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SFF Cup Break: Reflecting on Thrilling Matches and Impressive Goal Average

With a short break in the SFF Cup games for the next 20 days, it's an opportune time to reflect on the thrilling matches we've witnessed so far. In the Preliminary and First Rounds combined, we've been treated to 9 exciting games, resulting in a total of 57 goals. That averages to an impressive 6.33 goals per match—a true achievement that deserves a larger audience in the stands.

SFF Cup First Round Draw: Intense Battles Await!

The much-anticipated SFF Cup First Round draw took place today at the Football Federation headquarters, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead. With 20 teams participating in this round, excluding the biggest clubs, football fans are in for a treat as lesser-known sides battle it out for glory.

Foreign Players in Seychelles Premier League: Impact and Insights

Seysoccer's latest analysis of the Seychelles Premier League unveils the significant influence of foreign players. With an astounding 63.11% of all goals scored by foreigners, this study sheds light on their crucial contributions and their impact on the league's dynamics. Stay tuned for more intriguing insights from our ongoing research.

Recapping Seychelles’ Recent Victories and Challenges

The Seychelles national team has experienced a mix of highs and lows in recent years, with a focus on developing a new generation of players. The team's last two victories came against Sri Lanka in 2021 and Bangladesh earlier this year, both achieved through narrow 0-1 scorelines.

Seychelles’ Legendary Striker and Record Holder – Philip Zialor

The prolific marksman is the top-scorer ever in Seychelles’ history with 14 goals from 33 games and is the Seychellois record holder for netting the most goals in a single game, four against Mauritius in the 2008 COSAFA Cup. He was also the architect of Seychelles’ biggest win that had come against Zimbabwe in the 2004 African Nations Cup qualifiers. Known for his dead-ball skills, it was his free-kick in the 87th minute that gave his country a famous 2-1 victory against Zimbabwe at Stad Linite back in 2003. The other goal was scored by Zialor’s strike partner Alpha Balde from a penalty in the 73rd minute.