Broos names prelim Bafana squad for AFCON qualifiers
Bafana Bafana’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has recently unveiled a preliminary squad comprising 38 members for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan. The team to commence their AFCON journey by facing Uganda at the Orlando Stadium on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 6 pm. Subsequently, they will […]
Nicholas Opoku makes Kasimpasa’s debut against Hatayspor
Ghanaian defender Nicholas Opoku, 27, made his debut for his new club in the Turkish Super Lig, Kasimpasa SK, as they drew 1-1 against Hatayspor on Monday. Opoku, who joined the club on a free transfer after leaving French club Amiens SC, played for 82 minutes in his first game. During his time at Amiens, […]
Striker Patson Daka to miss Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone qualifiers
Zambia will have to do without Patson Daka in next month African Cup of Nations qualifiers after Leicester City’s injury update on Patson Daka, the 2017 African Youth Player of the Year. Daka, the Zambia international, was forced off the field during a recent friendly against RC Lens due to an injury, which will sideline […]
Antoine Semenyo’s equaliser helps Bournemouth draw at Forest
Ghanaian International Antoine Semenyo scored a late goal to help AFC Bournemouth secure a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the season. Chris Wood put Nottingham Forest ahead with a close-range goal in the first half. Dango Ouattara had a goal disallowed. Semenyo’s goal earned the Cherries their first point of […]
East End Lions suffer first-leg Confederation Cup defeat
On Sunday, ASC Jaraaf from Senegal secured a 1-0 victory over East End Lions in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup at the Southern Arena. (Photo Credit EE Lions) After an intriguing first hour of the contest – substitute Papa Souleymane Dione accounted for Jaraaf’s goal in the 77th minute. But, before […]
Bo Rangers draw 1-1 with San Pedro to set up tense return fixture
In the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League preliminary round, Bo Rangers, the champions of Sierra Leone, tied 1-1 with San Pedro from Ivory Coast in the first leg on Saturday. The first-leg tie showcased an intense battle through the 90th minute at the Southern Arena in Bo City. The home team scored first in the 48th […]
CAF makes historic $50,000 giveaway to interclub representatives
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has recently announced that each team participating in the Preliminary Stages will receive $50,000 in financial assistance. This marks the first time CAF has provided financial assistance to clubs at this stage of the competition. This decision is aligned with CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe’s pledge to enhance club […]
Somalian referees to officiate Lions, Jaraaf first leg preliminary
On Sunday, Somalian officials will oversee Sierra Leone’s East End Lions and ASC Jaraaf’s first-leg preliminary of the CAF Confederation Cup match at the Southern arena in Bo City. Ahmed Hassan Hussein Ahmed will be the main referee, with assistance from Ali Mohamud Mahad as AR 1 and Mowlid Rage Ali as AR 2. The […]
Striker Amadou Bakayoko opens his J League account for Sapporo
Sierra Leone International striker Amadou Bakayoko scored his first J-League goal as Consadole Sapporo defeated Sagan Tosu in a high-scoring match with a score of 5-3 in round 27 of the season. Bakayoko, 28, who joined the team on a free transfer, made his debut and scored from the penalty spot in the 89th minute. […]
Ghana’s defender Patric Pfeiffer joins Swiss Super League side
Ghanaian defender Patric Pfeiffer has moved to Swiss Super League champions Young Boys for the 2024/25 season. “Reinforcement from the Bundesliga: 24-year-old central defender Patric Pfeiffer comes from FC Augsburg and will play the current season on loan at YB,” Young Boys posted on the official Facebook page. Pfeiffer, who is 1.96m tall, joined Young […]
