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FC Kallon ready for SPAL after opening draw in Italy

by FSL News | 21 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

After a 2-2 draw in the opening match against PISA sporting club, FC Kallon set to entertain SPAL Primavera in their second match of the Viareggio Cup on Wednesday at the Ferrara Stadium in Cecina, Itlay.

Unisa Dumbuya and Mohamed Koroma were on the score sheet as FC Kallon rallied PISA to a 2-2 draw in their Viareggio tournament opener on Monday, March 20, at “Rossetti” stadium in Cecina.

Pisa Sporting Club were making their debut in the 2023 edition of the Viareggio Cup.

Coach Masi’s Nerazzurri’s side went up 2-0 at the end of the first half, but they were pegged back by resilient Kallon in the second half.

It was an intense contest from both sides, but PISA paid for lacking concentration in the second half.

The first half finished 2-0 with goals from Redzic (flying in from Lormanis’ cross from the right) and Panicucci from the penalty he had won.

In the second half, Sierra Leone’s side achieved a better success rate in the final third as they secured a draw.

SPAL Primavera, on the other hand, played to a 1-1 draw in their opening match against Honved Budapest.

Monday 20 March – Kallon 2-2 Pisa

Wednesday 22 March SPAL- Kallon

“Ferrara” stadium in Cecina, 3.00 pm

Friday 24 March HONVÉD-KALLON

Carrara (MS) / “Fossa dei Leoni” sports field (3 pm) (Synthetic)

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The rounds and schedule of the 73rd Viareggio Cup, which will kick off next Monday, March 20, have been finalized.

Caulker paints picture of Sierra Leone chances in São Tomé duel

by FSL News | 21 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Sierra Leone captain Steven Caulker has urged focus from his national teammates ahead of crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches this week.

Caulker, 31, acknowledged that every player must focus and be ready for challenging encounters against their Central African opponent. Any fumble displayed in São Tomé ties will hurt Sierra Leone AFCON’s back-to-back qualification chances.

45,000 seater Grand Stade Adrar Agadir in Morocco will host both critical 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches on the 22 and 26 of March, respectively.

The Wigan Athletic centerback has called on his colleagues to be mentally ready ahead of Wednesday and Sunday crunch ties against the ‘Falcons and True Parrots of Sao Tome of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nation qualifiers at the Grand Stade Agadir, Morocco.

“It’s a must-win game for us. Because if we must qualify, we should win these games. “These are two important games against São Tomé and Príncipe, and today (Monday) is our first training session. We all know the importance of these matches,” Caulker told FSL News.

He reiterated, “I don’t need to tell them much because every player here knows how significant these two matches are. The coach gave us his message before the training, and the match will not be easy. We have to be mentally and physically ready for these matches.”

On injuries to Osman Kakay and Rodney Michael

“Unfortunately, we have suffered two big losses (Osman Kakay and Rodney Michael), but that’s football.

“Both injuries are a big blow, but the boys who’ve come in have shown today their quality and are more than able to replace these guys. We’re expecting Sao Tome to put up a strong fight and go at us defiantly.

“We have to be ready because I am sure we will see a different Sao Tome to the side that played against Nigeria”. He, however, called on Sierra Leoneans to be patient and pray for success ahead.”

Sitting third in Group A, Sierra Leone will resume action in the race to Ivory Coast 2023 against São Tomé and Príncipe on Wednesday 22nd, 2023, before the second leg on 26 in Morocco.

This will be the sixth meeting between the two nations. Their last meeting was a goalless draw in Africa Cup of Nations 1st round 2nd leg Freetown 16 June 2012. Sao Tome e Principe won the first leg 2-1 at home on 29 February 2012.

By Martin Wusha Conteh in Agadir, Morocco.

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Seven foreign-based boost Sierra Leone camp

by FSL News | 20 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

Seven foreign-base players out of twelve invited by head coach John Keister have arrived safely at the Southern city of Morocco Agadir ahead of crucial qualifiers against São Tomé and Príncipe.

Leone Stars of Sierra Leone set to engage their Central African counterparts on Wednesday the 22nd in the first of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers match day three before their second meeting on the 26.

Already in camp are the thirteen home stars and seven foreign based in readiness for their crucial doubleheader.

The foreign-based are skipper Steven Caulker- Wigan Athletic, Kamil Conteh from Gateshead, Sullay Kai Kai- MK Dons, twin brothers Alhassan Koroma and Alusine Koromo RB Linense, Augustus Kargbo- Crotone and Emmanuel Samadia from the Israeli side- Hapoel Rishon.

The others are expected to arrive later this evening as preparation continues. The team resided at the Riu Palace Hotel, Tikida Taqhazout.

45,000 seater Grand Stade Adrar Agadir in Morocco will host both critical 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches on the 22 and 26 of March, respectively.

Sitting third in Group A, Sierra Leone will resume action in the race to Ivory Coast 2023 against São Tomé and Príncipe on Wednesday 22nd, 2023, before the second leg on 26 in Morocco.

This will be the sixth meeting between the two nations. Their last meeting was a goalless draw in Africa Cup of Nations 1st round 2nd leg Freetown 16 June 2012. Sao Tome e Principe won the first leg 2-1 at home on 29 February 2012.

TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to be the 34th edition of the biennial African international association football tournament organized by CAF.

By Martin Wusha Conteh in Agadir Morocco

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Idris Kanu nets Barnet’s equaliser in County draw

by FSL News | 19 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sierra Leone’s Idris Kanu scored just before the break for Barnet as they share spoils with Notts County at the Hive on Saturday.

The 1-1 draw at Barnet means the visitors lose ground on National League leaders Wrexham in the promotion race.

The Magpies broke the deadlock three minutes before half-time when Ruben Rodrigues’ clever pass was swept home by Macaulay Langstaff.

But the hosts equalised just minutes later when Idris Kanu powerfully headed in off the crossbar.

It was Kanu’s tenth goal of the season in all competitions and his fourth in last season’s games for Barnet.

The visitors continued to pile on the pressure but could not find a winner as they slipped three points behind Wrexham, who also have a game in hand.

We have to settle for a point. pic.twitter.com/TaeYZbOJrg
— Notts County FC (@Official_NCFC) March 18, 2023

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Kaikai signals Sao Tome warning after MK Dons winner

by FSL News | 18 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

Sierra Leone International Sullay Kaikai scored the only goal as MK Dons moved out of the League One relegation places with a victory over Accrington, who dropped into the bottom four.

Kaikai, who has seven caps for the Leone Stars, will link up with his national team following this weekend’s Sky Bet League One win over Accrington Stanley.

The Dons started strongly and had a Jack Tucker header cleared off the line before they opened the scoring after eight minutes.

A one-two between Conor Grant and Kaikai ended with the latter beating two players and squeezing the ball home from a tight angle for his second goal of the campaign.

The visitors continued to force the pace, Paris Maghoma firing straight at Toby Savin, and Mohamed Eisa’s effort deflected off target before the break.

Stanley’s first shot on target came after 57 minutes as keeper Jamie Cumming dived to keep out Tommy Leigh’s strike.

The home side pressed after that with several goalmouth scrambles and Leigh heading down into the arms of Cumming.

MK Dons substitute Max Dean could have doubled their advantage with 17 minutes left when he burst through but was denied by Savin’s legs.

The game was on a knife edge, but the Dons held out.

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