Nigeria record first Group F win in the U20 World Cup
Nigeria scored a last-minute penalty to eliminate Saudi Arabia, South Africa netted five goals against New Caledonia, and a resolute Norway defense managed to hold Colombia to a goalless draw. In a thrilling match in Talca between two teams eager to recover from initial losses, Nigeria clinched a 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia with a […]
Sierra Leone’s Alhassan Koroma pens deal with UAE pro-league side Baniyas
Baniyas Sports & Cultural Club has announced the signing of Sierra Leone international Alhassan Koroma. Koroma, who played a key role as an attacker for the Qatari club Al Shahaniya, has now joined the Baniyas side based in Abu Dhabi. The team competes in the UAE Pro League. “Bani Yas Club has officially signed player […]
Defeat for Egypt against Japan in FIFA U20 World Cup opener
Egypt’s U20 national team kicked off their FIFA U20 World Cup campaign in Chile with a disappointing 2-0 loss to Japan early at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos on Saturday 27 September. A penalty by Rion Ichihara and a expertly executed shot by Hisatsugu Ishii secured a victory for Japan against Egypt in Santiago. Japan’s […]
Mohamed Bangura nets hat-trick as Bhantal eliminated from CAF Confederation Cup
Mohamed Bangura made a remarkable impact for Bhantal by scoring a brilliant hat-trick in their second-leg match against Hafia in the CAF Confederation Cup on Friday. Despite facing a 3-2 setback in this return leg played in Ivory Coast, the Guinean football club Hafia has successfully progressed to the next round of the tournament on […]
Benni McCarthy names Kenya final roster for FIFA World Cup qualifying ties
Benni McCarthy has revealed his final roster for Kenya’s last two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast. Standing 11 points behind Ivory Coast, both games will take place away from home, signaling the end of the Harambee Stars’ qualification effort. Kenya will first compete against Burundi on October 9, 2025, at […]
CAF Confederation Cup features exciting second-leg ties
There are exciting matches in today’s second-leg matches of the first Preliminary Round of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, as teams compete for spots in the final qualifying round in October. Some clubs will return home with small advantages, while well-known teams must recover from losses in the first leg in front of their fans. […]
Ruth Bawoh’s strike helps Sierra Leone girls closer to U17 glory
A dramatic equaliser in the 87th minute from Ruth Bawoh secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Senegal in the Liberian Capital on Tuesday. Her pivotal performance not only saved a point but also earned her the Player of the Match title. This result keeps Sierra Leone’s U17 girls unbeaten and solidly atop the standings with […]
Juma Bah’s Nice kick off UEFA Europa League campaign against Roma
The group stage of the UEFA Europa League is set to commence for a second season, with each team scheduled to play nine matches on Wednesday, September 24, and Thursday, September 25. Sierra Leone International Juma Bah will be a key player in defence as two-time runners-up Roma kick off their season against Nice, a […]
CAF Confederation Cup wrap-up: Asante Kotoko beat Kwara United
Ghana’s Asante Kotoko 4-3 against Kwara United from Nigeria on Sunday in the first leg of the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup qualifying. The match took place at the national stadium in Accra. Kotoko took the lead twice in the first half with goals from Emmanuel Antwi and Albert Amoah. However, Johnmark Atule equalised for Kwara […]
Debutant Bhantal suffer heavy home CAF Confederation Cup defeat
Debutant Bhantal from Sierra Leone, participating in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup, suffered a significant 3-0 loss at home in the first leg of the preliminary stage. Hafia FC kicked off their African campaign in impressive fashion, delivering a commanding win over Banthal FC this past Saturday, September 20, in Sierra Leone. This match marked […]
