Day: March 25, 2026

CAS confirm Senegal appeal over CAF AFCON final decision
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

CAS confirm Senegal appeal over CAF AFCON final decision

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt of an appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.

The appeal concerns a CAF decision on 17 March 2026 declaring that the Senegal national team forfeited the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 and recording the Moroccan national team as the winners of the match by 3-0.

Registered by CAS on 25 March 2026, the FSF appeal seeks to set aside the CAF decision and declare the FSF winners of AFCON. It also requests an immediate suspension of the time limit to submit an appeal brief until the CAF decision is notified with full grounds. The CAF decision rendered on 17 March 2026 was operative only.

A CAS Arbitral Panel will be appointed to consider this matter. Following this, a procedural calendar will be established. In accordance with CAS procedural rules, an Appellant has twenty days to file an appeal brief with legal arguments, and the Respondents then have a further twenty days to submit an answer containing a statement of defence. At this early stage of proceedings and considering the FSF request to suspend deadlines, it is not possible to anticipate a procedural timeline and to indicate when a hearing will be scheduled.

Matthieu Reeb, CAS Director General, has issued the following comment: “CAS is perfectly equipped to resolve this type of dispute, with the assistance of expert and independent arbitrators. We understand that teams and fans are eager to know the final decision, and we will ensure that arbitration proceedings are conducted as swiftly as possible, while respecting the right of all parties to a fair hearing.”

Swedish side IF Elfsborg sign Momoh Kamara on loan
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Swedish Allsvenskan club Elfsborg sign Momoh Kamara on loan

IF Elfsborg has confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone International Momoh Kamara. The midfielder is joining us on a season-long loan from Minnesota United, with an option to buy.

“I’m really happy to be here! Elfsborg is a big club in Sweden, and this is a huge opportunity for me,” Momoh says.

Momoh, who’s 20 and hails from Sierra Leone, is known for his intense style and solid offensive skills. Before coming to Elfsborg, he played for Minnesota United’s second team in the MLS Next Pro league. Last year, he made a mark by scoring four goals and picking up two assists in 14 games. In the spring season opener, he also provided an assist.

On the international stage, Kamara has been a regular for Sierra Leone, racking up six senior caps and a bunch of youth appearances. He even scored in a World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia last fall, a moment he clearly cherishes.

“It was amazing to score my first goal with the national team in those qualifiers; it really gave me a confidence boost,” he shares.

Starting at Mattia FC in Sierra Leone, Momoh’s journey has taken him through Nigeria, Portugal, and the USA before landing at IF Elfsborg in Borås. He’s looking forward to this next step in his career.

“I’m coming to Elfsborg to really challenge myself, learn new things, and help out the team as much as I can. I’m excited to get started with training soon! Momoh wraps up.

Manager Björn Hamberg says, “We’re thrilled to have Momoh Kamara join us at IF Elfsborg. He’s a young, hungry player ready to develop in our setup, and we believe his skills will fit in really well with the squad.”

Club manager Stefan Andreasson adds, “Momoh stood out to us during the winter, and we were keen to see him in Elfsborg colours. After some good conversations with Minnesota, Momoh showed a genuine interest in joining us. We’ve agreed on a loan for the season with a fixed purchase option. He’s signed, but there are still a few formalities to handle before he can officially join the team.”

Eritrea eye AFCON 2027 gropup stage spot as they face Eswatini
by FSL News

Eritrea eye AFCON 2027 group stage spot as they face Eswatini

Eritrea will break an 18-year hiatus from the Africa Cup of Nations by welcoming Eswatini in the Moroccan city of Meknes on Wednesday, marking the first qualifier for the 2027 tournament.

The Preliminary Round qualifiers begin this week, with twelve teams competing for six spots in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027.

Eritrea needs a positive outcome over two legs to advance into the group stage of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

Twelve of the lower-ranked teams will face off in two-legged matchups, battling for a chance to progress to the group stage playoffs, following a draw that took place in January.

After the success of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, this fresh cycle kicks off as teams aim for a place in next year’s finals hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Exciting matches are expected, starting on March 25 at Stade d’Honneur when Eritrea and Eswatini meet in Meknes. Eswatini will then host the return leg on March 31 at the Somhlolo National Stadium.

Lesotho will take on Seychelles at the Free State Stadium on March 26, with a rematch three days later. Djibouti and South Sudan will clash at Juba Stadium, and on March 26, Somalia plays Mauritius in Matola, before the return leg in Saint Pierre on March 31.

Chad and Burundi will meet in N’Djamena on March 27, also playing a competitive return leg in Bujumbura. Lastly, Sao Tome e Principe faces Ethiopia on March 27, with the second leg in Dire Dawa on March 31.

The six teams advancing from this qualification phase will join the other 42 CAF Member Associations in the finals next year.

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 Preliminary Round Fixtures
Times are GMT

25/03 – 14h00: Érythrée vs Eswatini – Stade d’Honneur, Meknès
31/03 – 14h00: Eswatini vs Eritrea – Somhlolo National Stadium, Lobamba

26/03 – 14h00: Seychelles vs Lesotho – Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
29/03 – 15h00: Lesotho vs Seychelles – Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein

26/03 – 13h00: Djibouti vs South Sudan – Juba Stadium, Juba
29/03 – 13h00: South Sudan vs Djibouti – Juba Stadium, Juba

27/03 – 13h00: Somalia vs Mauritius – Lalgy Arena, Matola
31/03 – 15h00: Mauritius vs Somalia – National Sports Complex, Saint Pierre

27/03 – 13h00: Tchad vs Burundi – Stade Olympique, N’Djamena
31/03 – 13h00: Burundi vs Chad – Stade Intwari, Bujumbura

27/03 – 16h00: Sao Tome e Principe vs Ethiopia – Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium, El Jadida
31/03 – 13h00: Ethiopia vs Sao Tome e Principe – Dire Dawa Stadium

Mohamed Salah set for Liverpool exit at the end of the season
by Football Sierra Leone

Mohamed Salah set for Liverpool’s end of season exit

Mohamed Salah will bring his illustrious career with Liverpool FC to a close at the end of the 2025-26 season, the club has confirmed.

The forward has reached an agreement with the club, marking the end of a remarkable nine-year journey at Anfield. Out of respect and gratitude for the supporters, Salah wanted to share this news as soon as possible to provide clarity about his future.

Since joining from AS Roma in the summer of 2017, the No. 11 has cemented his place among Liverpool’s greatest players. He has been instrumental in securing two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two League Cups, along with the FA Community Shield.

With 255 goals in 435 appearances, the Egyptian forward ranks third on the Reds’ all-time goalscorers list, having claimed the Premier League Golden Boot four times and earned numerous individual accolades along the way.

With much still at stake this season, Salah remains focused on helping Liverpool achieve the best possible finish in the campaign. A proper celebration of his legacy and achievements will come later in the year when he bids farewell to Anfield.

His tally of 255 goals in 435 appearances to date has the Egyptian sitting third on the Reds’ all-time leading goalscorers chart.
His tally of 255 goals in 435 appearances to date has the Egyptian sitting third on the Reds’ all-time leading goalscorers chart,