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 […]
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 […]
CAF Champions League Quarter-finals line up to wrap up this weekend
The quarter-finals of this season’s CAF Champions League will be determined this weekend as the premier club competition in Africa concludes its group matches. This season has been thoroughly engaging, characterized by unexpected outcomes, compelling moments, and a notable number of goals. To date, Al-Hilal SC (Sudan) and five additional clubs have secured their places […]
Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau set for Qatar Super Cup debut
Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau, who recently completed his first training session with the new club Qatar SC after joining from Al Ahly, is set for his club debut in the Qatari Super on Friday. Qatar SC will entertain Al-Nasr SC in the UAE for the Qatar Super Cup at the Al-Maktoum Stadium a multi-purpose […]
Senegal, Nigeria paired in Group D as CHAN 2024 draw Announced
Senegal, Nigeria and others have learned their opponents for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), set for August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced the tournament’s postponement but confirmed the draw date this Wednesday in Nairobi. The 15 qualified teams were placed into three pots based on previous performances, with […]
