By: Alhaji A. Barrie The Sierra Leone Premier League is facing a major setback after the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) declared an indefinite media blackout. This decision came after journalist Alusine Rehme Wilson was violently attacked by alleged Wusum Stars supporters while conducting post-match interviews in Makeni. SWASAL says the Premier League Board ignored repeated calls for action, forcing them to take a stand to protect journalists and demand accountability. The blackout means no match reports, interviews, or coverage of league activities will be published by SWASAL members. This silence could seriously affect the country's national men's league reputation. Sponsors may pull out because their brands won’t be seen, and players will miss out on media attention that helps them get noticed by scouts and coaches. “The Board’s inaction has emboldened perpetrators of violence against journalists,” SWASAL stated in their press release. Teams are als...
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