South African Soccer chief, Danny Jordaan, who played a key role in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to Africa, has been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. Allegedly, Jordaan used around R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and private security for personal gain. Jordaan,…
Sierra Leone’s AFCON Qualification Path With two games left, Sierra Leone still has a shot at qualifying for AFCON 2025, but their fate depends on both their own performance and other Group G results. Scenarios for Qualification: In SummarySierra Leone needs two wins and a favorable Zambia vs. Ivory Coast result to keep their AFCON…
Paris authorities are set to deploy 4,000 police officers for the France vs. Israel match. Of these, 2,500 will be stationed at the Stade de France, with the remainder patrolling the city and monitoring public transport. An anti-terrorism security perimeter will be established around the stadium, and authorities have vowed zero tolerance for violence. Coordination…
The 46th CAF General Assembly convened on Tuesday, October 22, in Addis Ababa, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance. During the meeting, CAF released its audited financial report for 2022-2023 and the budget for 2024-2025. CAF President Patrice Motsepe, who has led the organization since 2021, announced a significant reduction in losses, down to…
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced the reinstatement of the national U17 team in the ongoing WAFU U17 Tournament in Senegal following a successful appeal over MRI test results for five players. CAF and WAFU conducted a second round of tests after Sierra Leone’s appeal, revealing that two of the five players met…
Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United’s legendary manager, will retire as a club ambassador at the season’s end, according to a source familiar with the decision. The announcement is pending, and the source spoke on the condition of anonymity. At nearly 83, Ferguson’s departure is said to be amicable, with the club affirming he will always…
Kylian Mbappé was spotted training with Real Madrid on Tuesday, returning to work after recovering from injury. This session comes as Swedish media report that he is under investigation for an alleged rape incident in Stockholm following his visit last week. Swedish broadcaster SVT has stated that Mbappé is “reasonably suspected” of the crime, referencing…
The Sierra Leone National U-17 team has safely arrived in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the WAFU-A AFCON U-17 Qualifiers. Led by North East Region Chairman, Brima Jalloh, the team is settled at Hotel Big’ Faim, preparing for the competition. Key officials from the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), including Mohamed S. Jalloh (Ex Officio), SLFA…
Nigeria’s national soccer team announced on Monday they will boycott their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya after being stranded overnight at Al Abraq Airport, in what captain William Troost-Ekong described as “mind games.” The team was diverted from Benghazi Airport, 220 kilometers away, with no explanation. Troost-Ekong claimed on X that the players…
A shipment of 560 customized cricket match balls has arrived in Sierra Leone to support the development of domestic leagues and prevent shortages during the season. The consignment will cover Cricket Sierra Leone’s (CSL) remaining 2024 activities and kickstart the 2025 season in January. Of the total, 240 balls are specifically tailored for women’s cricket….