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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.