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Alusine Rehme Wilson Bamoi Queens Football Club announced themselves as serious contenders for promotion with a ruthless 8-0 win over Future Queens in the opening match of the North West Region Football Association (NWRFA) Women’s First Division Playoffs at the Port Loko Mini Stadium. The standout performer was prolific forward Kadiatu M. Kamara, who delivered a masterclass in finishing by scoring four goals and earning the Player of the Match award in a dominant display that left Future Queens with no answer to her attacking brilliance. Kamara’s four-goal haul spearheaded a commanding team performance as Bamoi Queens overwhelmed their opponents from the first whistle, combining clinical finishing with disciplined defending to secure one of the biggest victories in recent regional women's football competition. Buoyed by a passionate home crowd, Bamoi Queens controlled possession, dictated the tempo and repeatedly breached the Future Queens defence, underlining their determina...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  In a significant display of political dialogue, Sierra Leone’s main opposition, the All People’s Congress (APC), held high-level talks with President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials at State House on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, signaling a renewed commitment to national cohesion and democratic engagement. The APC delegation which consist of its party parliamentary leader, Honorable Abdul Karim Kargbo, the West Area Rural District Council Chairman, Kasho Roland Cole and the Freetown City Council Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyeer was led by its Acting Chairman, Ambassador Osman Foday Yansaneh, who underscored the importance of constructive opposition in strengthening governance.  The main opposition party's Acting Chairman emphasized that the party remains committed to peaceful political participation, national stability, and collaboration on issues of national interest, while maintaining its critical oversight role. “Our engagement is guided by the ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has appointed popular musician Abubakarr S. Turay, widely known as “Shaddy Baby,” as the country’s new Peace Ambassador, replacing Alhaji Amadu Bah (LAJ). The announcement, made on Thursday, April 30, 2026, signals a renewed push by the government to engage youth and the creative industry in promoting national cohesion, at a time when authorities are seeking to strengthen social stability and civic responsibility. Shaddy Baby, a household name in Sierra Leone’s music scene, has built a reputation for blending Afrobeat rhythms with socially conscious messages that resonate with young audiences. Rising to prominence in the late 2010s, he has since cultivated a loyal following both at home and within the diaspora, using his platform to address themes such as unity, resilience and community empowerment. His growing influence among urban youth is widely seen as a key factor behind his selection. In a brief statement a...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced far-reaching reforms to its medical protocols and anti-doping framework following a high-level meeting of its Medical Committee in Lomé, Togo, marking a significant step toward modernizing healthcare standards in African football. The meeting, chaired by Dr Soueilim Mohamed Bouya and attended by Vice Chairman Dr Thulani Ngwenya alongside medical experts from member associations, focused on strengthening medical governance, enhancing player welfare, and aligning practices with global benchmarks. A key outcome was the approval of revised MRI testing protocols for youth competitions. Beginning in 2026, players will undergo a single MRI scan, with those cleared during zonal qualifiers exempt from further testing ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 where only newly registered players will be required to complete left wrist MRI examinations. The committee also initiated ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Sports for Empowerment Foundation (SFEF) on Saturday brought together past and present beneficiaries at a reunion event held at the SLTU Hall in Makeni, reaffirming its commitment to transforming lives through sports and education. The gathering attracted beneficiaries, stakeholders and partners from across the Northern Region, including representatives from the Bombali District Council, members of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) Northern Region branch, and Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) and CAF Commissioner, Mrs. Emilea Jengo Kamara. Also in attendance was the Chief Executive Officer of StarBurst Park, Mr. Ibrahim Kanu. Founded over a decade ago by former Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) journalist, Mr. Desmond Paine, SFEF has used sport as a tool for youth empowerment, mentorship and social development. Reflecting on the foundation’s journey, Paine said the reunion was not only an opportunity for beneficiaries...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Makeni-based female outfit Mena Queens Football Club will be aiming to bounce back from a humiliating 5-0 defeat as they host league leaders Mogbwemo Queens in a crucial Marampa Mines Women’s Premier League encounter at the Wusum Stadium on Sunday morning. The hosts, currently languishing in eighth place with 18 points, face a daunting task against a dominant Mogbwemo side sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 45 points, a staggering 27-point gap between the two teams. For Mena Queens, the fixture presents more than just a chance to earn three points. It is an opportunity to restore pride following their heavy loss away to Ram Kamara Football Club in Bo. With the season entering a decisive phase, the Makeni side will be desperate to steady their campaign and avoid another setback on home soil. Their head coach Fatmata Turay acknowledged the strength of their opponents but struck a determined tone ahead of the clash. “We respect Mogbwemo Queens for th...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  As Journalists, media innovators and civil society actors across the globe on Thursday, marked World Fact-Checking Day 2026, renewing calls for stronger defenses against misinformation in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, social media and rapid information flows.   The day observed annually on April 2, and promoted by global fact-checking networks, the day highlights the critical role of verification in safeguarding democracy, public trust and informed decision-making.    This year’s observance comes amid growing concern over the scale and sophistication of false information worldwide, with experts emphasizing collaboration, digital literacy and technological innovation as key tools in the fight for truth.   Globally, fact-checking has evolved from a niche journalistic practice into a central pillar of modern media ecosystems and the rise of digital platforms and AI-generated content has intensified both the spread ...