Tyrese Fornah set for Sierra Leone World Cup qualifiers
Midfielder Tyrese Fornah will join up with the Sierra Leone squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures with Guinea-Bissau on Thursday, followed by Ethiopia on September 9th. Although his name was not on the official list announced by the SLFA, Tyrese Fornah’s League One club, Northampton, has confirmed his availability. Meanwhile, Football Sierra Leone understands […]
Sudan coach Appiah calls for fighting spirit against Madagascar
Kwesi Appiah, the head coach of the Sudan national team, has promised his team will fight for every ball when they take on Madagascar in the semifinal of CHAN (African Nations Championship) on Tuesday at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. With their first encounter happening in the group stage, this will mark Madagascar’s second meeting with the […]
Cameroon international Jackson Tchatchoua speaks after Wolves debut
Cameroon international Jackson Tchatchoua was placed after making his Wolves Premier League debut in their 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. Wolves played with 10 men for almost 50 minutes of the contest after Toti Gomes was sent off. “I’m very happy for my debut game, but the result is not good because we lost, […]
Senegal’s Iliman Ndiaye open new season’s account in win over Brighton
Everton kicked off their Premier League campaign at their impressive new stadium along the River Mersey with their first 2-0 win of the season against Brighton. Jack Grealish made his first start since his loan transfer from Manchester City and shone on a historic day for Everton by playing a crucial role in the goals […]
Sudan advance to CHAN semis after penalty shootout victory over Algeria
Sudan continued their impressive journey in the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 with a stunning quarter-final win over Algeria in Zanzibar. The match ended 1-1, with Sudan triumphing 4-2 in penalties, showcasing their discipline, tactical pragmatism, and unwavering belief, according to CAF Technical Study Group member Michael Amenga Okoth. Despite Algeria entering as heavy […]
Defender Alie Sesay returns to England and pens Morecambe deal
Sierra Leone International, Alie Sesay, 31, has returned to England to joined the Mazuma Mobile Stadium. The club said Sesay brings a lot of experience from playing in England, Europe, and Asia. Sesay departed England eights years ago after spell with Barnet in 2017 – he started his career in the Leicester City Academy, where […]
Co-hosts Tanzania to face an uphill task against Morocco in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is set to host a quarterfinal showdown as co-hosts Tanzania take on Morocco at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, one of the most successful teams in the history of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), in a highly anticipated match on Friday. This encounter will mark the first-ever meeting between Tanzania and Morocco […]
Ivorian Eric Bailly agrees with the Spanish La Liga side Real Oviedo
On Monday, Real Oviedo confirmed that they are hiring Ivorian Éric Bailly on a two-year deal expiring in June 2027. The 31-year-old central defender joined the club on a free transfer upon the completion of his Villarreal agreement. Bailly’s move to Real Oviedo comes after a failed endeavour to join the Saudi Premier League, the […]
Burkina Faso International Dango Ouattara joins Brentford
Brentford has signed Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth for a club-record fee. He has signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. The 23-year-old forward had 18 goal contributions in 81 Premier League matches for Bournemouth after joining in January 2023. Brentford’s head coach, Keith Andrews, said, “We’re really happy to get Dango […]
Yan Diomande nets as RB Leipzig beat Sandhausen in Cup win
Scoring on his RB Leipzig debut in Saturday’s DFB Pokal victory against Sandhausen, Yan Diomande immediately made an impact. The 19-year-old winger, who moved from Spanish team Leganés to the Bundesliga side in a notable transfer, equalized for his new team in only six minutes. The Ivory Coast youth international coolly shot from close range […]
