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By Umaro Saidu Turay. Wusum Stars Football club host E.E Lions Football in match day -2 of the Leone Rock Premier League 2024/2025 season. Coach Abdul Bangura's team found form last weekend with a 1-1 draw to Fc Kallon in Freetown cut of Alimammy Buya Kamara whose world class finished wasn't enough to seal their first win of the campaign after Fc Kallon sealed an equalizing goal from the spot kick as a result of an handball offence committed by Wusum Stars at the end tale fo the match. Wusum Stars will have to combat the loss of Abdul Bangura fondly call Ashavin and Semah Kamara who are currently playing their  football in Europe.  In the absence of Abdul Bangura  Alimamy Buya Kamara as  emerge as the star of the team despite been disturb with an ankle injury during last season's Premier league but has rediscovered his forrn back after his master class performance against Fc Kallon that earn him the Player of the match award.   Ibrahim Kargbo whose contributions were immens...

By Umaro Saidu Turay. Wusum Stars Football club host E.E Lions Football in match day -2 of the Leone Rock Premier League 2024/2025 season. Coach Abdul Bangura's team found form last weekend with a 1-1 draw to Fc Kallon in Freetown cut of Alimammy Buya Kamara whose world class finished wasn't enough to seal their first win of the campaign after Fc Kallon sealed an equalizing goal from the spot kick as a result of an handball offence committed by Wusum Stars at the end tale fo the match. Wusum Stars will have to combat the loss of Abdul Bangura fondly call Ashavin and Semah Kamara who are currently playing their  football in Europe.  In the absence of Abdul Bangura  Alimamy Buya Kamara as  emerge as the star of the team despite been disturb with an ankle injury during last season's Premier league but has rediscovered his forrn back after his master class performance against Fc Kallon that earn him the Player of the match award.   Ibrahim Kargbo whose contributions were immens...

By: Umaro Saidu Turay CAF 2024 award ceremony was a brilliant celebration of African football which recognizing continent's most exceptional players, coaches and teams. This remarkable event took places last night in the vibrant city of Marrakech Morocco where both players, coaches and clubs were honoured for their exceptional Contribution toward the game of football. The 2024 CAF award is a testament of the special talent and divergent of Africa football. As the Africa continent continue unearth world class players and teams, the future of African football seems extremely promising. Ademola Lookman the Nigerian born super star forward who plays for Atlanta football club was the standout performer of the night during the award ceremony. Lookman who reached the final of the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria in the AFCON , losing to the host ivory in a decisive match to end the prestigious competition was crowned as CAF Men's Best Player Award. In the same night the Zambian ...

By Umaro Saidu Turay The Sierra Leone Football Association President Thomas Daddy Brima has on Monday 16th December, 2024 Joined CAF President Dr. Motsepe and 53 other federation Presidents in Marrakech Morocco ahead of a crucial Strategic meeting with CAF President. The EXCO, chaired by CAF President Dr. Motsepe will discuss key issues ranging from 2025 CAF Calemder and other important matters focusing on shaping African football. However, the session will start with a CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting commence at 09:00 local time (08:30 GMT). At 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT), the. 54 CAF Members Association Presidents with the inclusion of SLFA's President Thomas Daddy Brima will join the CAF EXCO in a universal discuss. The meeting aims to consolidate cooperation and bring out strategic goals for the growth of football across the African continent. The appearance of SLFA's President accentuate Sierra Leone's dedication to contributing to the advancement of African f...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AISPO), a prominent non-governmental organization dedicated to combating poverty, social injustice, and diseases affecting the most vulnerable populations in Sierra Leone and worldwide, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), has recognized 31 regular voluntary blood donors in Bombali district for their altruistic contributions to saving lives. Among the honourees are Alhaji Osman Jalloh, who has donated blood 61 times, Martin Lamin Kotay with 55 donations, and Mohamed Lamin Bangura and Ibrahim Sorie Koroma, each with 54 donations. Additionally, 27 other donors have each contributed blood at least 18 times. The awards were conferred during a special ceremony at the Makeni Wusum Stadium pavilion in Bombali district, Northern Sierra Leone, coinciding with the post-celebration of this year’s National Voluntary Blood Donors Day, which marks the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, a ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Rising Sierra Leonean lawyer and human rights advocate, Paul Kamara, will be joining forces with colleagues from Gambia and Liberia today at 10:00 AM for a virtual workshop titled “How to Avoid Legal Suits.”  Organized by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), the said workshop is designed to share crucial insights with journalists, human rights defenders, and activists. Kamara, who is also a lecturer at the University of Makeni (UniMak), will be joined by fellow human rights advocates and legal experts, Neneh Cham and Sarnyenneh M. Dickson, representing Gambia and Liberia, respectively.  The trio was officially announced as speakers by MFWA on Wednesday in anticipation of this significant workshop, which will take place via Zoom on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The primary focus of the workshop, according to MFWA, will be on the legal frameworks relevant to Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Liberia. It aims to equip participants with practical tools and essential...

By: Umaro Saidu Turay In a highly decisive Match played on Tuesday at the Makeni Wusum Stadium, the Sierra Leone U20 female team (Shooting Starlet) dislodged the Liberians Senior National team 2-0 in match day-2 of 2024 Mano River Union tournament. The hosts, dominated the first half creating several promising opportunities that could have given them an early lead over the visitors but the composure and confidence level of both teams became evident throughout the first half which ended goaless. as they maintained and control the match despite their effort the resilient Liberian team held firm as both team failed to score in the first forty five minutes of action. In the second half, both teams stepped up to secure the maximum points but it was the tactical discipline and tenacity of shooting starlets that paid off in the 65 minutes when Adama Mansaray scored the opener after smashing the ball from an open play to put her side infront. Shooting Starlet held firm of their lead and would ...

By: Umaro Saidu Turay Following an exciting Mano River Union Female Tournament opening match today at the wusun field in Makeni, Sierra Leone U-20 team held their neighboring counterpart Guinea Senior teams to a goalless draw as both teams showcasing an impressive show piece through out the match. Despite both teams failed to find the ball at the back of the net throughout the match but with great an exhilarating performance which provide a space to a highly competitive tournament ahead. The tournament feature three team across region (Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea ) competing for prestigious award and glory. Sierra Leone will face their neighboring countries Liberia while Guinea will a have a day rest before they face Liberia in the final match. The tournament will last for six day starting on the 2nd December and ends on December 8th 2024. Speaking to an Exco Members of Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Madam Haja Ramatulai Kamara after the match she explained the importanc...

The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai has tendered his unreserved apologies to the people of Sierra Leone for Leone Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco.  He made this public appeal  on 98.1's Good Morning Salone programme on Thursday. "On behalf of the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority, I want to unserverdly apologize to the people of Sierra Leone for the inability of the national team to qualify for 2025 AFCON campaign," Dr. Abdulai said. He went on to thank and appreciate the Government of His Excellency Retired Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio for the uninterrupted financial and moral support given to the sports sector. He assured the nation of taking action aimed at preventing a reoccurrence. ©:  NSA Media✍️

By Joseph Adeshyllon Mansaray In a thrilling finish to the qualification rounds, Ascentonians and Rising Queens have booked their places in the upcoming 2024/2025 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League season. Ascentonians showcased remarkable consistency, finishing with 10 points from four games. Their record includes three wins and a draw, underscoring their strength and resilience on the field. This impressive run has cemented their place among the league’s top contenders. Rising Queens, on the other hand, displayed a similarly determined performance, winning three of their games to clinch their spot. Despite facing a setback with one loss, their solid track record has proven enough to earn them entry into the Premier League. Both teams have demonstrated their readiness to compete at the highest level in Sierra Leonean women’s football, and fans are eagerly anticipating their performances in the upcoming season.

By: Joseph Adeshyllon Mansaray  The Sierra Leone Basketball Federation (SLBF) held its first official meeting yesterday to discuss the upcoming launch of the nation’s first-ever national basketball league.  Under the leadership of President Alie Hijazi and his executive team, the meeting highlighted a series of strategic initiatives aimed at developing basketball across the country and ensuring a successful start to the league, which is expected to begin in December. One of the primary goals discussed was the reintroduction of basketball programs in schools and colleges. This initiative aims to identify and recruit young athletes capable of representing Sierra Leone in various competitive categories.  Additionally, the federation plans to organize capacity-building and training programs for coaches and referees to maintain professional standards within the league. Before the league kicks off, SLBF will host an international gala competition, inviting teams from Liberia and Guinea to co...

©: Advertorials✍️ On Tuesday, November 5, Sahr Morris Jr., the current President of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), successfully completed the nomination process as he aims for re-election to serve a second and final term as the leader of the country's sports journalism community. Following the conclusion of his nomination, President Morris expressed gratitude to the membership for their unity and support in fostering the development and advancement of the Association. The dedicated and experienced leader of SWASAL remarked, “Colleagues, the upcoming SWASAL Elective Congress is only weeks away. It is essential that we demonstrate our solidarity as one SWASAL, regardless of individual endorsements. Let us prioritize maintaining amicable relationships, peace, and mutual respect. Elections may come and go, but SWASAL will endure; thus, we should regard one another as family as we thoughtfully deliberate on the future direction of our Association over the next ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Later today at the SKD-Sports Complex in Liberia, the Liberian senior men’s national home-based team will play host to their Mano River Union Sierra Leone in a crucial return leg match in the West Africa Football Union (WAFU A) first round qualifiers of the delayed CAF TotalEnergies Africa Championship (CHAN) 2024. The anticipated clash comes exactly four days since the host narrowly defeated their Sierra Leonean counterparts 2-1 in the first leg at the same stadium where they will also be facing off for a ticket to next round of the qualifiers. With the stakes now high for the visitors whose forward Salliu Tarawllie last minute missed penalty helped the Liberians to snatch the maximum match points from the first leg, Multimedia Journalist Alusine Rehme Wilson spoke to experienced Sierra Leone coach Amidu Karim who’s monitoring the team as part of his preparation for his side’s last two group matches in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers, to have his bite on his countr...

By: Joseph Adeshyllon Mansaray   T wo young Sierra Leonean athletes, Paul Foday Marah and Augustine Moses Kpaka, recently returned from an impactful experience at the FIBA Africa Basketball Camp in Douala, Cameroon, which took place from October 14-17, 2024.  Sponsored by scholarships through a growing relationship between the Sierra Leone Basketball Federation (SLBF) and FIBA Africa,Paul Foday Marrah and Augustine Moses Kpaka, known as “Wakanda,” paid a courtesy call to Sierra Leone Basketball Federation (SLBF) President Ali Hijazi. During their visit, the two players shared their experiences from the camp, expressing their gratitude for the skills and knowledge they gained through the prestigious FIBA initiative. The camp, organized annually by FIBA, provided Marrah and Kpaka with advanced training and exposure to a high level of basketball competition, helping them sharpen their abilities alongside other young players from across Africa. President Hijazi congratulated the duo on rep...

By: Joseph Adeshyllon Mansaray  The Sierra Leone U-17 national team, led by Coach Junior Dominic Konneh, has been eliminated from the WAFU A U-17 AFCON qualifiers following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Guinea Bissau.  The young Leone Stars only needed a draw or a win in this decisive match to advance to the tournament's semifinals, but fell short despite a strong effort from the players on the field. Placed in Group B alongside Mali, Mauritania, and Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone’s U-17 team managed one win out of their three matches—a victory over Mauritania.  However, earlier losses to Mali and Guinea Bissau ultimately ended their campaign, cutting short hopes of advancing in the qualifiers. While the players fought hard, the technical team faced criticism for not fully meeting the demands of the tournament, with some supporters expressing disappointment at missed opportunities.  Sierra Leone now looks ahead to the future, with a renewed focus on building a competitive squad for upcoming ...

©: Advertorial✍️ Mohamed Lamin Turay, an accomplished journalist with over 12 years of experience, has announced his candidacy for Secretary General of the Sport Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) in the upcoming elections. Turay, who holds a BA degree and is currently in his final year studying law at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, began his journalism career in 2012 as a sports producer with the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) in Magburaka. His remarkable work soon led to a role at SLBC Freetown in 2016, where he has since served as a reporter and presenter. With over a decade as a dedicated member of the Sport Writers Association, Turay has significantly contributed to sports journalism, covering major events across Sierra Leone. Announcing his candidacy, Turay emphasized the importance of leadership, strategy, and unity within the association, likening it to a well-coached sports team.  His career has been marked by a deep commitment to the g...

The National Sports Authority wishes to formally congratulate the newly elected executive members and the general membership of the North- East Region Athletics Association for holding a peaceful congress.   Since the election of the  national executive committee members in April 2022, the region commissioned an interim executive to oversee the activities of the association, including the conduct of election for the various vacant positions. During the period of executing their mandate, the interim executive had many challenges with some members of the association, which led to court injunction by the High Court in Makeni. With NSA's intervention, the injunction and other related issues were resolved, and the elective congress was subsequently held in Magburaka over the weekend, with Alhassan Kamara, who narrowly won the presidency.   With NSA's Lamin Sesay,  National Sports Coordinator, who served as a moral guarantor, the election outcome was generally accepted by all, includ...

By: Joseph Adeshyllon Mansaray The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced that the Sierra Leone Premier League will begin its 2024/25 season on November 23, 2024.  This announcement was made by the Acting Secretary General of SLFA, Ing. Benson Bawoh, during a recent meeting with the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, and other officials. During the meeting, Ing. Bawoh introduced the newly formed Premier League Board Committee, responsible for overseeing the upcoming season.  Dr. Abdulai commended the board members, emphasizing the importance of transparency and integrity in the league's operations.  He urged the committee to allocate 80% of government funding to clubs, supporting them in paying players’ salaries and furthering football as a source of employment in the country. “Our league is moving toward a professional level, with players from other nations joining our premier teams. With continued support from th...

The Acting General Secretary of the Sierra Leone  Football Association (SLFA) Ing. Mohamed Benson Bawah has told  NSA Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai that the Sierra Leone Male Premier will commence on November 23, 2024.   Bawoh made this announcement on Monday at the NSA office while  formally presenting the League's Board to the NSA Chief and his team.  "It is a tradition for the FA to present board members of the male and female premier leagues to the NSA. This board has already commenced administrative activities," Benson said.  Receiving the Board members, Dr. Abdulai congratulated the team and encouraged them to distribute 80% of government funding to the clubs to assist them to pay salaries as football create employment.  "Our league is getting to a professional level, and other nationals are now playing our premier leagues. With Government's continued support, our league is going to be more attractive to many other nationals across the conti...

NSA Executive Director Lawyer Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, on Sunday 27th October 2024, launched an under 15 football trophy titled: Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai U-15 Trophy at the Wusum Field, Makeni City. The goal of the competition is to eradicate kush and other harmful substances in the country that have destroyed many prospective young men and women using the most popular sport, football.  Recently, the government, through the House of Parliament, declared kush as a public health emergency.  It could be recalled that Dr. Abdulai has stagged similar competitions in Kenema, Grafton Community, Calaba Town in the Eastern Part of the Freetown, and Rokel Community, among others.  Dr. Abdulai and his hard-working team are expected to continue with the national drive on kush next weekend in other parts  of the country. The National Sports Authority is an agency of government established by an Act of Parliament with the mandate to promote,  encourage,  develop, and supervise all sports and sporting a...

By: Umaro Saidu Turay Makeni Northern Sierra Leone . Sierra Leone's U-17 team (Sierra Stars) on Saturday evening October 26, restored their qualification hope for the next U17 African Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers in match day-2 beating Mauritania  1-0 at the Stade Lat- Dior Stadium. The decider was scored by Makeni City's born Ali Ramadan Kabia in the first half. Kabia, who's the Sierra Leone U17 team captain did score an unforgettable goal breathing in relief after their opening loss to Mali.  With the 1-0 win over Mauritania, Sierra Stars could now progress to next round of the WAFU A' Zone U17 tourney competition should they win against Guinea Bissau in their next match. For his brilliant goal, the Sierra Stars captain who playing his trade in Turkey with Antalyaspor was awarded as the player of the match against Mauritania. Speaking after the match the Sierra Stars captain Kabia  expresses thanks and appreciations to the technical team for building their confiden...

By: Umaro Saidu Turay Makeni Northern Sierra Leone . Sierra Leone's U-17 team (Sierra Stars) on Saturday evening October 26, restored their qualification hope for the next U17 African Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers in match day-2 beating Mauritania  1-0 at the Stade Lat- Dior Stadium. The decider was scored by Makeni City's born Ali Ramadan Kabia in the first half. Kabia, who's the Sierra Leone U17 team captain did score an unforgettable goal breathing in relief after their opening loss to Mali.  With the 1-0 win over Mauritania, Sierra Stars could now progress to next round of the WAFU A' Zone U17 tourney competition should they win against Guinea Bissau in their next match. For his brilliant goal, the Sierra Stars captain who playing his trade in Turkey with Antalyaspor was awarded as the player of the match against Mauritania. Speaking after the match the Sierra Stars captain Kabia  expresses thanks and appreciations to the technical team for building their confiden...

​ The Sierra Leone National Under-17 team, the Sierra Stars, has wrapped up their last training session ahead of their critical encounter with Mauritania. Following a recent loss to Mali’s U-17 team, the Sierra Stars have intensified their preparation, holding match-situational training sessions at the Maniang Soumare Centre. Coach Konneh expressed optimism about his team, recognizing their hard work and determination in each session. “This match against Mauritania is a must-win for us; we understand the stakes,” he stated. “I believe in my boys, and I’m calling on all Sierra Leoneans to rally behind us. We’re determined to bounce back in tomorrow’s game.” The Sierra Stars will face off against Mauritania at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow at Stade Lat Dior. By: A lie Sesay, Media Officer, National Under-17 Team.

By Umaro Saidu Turay Makeni Northern Sierra Leone The Sierra Leone U-17 team, known as Sierra Star has on Wednesday October 24 2024 kick off their WAFU zone A U-17 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nation qualifiers campaigned against Mali at the Stade Lat Dior stadium in Senegal. Sierra Leone loss their opening match last night against Mali thanks to Seydou Dembele 8th minutes clinical finish which saw the Les Aigles side registered their first three point in the tournament. Despite effort to restore parity Sierra Leone U-17 teams couldn't get a break through thanks to the semented and tactical defensive prowess exhibited on the Aigles defense denying Sierra Leone the opportunity to level the score line. The Malian side asserted their dominance since the opening whistle showcasing their talent leaving the Sierra Stars of Sierra Leone struggling to keep pace despite their effort to get an equalizer. The match ended 1-0 to Mali and Sierra Leone will now regroup ahead of their second ma...

By: Umaro Saidu Turay Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone  The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association Thomas Daddy Brima along side his Acting Secretary general Benson Bawoh arrived last night in Addis Ababa Ethiopia ahead of the 46th CAF Ordinary general Assembly. The assembly commenced on Tuesday 22nd October 2024, and the CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and CAF Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Ombaa led the discussions as the event kick off at 10:00 local time at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association joined other top football administrators / leaders and delegates of Members Association across African. CAF President Dr. Motsepe is expected to throw light on the successes of CAF over the past few years and also discuss initiative to promote growth and investment in African Football. Also in attendance from are the Former Inter Milan and Monaco Striker Mohamed Kallon who joined the President and the Acting Secretary General as rep...

By: Abdulrahman Barrie The U17 football teams from Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau have been disqualified from the 2024 U17 African Cup of Nations competition in Senegal after failing the mandatory MRI test scans. These scans, which determine the age of the players, revealed discrepancies that led to their removal from the tournament. The disqualification follows changes to Article 27.4 of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations regulations, which have tightened the criteria and enforcement of age verification measures. The updated rules stipulate that if a team has more than four players deemed ineligible after the MRI eligibility test, the entire team will be disqualified. The MRI tests, used to enforce age restrictions in youth competitions, are crucial for ensuring fairness. Unfortunately, the teams from these three nations did not meet the age criteria, resulting in their disqualification. This decision has come as a significant disappointment for the young players and their fans, w...