his eleventh goal of the season, helping his side move to 12th place on the table. 

Kamara, a former Bo Rangers attacker, is the first player of the season to achieve back-to-back hat-tricks. He is a well-known player in the Sierra Leone topflight league, having previously won the top scorer awards with East End Lions and Bo Rangers.

In January of this year, the Ports Authority officially unveiled their new talisman, Musa Noah Kamara, after the Sierra Leone Football Association confirmed his International Transfer Certificate (ITC), making him eligible to play for the club. 

His arrival was expected to strengthen the Ports’ attack, and he has already demonstrated his capabilities on the pitch.

Forest Green striker Amadou Bakayoko wants Dundee return
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Forest Green striker Amadou Bakayoko wants Dundee return

Sierra Leone international Amadou Bakayoko has praised manager Tony Docherty’s impact during his time at Dens as he expressed his interest in returning to the Scottish Premiership side.

Bakayoko joined Dundee on loan from Forest Green Rovers last season and played a crucial role in helping the Dark Blues secure a top-six finish in the Cinch Premiership. He mentioned that he would appreciate the chance to rejoin Tony Docherty’s side.

When asked about his summer plans, Bakayoko told Courier Sport exclusively, “Not sure at the minute. We’ll have to wait and see. I’m contracted at Forest Green, but I’ll have to speak to them and see what’s possible.”

Would he be keen to return to Dundee? “For sure,” he replied. I think it’s a great league. I think I’ve done decent but I can do a lot better. I didn’t have a full pre-season because of the situation I was in.”

The former Coventry man has been selected for the Sierra Leone squad for World Cup qualifying matches against Djibouti and Burkina Faso in June.

He led the line for the Dee and scored important goals, netting six times and providing five assists in 40 appearances.

However, the 28-year-old is still under contract at Forest Green for next season but hopes to discuss his options with his parent club before the new campaign.

Custis Davies named to Sierra Leone squad for the June qualifiers
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Curtis Davies named in Sierra Leone squad for crucial qualifiers

Curtis Davies has been named to the Sierra Leone squad for the June World Cup qualifiers. Head Coach Amidu Karim has announced his 24 players for the upcoming double-header, which will be the Leone Stars’ third and fourth in the 2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers next month.

According to our source, Davies, 39, has been cleared by FIFA to represent Sierra Leone. The Cheltenham Town defender played in 39 matches across all competitions last season as the team was relegated from English League Two.

Davies made his England under-21 debut on 28 February 2006 against Norway U21s. He was capped three times by the England under-21s from 2006 to 2007.

In October 2023, Davies was called up to the Sierra Leone national team squad for their friendly matches against Benin and Somalia. He played against Somalia in a non-Fifa-sanctioned friendly.

Sierra Leone, having lost to Egypt and a goalless draw against Ethiopia in their opening two matches, must start winning in their third and fourth matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Leone Stars will host Djibouti on June 5th at the Stade El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco. They will then play against Burkina Faso on the 10th at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, Mali.

Midfielder Rodney Michael, who scored against Morocco and Ivory Coast in January friendlies, was also named to the squad.

Indy Eleven striker Augustine Williams, who has scored seven goals in the last thirteen matches for the USL Championship side, has been left out again.

In the current standings, Egypt is leading Group A with six points, followed by Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau with four points each. Sierra Leone and Ethiopia are tied with one point each, while Djibouti has no points after losing their first two games.

Head Coach Amidu Karim has announced the 24 players for the upcoming double-header against Djibouti and Burkina Faso
Head Coach Amidu Karim has announced the 24 players for the upcoming double-header against Djibouti and Burkina Faso