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Sierra Leone U-20 Head to Mali for WAFU A Tournament

Sierra Leone’s Under-20 football team has set off for Mali to take part in the WAFU Zone A U-20 Tournament, with the aim of qualifying for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ghana.

This tournament presents a vital opportunity for the young squad to build on their recent achievements in youth football.

The Shooting Stars will kick off their campaign against Guinea-Bissau on October 16, followed by a match against Mauritania on October 19, before facing a tougher challenge against Senegal.

All matches in Groups A and B will be held at Stade Mamadou KONATE in Mali. The Shooting Stars will be looking to draw inspiration from their impressive run to the quarter-finals at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, a remarkable feat that has heightened expectations for the nation’s upcoming talent.

As they take on this tournament in Mali, the team faces another test to gauge their development, striving to position themselves among the leading teams in the sub-region.

With a chance to secure a place at the 2027 continental championship, the Shooting Stars are eager to transform their ambitions into results on the field, hoping for another shot at the U-20 AFCON.

The Shooting Stars will kick off their campaign against Guinea-Bissau on October 16
The Shooting Stars will kick off their campaign against Guinea-Bissau on October 16
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Ram Kamara Lift Women’s Unity Cup After 2–1 Triumph Over Mogbwema Queens

Ram Kamara FC have been crowned champions of the SLFA Women’s Unity Cup after defeating defending champions Mogbwema Queens 2-1 in an exciting final at Southern Arena.

Ram Kamara made a strong start to the match, taking the lead in the 28th minute through Fattou Fatty.

Kadiatu G. Kamara then doubled their advantage just five minutes later to give Ram Kamara a 2-0 lead. Mogbwema Queens’ task became even more difficult before halftime when Fatmata Turay was shown a red card, leaving the defending champions with 10 players.

Despite being reduced to 10 players, Mogbwema Queens came out strongly after the break and pulled a goal back in the 51st minute through an own goal by Emma J.K. Kamara.

The Queens continued to push for an equaliser and created several opportunities, but Ram Kamara defended resolutely to preserve their 2-1 advantage and secure the Women’s Unity Cup title.

Following the final, SLFA President Babadi Kamara presented medals to both teams as Ram Kamara celebrated their triumph.

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Geny Catamo Cancels Jackson’s Opener as Mozambique Hold Senegal

Mozambique produced a stunning late equaliser right at the end of the first half, levelling the score at 1-1 against Group J heavyweights Senegal in their Africa Cup of Nations Round 1 opener.

While Senegal dominated possession early on, holding the ball 63% of the time, Mozambique’s defense stood firm, managing to hold the favorites at bay during a frantic opening half-hour.

The physicality of the game escalated midway through the first half, leading to the match’s first yellow card when Mozambique’s Witi was penalized for a rough tackle in the 29th minute.

Senegal soon capitalized on their territorial advantage. In the 32nd minute, forward Nicolas Jackson broke the deadlock, finishing off a well-worked assist from Abdallah Sima to put the Lions of Teranga ahead 1-0.

Despite the pressure, Mozambique struggled with discipline, earning a second yellow card in the 38th minute when Guima was booked for a reckless challenge.

Just when it looked like Senegal would maintain a comfortable lead into the break, the match took an unexpected turn in injury time. In the 45+2nd minute, Witi set up Geny Catamo, who found the net, stunning Senegal and bringing Mozambique level just as the referee blew the whistle.

The game was tied at 1-1 at halftime, and both teams knew they had a lot to play for in Group J. However, after the final whistle of the second half, neither team scored again.

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Zimbabwe’s Warriors Ready for Sierra Leone Battle

Zimbabwe’s Warriors are set to begin their Group E qualifying campaign against Sierra Leone on September 24, with both sides targeting a positive start to their qualification journey.

The Warriors have been preparing for what promises to be a competitive opening fixture. The match will be played at the El Jadida Stadium in Morocco.

Zimbabwe will be looking to make a strong impression in their Group E opener and lay an early foundation for the matches ahead.

The Warriors have been working as head coach Ramon Catala intensifies their preparations, with the technical team focusing on tactical organisation, sharpness and team cohesion ahead of the encounter.

Sierra Leone, dominated by foreign-based players, will provide a tough test, making concentration and discipline crucial throughout the game.

With the Group E campaign getting underway, Zimbabwe will hope their preparation translates into a solid performance and start their qualification bid on a positive note.

The host team, Sierra Leone, recently played three matches. They lost a friendly match to Azerbaijan, lost a World Cup qualifying match to Burkina Faso, and won 2-1 against Djibouti in another World Cup qualifying match. Their visitors won their last match, a friendly against Zambia, and also beat Botswana, but lost 3-2 to South Africa.

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Nuno Santos Nets Brace as Mamelodi Sundowns Beat Al Ahli

Nuno Santos scored two goals as Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahli from Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Pretoria on Saturday. This win helped Sundowns move forward in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

By winning the African-Asian-Pacific Cup, Sundowns will now face the winner of the match between Toluca from Mexico and a yet-to-be-named team from South America.

The winner of that game will move on to the Challenger Cup, where they could compete against European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

Sundowns took the lead in the 17th minute when Santos headed in a cross from Teboho Mokoena into the top corner, beating Senegal’s goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. This was Santos’ first goal of the 2026/27 season after he scored five goals and made 11 assists last season.

Al Ahli equalised just two minutes later when Ivan Toney crossed the ball to Firas Al Buraikan. Williams saved the initial shot, but the ball bounced back off him and went into the net.

Al Ahli continued to pose a threat, nearly taking the lead when Toney found Trincao, but Trincao’s shot went wide. They were given a penalty when Toney was brought down by Williams, but the referee overturned the decision after ruling Toney was offside.

Sundowns also had chances to regain the lead. Midway through the second half, Khulumani Ndamane sent a close-range free-kick from Aubrey Modiba over the bar.

The winning goal came in the 80th minute when debutant Thabang Matuludi crossed the ball to Santos, who headed it home to complete his brace and put Sundowns back in front.

Sundowns held on to win the game and continue their journey in the competition.

Last year, Paris Saint-Germain won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and received $5 million in prize money. Flamengo, the runners-up, got $4 million, while Pyramids FC, who were knocked out in the Challenger Cup, received $2 million.