Ghanaian club Dreams FC have rejected FC Kallon’s request to play their CAF Confederation Cup second round second leg at the Southern Arena in Bo City, Sierra Leone.

Dreams won the first leg by 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, and the return fixture was billed to be played at the Southern Arena in Bo City.

In a communique seen by this medium, Dreams emphasised that they will not grant FC Kallon its consent to played in Sierra Leone.

“Dreams FC wants to re-emphasis its position that it will not grant FC Kallon its concent to have the aforesaid match played at their preferred venue in Bo City.”

Consequently, we would be grateful for the confirmation of an alternate venue that meets the requirements and regulations governing this competition within the shortest possible time in order for us to finalise our plans for the match.”

It’s all to play for in the second round second leg as Kallon will look to surpass last season after they were eliminated in this stage by FC Future of Egypt.

Dreams reached this stage of the competition after a 3-2 aggregate victory over Milo FC of Guinea in August. 

The second preliminary round of return fixtures is on 30 September 2023, as Karim Zito’s side faces an uphill task away from home. FC Kallon, Dreams will now played at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Stadium In the Liberian Capital.

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Sierra Leone Champions Bo Rangers suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Algerian side CR Belouizdad in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League on Sunday at the Southern Arena.

Rangers started well and capitalised in the 11-minute as Abu Komeh opened his CAF Champions League account.

However, the Algerian side regrouped and started passing the ball with more agility. They levelled the scoreline in the 42nd minute through Ben Tahar Meziane to silence the home fans.

After the recess, It was an end-to-end affair as both teams rallied to get a second goal of the day. The visitors took the lead through Algerian forward Ousama Darfalou just seven minutes after the break.

Oussama Darfalou recorded his brace in the 80th minute as he gave his side a 3-1 away goal advantage. 

As a result, Bo Rangers face a giant second-leg task. The return fixture is set to be played at the Oran Olympic Stadium in Algeria on September 30th 2023.

Bo Rangers was eliminated by Algerian giants CR Belouizdad in their maiden continental appearance 3-0 on aggregate last September following a goalless first-leg encounter in the Liberian capital.

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The Djurtus Wild Dogs of Bissau defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 on Monday at the Estádio 24 de Setembro to wrap up the AFCON 2023 qualifiers.

Coach John Keister’s side started brightly as they capitalised on an early six-minute chance scored by Dundee‘s striker Amadou Bakayoko, assisted by Emmanuel Samadia.

However, the home side, Guinea-Bissau, rallied from a goal down to a 2-1 victory in their final Group A campaign at the Stade du 24 Septembre.

Nito Fernando de Lacerda Gomes and Franculino Djú’s goals in the 35th and 48th minutes, respectively, were enough for the home fans to celebrate another AFCON qualification win.

As a result, the win was the icing on the cake on their qualification to next year’s continental showpiece. 

There were a couple of changes from the Sierra Leone technical bench, including seventeen-year-old Sallieu Bah making his International debut.

Despite the defeat, the Sierra Leone Football Association president, Thomas Daddy Brima, has this to say about the young talented midfielder Bah’s debut.

“Sallieu Bah (17), made his debut for the Sierra Leone National Senior Team today and showed class, confidence and pure talent against Guinea Bissau. It was so much joy watching this young lad. The future is indeed bright for him and many of his kind in Sierra Leone.”

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Queens Park Rangers right-back Osman Kakay is set to lead the Leone Stars as captain for the final Group A African Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-BIssau on Monday.

The Djurtus Wild Dogs of Bissau will host Sierra Leone on Monday at the Estádio 24 de Setembro to wrap up the qualifiers.

He debuted against Ethiopia in 2018 and has gone on to play over 16 games for Sierra Leone. Today, he has been given the green light to captain the team against Djurtus Wild Dogs of Bissau at the Estádio 24 de Setembro to wrap up the qualifiers.

Speaking ahead of the contest, Kakay says it is a proud moment for him and his family.

“It is a proud moment for me and my family. It’s something I’ve always aspired to do since joining the the team. I’m thankful to coach and the whole organisation for giving me the opportunity. Hopefully, we can put on a great performance and win our final group to build on for the future.”

Guinea-Bissua, alongside the Super Eagles of Nigeria, have already secured qualification to next year’s AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire from Group A.

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Sierra Leone skipper Steven has been left out for the trip to Guinea-Bissau as coach John Keister named his squad for the African Cup of Nations final Group A contest in Bissau.

The Djurtus Wild Dogs of Bissau will host Sierra Leone on Monday at the Estádio 24 de Setembro to wrap up the qualifiers.

There is a first-time call-up for midfielder Mamadu Saidu Sow, based in Spain.

Other notable inclusions are Queens Park Rangers right-back Osman Kakay, Al Shahaniya midfielder Alhassan Koroma, AEL Limassol attacker Jonathan Morsay, Amadou Bakayoko, who is on loan to Scottish side Dundee FC from Forest Green Rovers, Charleston Battery‘s striker Augustine Williams, Augustus Kargbo from Cesena, Rodney Michael and Emmanuel Samadia.

Nine foreign-based players listed for the trip as Sierra Leone will want to end the qualifiers on a high note by winning in Bissau after both teams played to a 2-2 draw in their first meeting in June 2022.

Guinea-Bissau, on the other hand, will aim to win a fourth match in the group stage for the first time when they host the Leone Stars.

Guinea-Bissua, alongside the Super Eagles of Nigeria, have already secured qualification to next year’s AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire from Group A.

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About eight foreign-based players to boost Leone Stars camp for the trip to Guinea-Bissua for their final  African Cup of Nations Group A qualifier, Football Sierra Leone understands.

Queens Park Rangers right-back Osman Kakay, Al Shahaniya midfielder Alhassan Koroma, AEL Limassol attacker Jonathan Morsay, Amadou Bakayoko, who is on loan to Scottish side Dundee FC from Forest Green Rovers, Mohamed Buya Turay & three others to make this trip.

Head coach John Keister will remain in charge of Leone Stars in their final Group A AFCON qualifier against Guinea Bissau this month after the SLFA requested the coach and backroom staff service for the final Afcon qualifier.

Sierra Leone, who will not be part of Ivory Coast 2023 AFCON, will play for pride in the final match to wrap up the qualifiers. 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Sierra Leone 3-2 in the Liberian Capital in match day five of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to book a place in Cote d’Ivoire AFCON.

The Leone Stars will not be part of the 34th edition of AFCON 2023, to be held from January 13, 2024, to Feb. 11, 2024, in six cities across Cote d’Ivoire.

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