Six Days to the 35th edition AFCON 2025 draw in Morocco
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Final Draw is set to happen in Rabat on January 27, 2025. This event will reveal the opponents for the 24 competing teams. The draw kicks off at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT/20:00 Cairo time) with delegates from all 24 AFCON 2025 qualifiers in attendance. […]
Noni Madueke hails Trevoh Chalobah’s ‘leadership’ after top performance
Sierra Leone-born Trevoh Chalobah was named Man of the Match after his impressive performance upon his return to the London side Chelsea. Chelsea were level at half-time during their 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. However, they managed to recover in the second half to secure all […]
Ivorian giant outfit Asec Mimosas pick quarter-final ticket
From Group C, ASEC Mimosas reached the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Orapa United, with Celestine Ecua scoring twice. USM Alger topped Group C by defeating ASC Jaraaf 2-0, thanks to late goals from Ismail Belkacemi and Saadi Redouani. In Group B, Renaissance Berkane made a strong statement by beating Stellenbosch […]
CF Group in discussions to acquire Sierra Leone teenager Juma Bah
City Football Group (CFG) is in talks to sign young African center-back Juma Bah, sources have informed ESPN. CFG, the parent company of Manchester City, also owns several top-flight football clubs in countries such as Australia and the United States. Juma, an 18-year-old defender born in Sierra Leone, joined Real Valladolid on loan last summer […]
MC Alger secure quarterfinal spot after draw with Young Africans
In Group A, MC Alger advanced to the CAF Champions League quarter-finals after a goalless draw against Young Africans in Tanzania on Saturday. The Algerian side needed just a point to join Al Hilal, finishing second in Group A with nine points. The result ended Young Africans’ hopes of progressing, as they finished third with […]
Orlando Pirates edge Al-Ahly in CAF Champions League to reach next phase
Orlando Pirates have finished at the top of their CAF Champions League Group C without losing any matches. They secured this by beating the champions Al Ahly 2-1 at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday evening. The match between Al Ahly and Orlando Pirates concluded the sixth and final round of the group stage of […]
Sierra Leone beat CAR to progress in Women’s U17 World Cup qualifiers
The Sierra Leone U17 women’s team won 2-0 against the Central African Republic in Cameroon at the Multi-Purpose Japoma Stadium. They will now play the winner of the match between Guinea and Togo in the second round of the Women’s World Qualifier. Aminat Kamara and Maseray Turay scored the goals that helped the team move […]
Ivorian descent Romain Esse speaks after joining Crystal Palace
Ivorian descent Romain Esse has spoken for the first time since completing a club record £14.5 million transfer from Millwall to join South London rivals Crystal Palace. The Lambeth-born winger was officially announced as a Palace player on Saturday morning, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal at Selhurst Park. Esse, who made 66 appearances for Millwall after […]
Alhassan Crespo Kamara set for a return to Superettan football
Alhassan Kamara, who unexpectedly retired from professional football due to warnings about the risk of ending up in a wheelchair, has begun training with Swedish Superettan club Varbergs BoIS, and a contract is expected to be finalized soon, Football Sierra Leone understands. Four years after he announced his retirement, the former AIK striker looks certain […]
Sierra Leone U17 girls set for Central African Republic qualifying decider
The Sierra Leone U17 girls’ team will compete against the Central African Republic in the second leg of the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers for Morocco on Saturday, January 18, at the Multi-Purpose Japoma Stadium in Cameroon. Coach Fatmata Turay’s squad has arrived safely and is preparing for what promises to be an exciting […]
