Game on as CAS kick-off Aminata’s SLFA appeal case
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has informed the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) that it has received an appeal filed by candidate Aminata Bangura in respect of the upcoming elections on 2 August. In their detailed three-page submission, the Lausanne-based CAS has given the SLFA three days to respond to Ms Bangura’s proposal […]
Coach Diallo’s Senegal suffer friendly defeat ahead of CHAN tourney
After naming his 25-man squad for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), in which Serigne Moctar Koité is the only player remaining from the 2022 title-winning team, Coach Souleymane Diallo’s Senegal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Uganda on Thursday. This match was part of their preparation for the CHAN tournament. The local Lions will […]
Morocco and Nigeria set for cracker in Women’s Cup of Nations final
After their tough-fought victories in Tuesday’s semi-finals, Nigeria and Morocco are scheduled to meet on Saturday, July 26, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat to decide the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations winner. At Rabat’s Stade Olympique, the home team, Morocco, prevailed in a tense penalty shootout against Ghana. Simultaneously, Nigeria performed a stunning 21 […]
Defender Abraham Kanu joins Forest Green on loan
Forest Green has confirmed the signing of Sierra Leone defender Abraham Kanu on a season-long loan from Reading for the 2025/26 season. The 20-year-old defender signed his first professional contract with Reading in July 2024. During the 2024/25 season, he made 10 appearances in League One for the Royals, in addition to six matches in […]
Eric Chelle names 23-man Super Eagles squad for CHAN
With important Super Eagles B team members including captain Junior Harrison Nduka and leading scorer Anas Yusuf, head coach Eric Chelle has released his team for the forthcoming CHAN tournament. Nine players from Remo Stars, winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League, have been chosen in his last 23-man team for the 2024 TotalEnergies African […]
Morocco named Nations Championship squad with high hopes
Morocco’s national team is preparing for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) after missing the 2022 edition. Coach Tarik Sektioui has named a 28-man squad aiming to reclaim the title they last won in 2020. “We focused our selection on technical ability and team chemistry,” said Sektioui. Despite some player departures to Europe, we […]
Coach Benni McCarthy Names Harambee Squad for CHAN Tournament
HarambHarambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has announced a 25-man squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place from August 2, 2025, in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The squad includes experienced goalkeepers Faruk Shikhalo, Sebastian Wekesa, and Byrne Omondi. The defense features a mix of seasoned players and young talent, including […]
Attacker Fofin Turay extends FC Groningen deal
FC Groningen has extended Fofin Turay’s contract until the summer of 2026, the deal includes an additional season run. With Sierra Leonean ancestry, Turay was born and grew up in Groningen. Starting football at GVAV Rapiditas, the 21-year-old winger joined FC Groningen’s Under12s, the youngest youth team, in 2015. Making his first team debut in the 2023/24 season in the first home game of the season, Turay […]
Hosts Morocco advance to Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final
Hosts Morocco won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 tie in regulation and extra time in Rabat on Tuesday night, advancing to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final for the second year in a row. During the shootout, Khadija ErRmichi, Morocco’s goalkeeper, made a very important stop; Ghana missed two penalties. […]
Super Falcons of Nigeria beat South Africa to reach WAFCON final
Nigeria triumphed 2-1 over their closest rivals, South Africa, in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinal on Tuesday evening. The win guaranteed their spot in the final, which also preserved their chances for a record-extending 10th continental title. The game featured outstanding performances from Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie, who scored pivotal […]
