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STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR OF THE MEDIA REFORM COORDINATING GROUP (#MRCG), DR. FRANCIS SOWA ESQ. AT THE SIERRA LEONE ASSOCIATION OF JOURNALISTS (#SLAJ) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (#AGM) IN BO, 27TH SEPTEMBER 2024. Mr. Chairman, The Hon. Justice Abdulai Bangura, Justice of the Supreme Court The Learned Seniors Our veterans of this noble profession Deputy Minister of Informa on and Communications UNDP Resident Coordinator Chairmen of the IMC and RAIC Our dynamic SLAJ president Other distinguished personalities and colleagues Good morning. I bring you greetings from the MRCG. #SLAJ remains the key founding and most supportive member organization of #MRCG. Let me congratulate SLAJ on holding another Annual General Mee ng (AGM). The theme for this year’s AGM- CHARTING THE WAY FORWARD: New Constitution for an Inclusive and Stronger SLAJ- is unique and special for many reasons. Among them, the Association unlike other themes for previous years- is focusing on itself. #SLAJ has turn...

By: Tejan Frederickson Fatorma, Media Officer, Sierra Leone U-20 Team The Sierra Leone National U-20 team, Shooting Stars took a significant step towards the next stage of the ongoing AFCON U-20 qualifiers by defeating the host nation, Liberia 3-1 at the SKD Stadium in Monrovia. After drawing their opening match against Guinea, Shooting Stars approached today’s game with panache and pedigree. Their efforts paid off when the team’s captain, Momoh Ibrahim Kamara delivered an outstanding performance opened the deadlock in the 37th minute. Kamara skillfully navigated through an Idrissa Sesay low cross assist to put Sierra Leone in the lead. The momentum continued in grand style in the second half of proceedings when Santigie Fornah doubled the lead in the 50th minute. Fornah capitalized on a precision pass from Sallieu Bah sending the ball into the back of the net. This goal showcased the synergy between the Petrolul FC-based player and his teammates. Liberia’s Junior Lone Stars briefly re...

By: Tejan Frederickson Fatorma, Media Officer, Sierra Leone U-20 Team  The Sierra Leone National U-20 team, Shooting Stars took a significant step towards the next stage of the ongoing AFCON U-20 qualifiers by defeating the host nation, Liberia 3-1 at the SKD Stadium in Monrovia. After drawing their opening match against Guinea, Shooting Stars approached today’s game with panache and pedigree. Their efforts paid off when the team’s captain, Momoh Ibrahim Kamara delivered an outstanding performance opened the deadlock in the 37th minute. Kamara skillfully navigated through an Idrissa Sesay low cross assist to put Sierra Leone in the lead. The momentum continued in grand style in the second half of proceedings when Santigie Fornah doubled the lead in the 50th minute. Fornah capitalized on a precision pass from Sallieu Bah sending the ball into the back of the net. This goal showcased the synergy between the Petrolul FC-based player and his teammates. Liberia’s Junior Lone Stars briefly r...

By: Tejan Frederickson Fatorma, SLFA Media Officer Attached, National U20✍️ The Sierra Leone U-20 football team recently participated in a one-day safeguarding workshop organized by the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A. The event was held at the Boulevard Palace Hotel in Monrovia, Liberia, on Tuesday 17th September 2024 was a directive from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as part of the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers tournament. Representing the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) at the workshop were Technical Director Ibrahim Bah, Shooting Stars captain Momoh I. Kamara and Edward Bello Yillah as player representatives. The workshop provided a valuable opportunity for the team to gain insights and experience on critical issues affecting young players. Key topics thoroughly deliberated during the workshop included safeguarding, player trafficking, and WAFU’s research on players’ nutrition. These discussions underscore the sub regional fe...

By: Mohamed Bailor Bah The family of Alpha Para Kanu resident of No. 40 Miseri Street in the Makeni municipality in the Northern Judicial District of the Republic of Sierra Leone is worried about the mysterious disappearance of their son, his wife and their two children who has been at large to an unknown destination since July 18, 2020. It could be recalled that the 27-year-old Kanu, a father of two was respected for his active involvement as a youth in the politics of his country at grassroots level. He was a member of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) advance team which is charged with the responsibility to pre-inspect visitation sites before the arrival of top dignitaries of his political party including executive members and flag bearers. Despite being born and raised in Makeni, a city perceived as the stronghold of the All People’s Congress (APC) Party, Alpha Para Kanu showed strong resilience, commitment and dedication to severing his political party (SLPP), and at the clim...

By: Tejan Frederickson Fatorma Media Officer Attached National U20 As the U-20 national football team prepares to embark on their journey for the upcoming WAFU Zone A tournament, Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara expressed his confidence in the team’s readiness following an intensive two and a half months of training.  The squad, consisting of 20 players—15 home-based and 5 foreign-based—has shown remarkable progress and cohesion. In an interview, Coach ML shared his thoughts on the team’s preparation and the upcoming challenges. “The past two and a half months have been incredibly demanding but the players have responded with great determination and hard work,” he said. “We have focused on building a strong tactical foundation improving physical fitness and fostering team spirit.” The training camp included rigorous daily sessions, friendly matches, and specialized workout aimed at enhancing both individual skills and team dynamics. “Our home-based players have shown tremendous growth a...