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Mjøndalen's adventure for striker Alie Conteh in Norway
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Mjøndalen’s adventure for striker Alie Conteh in Norway 

Alie Conteh, a Sierra Leonean footballer, has secured work and residence permits to play for Mjøndalen in the 2024 season.

Mjøndalen competes in Obos Ligaen, the second tier in the Norwegian football league system.

The former FC Kallon and East End Lions striker was on trial with the team this summer and impressed immediately, even scoring two goals in an internal game.

The nineteen-year-old, who is a centre-forward, arrived in Norway on Friday and is ready to start training with his new teammates. 

Conteh is mainly a centre-forward but can also play in both wing roles. Head coach Kevin Nicol is also delighted to have the nineteen-year-old join the team. 

While other European clubs were interested, Conteh chose Mjøndalen. 

Head coach Kevin Nicol is delighted to have the fast player with excellent heading skills, who can also play in both wing roles. The team has high hopes for him.

Ghana's Mohammed Kudus nets brace as West Ham reach quarter-finals
by FSL News

Ghana’s Kudus nets brace as West Ham reach quarter-finals

West Ham had a fantastic evening as they advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals with a 5-1 aggregate win over Freiburg, thanks in part to a stunning double from Ghanaian International, Mohammed Kudus.

After losing the first leg in Germany 1-0, West Ham wasted no time in overturning the deficit, with Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen both scoring in the first 32 minutes. Aaron Cresswell extended West Ham’s lead further just after half-time.

Then Kudus delivered two exquisite strikes. First, he picked up the ball in his half and beat three defenders before scoring. He then rifled the ball home from the edge of the box after a lay-off from Bowen, making it five for West Ham.

The draws for the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals, semi-finals and final take place at 13:00 CET on Friday 15 March.

David Kalokoh features in Jong Ajax's win over De Graafschap
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David Kalokoh features in Jong Ajax’s win over De Graafschap

David Kalokoh, a football player from Sierra Leone, played a crucial role in Jong Ajax’s 2-0 victory against De Graafschap in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie on Monday, 11 March 2024. 

Jaydon Banel and Nassef Chourak scored in the 62nd and 98th minutes, respectively, securing their eighth win in 30 games for the season.

This win followed a string of defeats to NAC Breda, ADO Den Haag, SC Telstar, and TOP Oss, making it their first win in five matches. 

Kalokoh, an 18-year-old left-winger, was subbed off in the 86th minute. 

He has signed a new deal with Ajax, extending his stay until June 30, 2027.

Kalokoh was born in Sierra Leone and moved to Venlo, where he played with VV Vos for six years before joining VVV Venlo. At 13 years old, he came to Amsterdam to train with AFC Ajax. 

He signed his first professional contract with Ajax at the age of 15 in March 2021 and played in the UEFA Youth League in 2022.

Kalokoh made his Eerste Divisie debut on 28 April 2023, playing against his former club, VVV Venlo.

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SPAIN U17 WOMEN'S WINNERS OF 2022 EDITION
by FSL News

Morocco to Host The Next Five U-17 Women’s World Cup

Morocco has been selected to host the next five editions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The FIFA Council made this decision on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after expanding the tournament to 24 teams and making it an annual event. 

Previously held every two years, the tournament will now provide a more frequent platform for young female footballers to display their talents on a global level.

Morocco emerged as the preferred candidate after a worldwide bidding process, thanks to its existing football infrastructure. 

FIFA highlighted the importance of infrastructure and sustainability in the selection process. 

“These two countries were chosen following a worldwide call for bids, one of the key criteria being the use of existing soccer infrastructures for logistical efficiency and sustainability,” the statement read.

The men’s U-17 World Cup will also change, with an expansion to 48 teams and an annual schedule.

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Morocco emerged as the preferred candidate after a worldwide bidding process, thanks to its existing football infrastructure.
Morocco emerged as the preferred candidate after a worldwide bidding process, thanks to its existing football infrastructure.
CAF Confederation Cup's last eight fixtures revealed
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CAF Confederation Cup’s last eight fixtures revealed

The quarter-final line-up for the CAF Confederation Cup has been confirmed, with matches set to be played in March and April this year.

Egyptian teams Zamalek and Modern Future have made it to the quarter-finals of the 2023 CAF Confederation Cup. 

Zamalek finished top of group B unbeaten, while Modern Future came second in group A. Unfortunately, the draw pitted the two teams against each other. 

The winner will face either Stade Malien or Ghana’s Dreams FC in the semi-finals. In contrast, Libya’s Abu Salim will face RS Berkane and Nigerian side Rivers United will face USM Alger in the other quarter-final ties.

Stade Malien, champions in the 2009 edition, have made it to the competition’s knockout stages once again.

They hope to win their second title and will face Dreams FC from Ghana. Dreams FC will be looking to cause an upset against their more fancied opponent.

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Final Draw Outcome: 

   29 – 31 March 2024:

  QF 1 | Modern Future (EGY) vs Zamalek (EGY)

  QF 2 | Abu Salem (LBY) vs RS Berkane (MAR) 

  QF 3 | Rivers United (NGR) vs USM Alger (ALG)

  QF 4 | Stade Malien (MLI) vs Dreams FC (GHA)

   05 – 07 April 2024:

  QF 1 | Zamalek (EGY) vs Modern Future (EGY)

  QF 2 | RS Berkane (MAR) vs Abu Salem (LBY)

  QF 3 | USM Alger (ALG) vs Rivers United (NGR)

  QF 4 | Dreams FC (GHA) vs Stade Malien (MLI)

 Semi-Final Draw Outcome: 

  QF 3 Winner vs QF 2 Winner 

  QF 1 Winner vs QF 4 Winner 

  Semi-Finals Dates to be communicated in due course. 

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Quarter-finals for CAF Champions League 2024 Confirmed
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Quarter-finals for CAF Champions League 2024 Confirmed

The journey for this year’s CAF Champions League quarter-finals has been mapped out as the official draw was held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday.

Simba, the Tanzanian giants, are set to meet Al Ahly in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League after the latest draw.

The Red Devils advanced to the knockout stages by finishing first in Group D with 12 points from six games.

The defending champions are set to face a challenging journey to the final, beginning with a quarter-final match against Simba.

The first leg is scheduled to take place on March 29th in Tanzania, just eight days before the second leg in Cairo.

If the champions emerge victorious against Simba, they will face the winner between Petro Atletico and TP Mazembe in the next round.

In the meantime, Mamelodi Sundowns will be up against Young Africans, who finished second behind Al Ahly in the group stage.

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals Draw Outcome:

First Leg: 29 – 30 March 2024

QF 1 | Simba FC (TAN) vs Al Ahly SC (EGY)

QF 2 | TP Mazembe (DRC) vs Atletico de Petroleos (ANG)

QF 3 | Esperance Sportive de Tunis (TUN) vs Asec Mimosas (CIV)

QF 4 | Young Africans (TAN) vs Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)

Second Leg: 05 – 06 April 2024

QF 1 | Al Ahly SC (EGY) vs Simba FC (TAN)

QF 2 | Atletico de Petroleos (ANG) vs TP Mazembe (DRC)

QF 3 | vs Asec Mimosas (CIV) vs Esperance Sportive de Tunis (TUN)

QF 4 | Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) vs Young Africans (TAN) 

 Semi-Final Draw Outcome:

SF 1: QF 3 Winner vs QF 4 Winner

SF 2: QF 2 Winner vs QF 1 Winner

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Sullay Kaikai Wins Cambridge's February Player Of The Month Award
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sullay Kaikai Wins Cambridge’s Player Of The Month Award 

The winger of the Cambridge United team has won his first award of the season after an outstanding performance in February.

He contributed with one goal and four assists for the team. Kaikai, the winger, expressed his gratitude to the fans for recognising his efforts. He said, “It is a big thing to have my performances recognised by the fans. 

Ultimately, the goal is to help the team achieve its targets, but having the fans recognise my efforts is something special.” 

Love Cambridge is the sponsor of the Player of the Month award, and it is part of Cambridge BID, which is a collaboration of 1,200 businesses working to promote and improve the city of Cambridge. 

Each month’s winner will visit different famous locations in the city, courtesy of Love Cambridge, to have their photo taken with the award.

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Abu Kamara brace helps Inform Portsmouth defeat Shrewsbury Town
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Portsmouth’s John Mousinho impressed with striker Abu Kamara

John Mousinho has praised Abu Kamara for his performance in Portsmouth’s push for promotion to the Championship. 

On Tuesday, Kamara was handful in their win as Kusini Yengi’s double saw Portsmouth take another step closer to the Championship with a 2-1 victory over Burton Albion.

As a result, Pompey is five points clear of second-placed Derby County and six in front of Bolton Wanderers in third.

Kamara, a 20-year-old on loan from Norwich City, has been a key player for the League One leaders, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists in 38 league matches. 

He has become popular with the supporters, and although Norwich intends to bring him back to Carrow Road next season, they want him to impress suitably in pre-season to join their first-team squad. 

Kamara has a job to do in Portsmouth as they seek to secure their return to the Championship with 12 games remaining. 

Mousinho was impressed with Kamara’s performance in their last match and believes that he has more room for improvement before the end of the season.

The striker is still eligible to represent Sierra Leone despite a report from Football Insider’s reporter Peter O’Rourke that Kamara has turned down a chance to play for the West African nation.

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by Alie Bittar @bittar32

EE Lions, Bhantal to kick start Leone Rock League second phase

On Friday, the Killers will start their hunt for the title against newly promoted and in-form Bhantal FC in the second-round Premier League run at the SLFA Secretariat renovated playing ground at Kingtom, Freetown.

Both teams drew 1-1 at the Parade Field in Freetown, in March. A win for the Killers means they will close the gap on their match-day rival to one point, while Bhantal will move up to second place, at least for a day, with maximum points.

Under the supervision of Head Coach Isaac Kofi Sarfo Castro, East End Lions have turned their season around, winning their last two matches and being unbeaten in their last six games.

In their last matches, they defeated league leaders Bo Rangers, Diamond Stars, and Luawa FC, which was part of their impressive run.

However, Bhantal, with their impressive stats, will be a tough side to defeat.

Bhantal had an impressive first half of the season, achieving eight wins, seven draws, and two defeats in seven games.

Throughout the entire phase, they only conceded six goals, which speaks volumes about the meticulous planning and training of the coaching staff.

Assistant Coaches Musa Jalloh and Ibrahim Sorkey Kamara have worked diligently with Head Coach Abdulai Kaloga Bah, ensuring the team remains competitive in every match.

Ports Authority set for FC Kallon cracker as improved Luawa hosts Real Republicans and Kholifa Stars takes on Bai Bureh Warriors in Saturday’s fixtures.

The Bhantal team that suffered an away defeat to Bo Rangers to conclude the first round.
The Bhantal team that suffered an away defeat to Bo Rangers to conclude the first round.
Amara Nallo named to Liverpool first team squad in City draw
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Amara Nallo named to Liverpool’s first-team squad in the City draw

On Sunday, Liverpool’s young centre-back Amara Nallo was named to the Premier League squad by Jurgen Klopp in their 1-1 draw against City at Anfield.

Liverpool and Manchester City played to a thrilling draw at Anfield, leaving Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

This was Nallo’s second appearance for Liverpool’s first team, having been named to the bench in the FA Cup tie against Southampton. 

Klopp selected several academy players, including Lewis Koumas, James McConnell, Bobby Clark and Amara Nallo. 

The 17-year-old joined Liverpool’s Under-18s team under Marc Bridge-Wilkinson this season and has played five games, including three in the FA Youth Cup.

That number would have been higher, had it not been for the teenager impressing so much that he has been called up to the club’s Under-21 squad.

Liverpool signed Nallo from West Ham in September last year when he was 16 years old.

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