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By: Joseph Adeshyllon Mansaray  In a thrilling final yesterday, Brookfields Community defied all expectations to claim their first-ever Potafa Championship, edging out Belliar Community in a tense post-game penalty shootout.  The highly anticipated clash, held in front of an enthusiastic crowd, saw Brookfields rise to the occasion, silencing critics and etching their name in the tournament's history. The first half was dominated by Belliar’s star players Oga Musa and Lansana, who both created multiple goal-scoring opportunities. Brookfields’ goalkeeper Mohamed proved to be a formidable force, making crucial saves to keep his team in the match. His heroic performance set the tone for what would become a battle of nerves. After a goalless regulation time, the game was decided by penalties. Belliar’s Maicon saw his attempt saved by Mohamed, who continued his outstanding display between the posts.  The decisive moment came when Keita of Brookfields calmly slotted home the final penalty...

By: Joseph Adeshyllon Mansaray  All roads will lead to the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Liberia on Tuesday, October 15, when Sierra Leone’s (Leone Stars) takes on the Ivory Coast in a critical AFCON 2025 qualification match.  Despite being an away fixture for Ivory Coast, the Ivorian Elephants are coming off a dominant performance in San Pedro, where they secured a convincing victory, setting the stage for another potential goal fest. But for Sierra Leone, this game presents a do-or-die situation. A win for Ivory Coast would see them extend their lead with 12 points, all but guaranteeing their spot in the tournament while  Sierra Leone could further sink at the bottom of the group, with just 1 point on the board so far, if they suffer another defeat to the Ivorians. The pressure is on for Coach Amidu Karim and his technical team to find a solution to stop the Ivorians lethal attacking force. Thus, Sierra Leone's defense will need to be at their best to keep them at bay evev though ...

By: Joseph Adeshyllon Mansaray Libya and Nigeria's football teams have faced significant travel difficulties ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualification matches, sparking concerns over the handling of logistics and fair play in the tournament. Last week, Libya's national team traveled to Nigeria to honor their fixture, only to be met with extended delays at the airport. Reports indicate that after the long wait, the team had to endure a lengthy drive to their hotel, causing frustration and fatigue ahead of their crucial game. I n a turn of events yesterday, Nigeria's team arrived in Libya for their return fixture, only to encounter similar obstacles. The Nigerian squad reportedly faced long delays at the airport and were met with inadequate transportation, as a single mini-bus was dispatched to transport the team to their accommodation. The incidents have raised questions about the treatment of visiting teams in AFCON qualifiers, with fans and commentators alike calling for the...

The African Football Journalists Association (AFOJA) hereby express total sadness and grief at the situation in Nigeria where seven crew members from SuperSport were abducted on the road, en route to cover the game of the AFCON qualifier between Nigeria and Libya in Uyo on 11 October. Even more tragic was the fact that one of the seven was actually shot and killed by the abductors in the incident. In a statement by the leadership of AFOJA, signed by Executive Secretary Nuhu Adams, such sad occurrence is very worrying as it means that the safety of our colleagues is at high risk in the innocent discharge of their regular duties. ‘We decry this barbaric act that violated the safety of our colleagues and hope the authorities in high risk countries will take note and act on ensuring the safety of professionals whose main motivation was to bring the game we all enjoy to the screens and pages of viewers and readers to enjoy. ‘We commiserate with the family of the deceased. No words can expla...