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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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Blackpool partner WHI & CANCER UK-SL in humanitarian work

by FSL News | 17 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, International, National Sport News Sierra Leone, Sport News

On Saturday, the 18th of March 2023, the Mighty Blackpool will join children with disabilities in their beach carnival organised by World Hope International as part of the commitment of their Chairman, Rodney Michael, to get the club to contribute to humanitarian and charitable events and causes using their football status and popularity to benefit humanity.

In addition, the club has consented to partner with CANCER UK-SL in raising awareness amongst football fans about the dangers of PROSTATE CANCER.

CANCER UK-SL and MBFC will work on the launch details expected soon.

Brief History

Presently, in second position in the Sierra Leone Premier League, Mighty Blackpool is one of the country’s most decorated outfits with strong continental recognition.

Their history stretches back to 1923, the Western Area club was founded under the name Socro United.

CAF Quater-Finals

In 1989 Mighty Blackpool reached the quarter-final stages of the African Cup of Champions Clubs, the first time a club from Sierra Leone had reached that stage.

In the first round, they beat reigning champions ES Sétif from Algeria, and in the second round, they defeated Djoliba Athletic Club from Mali before losing to Tonnerre Yaounde from Cameroon in the quarter-finals.

Sierra Leone Top Flight National Champions Titles

1968, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001

Sierra Leone FA Cup Winners

1983, 1988, 1994, 2000

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FC Kallon set for Viareggio Cup opener against PISA

by FSL News | 17 Mar, 2023 | African News, Football Africa, Sport News

This year’s Sierra Leone CAF Confederation Cup representative, FC Kallon, will arrive at Milan Malpensa airport on Saturday ahead of their opening Group 4A opener against Italian side PISA Sporting club on Monday, March 22, at the Rossetti” Stadium (3.00 pm) local time.

All arrangements were finalised as they departed for Italy this morning for the 73rd edition of the Viareggio tournament set to run from March 20-April 3 with a 31-man delegation of 20 players and 11 officials.

The 32 participating teams were drawn into eight groups of four teams, and according to the regulations, the top two finishers in each group will qualify for the knockout stage en route to the final.

The 2023 Viareggio is FC Kallon’s third tournament in Itlay as they billed to face Italian side Spal, Honvéd (Hungary) and PISA (Italy) in Group 4A.

FC Kallon 73rd Viareggio Cup Group 4A schedule

Monday 20 March. Kallon-Pisa

“Rossetti” stadium in Cecina, 3.00 pm

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.

Rodney Michael out of São Tomé and Príncipe qualifiers

by FSL News | 16 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Attacker Rodney Michael will not be part of Sierra Leone next week after he suffered a recurring hamstring injury in preparation for a club match scheduled for this weekend.

During a training session for this weekend’s match, Rodney suffered a recurring hamstring injury and has been advised by the club medical team to withdraw from the national and club games due in the next ten days.

Rodney had recovered and was part of the club squad for last week’s games and was looking forward to playing for his Montenegrin side FC Monar Bar this weekend and Leone Stars games against Sao Tome.

Leone Stars Head Coach has been informed of the latest development.

Micheal, 23, was named in the Sierra Leone squad for next week’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against São Tomé and Príncipe in Morocco.

Sierra Leone is billed to face Sao Tomé and Principe twice on Wednesday, 22 March and Sunday, 26 March, with both games taking place at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco.

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Sullay selected in Sierra Leone squad – MK Dons

by FSL News | 15 Mar, 2023 | Football Africa, Players Abroad News, Sport News

Sullay Kaikai has been selected in the Sierra Leone squad for their upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification double-header against Sao Tomé and Principe.

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

Sierra Leone is set to face Sao Tomé and Principe twice on Wednesday, 22 March (6 pm) and Sunday, 26 March (5 pm), with both games taking place at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco.

The Leone Stars are currently third in their AFCON Qualification Group A, behind Nigeria and Guinea Bissau. The top two from each qualification group will progress through to the Finals, which will be held in Ivory Coast during January and February 2024.

As a result of this call-up, Kaikai will be unavailable for MK Dons’ Sky Bet League One fixture with Morecambe on Saturday, 25 March. He is expected back in time for the trip to his former club, Wycombe Wanderers, on Saturday, 1 April.

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