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Dates Confirmed for Champions League, Confederation Cup draw
by FSL News

Dates Confirmed for CAF Interclub quarter-final draw

The Quarter-Final draw for the 2023/24 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. 

The draw will be held in Cairo, Egypt, starting with the CAF Confederation Cup at 2:00 PM Cairo time (noon GMT), followed by the CAF Champions League at 3:00 PM Cairo time (1:00 PM GMT).

The CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals teams have been determined after the group stage ended this weekend.

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals Qualified teams:

Al Ahly (Egypt), ASEC Mimosas (Cote d’Ivoire), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Atletico Petroleos (Angola), TP Mazembe (DR Congo), Simba SC (Tanzania), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Young Africans (Tanzania).

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals Qualified teams:

USM Alger (Algeria), Zamalek (Egypt), Dreams FC (Ghana), RS Berkane (Morocco), Modern Future (Egypt), Abu Salem (Libya), Rivers United (Nigeria), Stade Malien (Mali).

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CAF Confederation Cup's last eight set for quarter-final draw
by FSL News

Confederation Cup last eight set for quarter-final draw

The final eight teams to compete in the 2023/24 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup were confirmed on Sunday, March 3, after the conclusion of Match Day 6 in the group stages.

Four previous winners will be in the draw – the final list of quarter-finalists includes Rivers United from Nigeria, Dreams FC of Ghana, Abu Salem of Libya, and the Egyptian side Modern Future.

The four former champions are Rivers United, Dreams FC, Abu Salem, and Modern Future, who have all been exceptional in the competition and will be looking to make a name for themselves on the continent.

Last season’s winner of the competition – USM Alger, went on to lift the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup in a thrilling encounter against record CAF Champions League holders Al Ahly.

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Bo Rangers beat Bhantal to maintain lead in Leone Rock Premier League
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Bo Rangers beat Bhantal to maintain top spot

On Saturday, Bo Rangers FC secured a 2-0 victory against Bhantal FC in a highly contested first-round final Sierra Leone league match at the Southern Arena Stadium in Bo City. 

Mohamadu Lamin scored for the host in the opening two minutes before Yusuf Sesay doubled the host lead in the 75th-minute crucial tie in the race for top place.

John Keister’s side displayed an exceptional performance, leaving the visiting side unable to secure anything from the tie. Despite displaying great determination, the visitors were unable to break the host’s resolute defence.

The reigning and defending champions remain top of the table with 37 points – extended their lead by 6 points after their crucial win.

FC Kallon is in second on 32 points – while Bhantal FC is in 3rd position with 31 points.

Both sets of fans witnessed an exciting clash between two top-tier teams, with Bo Rangers FC ultimately coming out on top with a well-deserved victory. 

The victory cements Bo Rangers’ position at the top of the table, while Bhantal FC will take the time to regroup and prepare for their upcoming matches with renewed determination.

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Sierra Leone's Leone Rock Premier League First Round standings
Sierra Leone's Leone Rock Premier League First Round standings
Issa Kallon nets Nantong Zhiyun's debut goal in the Chinese Super League
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Issa Kallon nets Zhiyun’s debut goal in Chinese Super League 

On Saturday, Sierra Leone International Issa Kallon made a bold debut for Nantong Zhiyun in the Chinese Super League opening game of the 2024 season.

Nantong Zhiyun played away to Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Kallon, who is 28 years old, scored the equalizer for Nantong Zhiyun in the 67th minute. He received a pass and slotted the ball at the bottom right of the net. 

The home team, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, was held to a draw by Nantong Zhiyun.

Kallon had joined Nantong Zhiyun after winning the title of last season with Shanghai Port. 

He started his football career as a youth exponent from FC Utrecht and made his Eredivisie debut on 24th August 2014 in a 1-2 away win against Feyenoord on 24 August 2014 in a 1–2 away win against Feyenoord.

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Attacker Isaac Babadi signs new PSV Eindhoven until 2028
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Attacker Isaac Babadi signs new PSV Eindhoven deal until 2028

PSV has agreed to sign Isaac Babadi, an eighteen-year-old midfielder from the PSV Academy, to a four-and-a-half-year contract. Babadi expressed his happiness and pride as he looks forward to playing for PSV in the coming years.

Isaac Babadi, a talented midfielder signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with PSV after making his debut in both the Eredivisie and the UEFA Champions League this season. 

He aims to help PSV win the championship and become an important basic player. 

Director of Football Affairs Earnest Stewart is thrilled to have Isaac on the team and praises his creativity and ability to hold his own in a team with a lot of quality. 

Last season, Isaac played thirty games in the Kitchen Champion Division, scoring five times. 

Since his official debut in August 2023, he has played seventeen games for PSV 1 and scored his first Eredivisie goal in February.

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