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The U-20 Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone will know their group contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 on Thursday, 13th February.  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the draw will take place today at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The Sierra Leone U-20 team will be making its debut in this prestigious youth continental tournament. Representing the WAFU Zone A region, Sierra Leone will join the current AFCON U-20 defending champions, Senegal, in this year's competition. The technical team of the Shooting Stars has commenced intensive preparations at the SLFA Academy, initially inviting 50 players for training.  As preparations continue, the squad has been significantly trimmed to ensure only the best talents are selected for the tournament in Ivory Coast. Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara emphasized the team's commitment to excellence: "We are determined to select the best talents for this tournament. Competing in the AFCO...

By: Ibrahim Kanu One of Sierra Leone's most decorated soccer outfit Mighty Blackpool FC made an unprecedented move in the 2024/2024 Leone Rock Premier League of  Sierra Leone after registering their first win of the season with a 1-0 win over one of the national topflight league's new comers, Star Sport Academy. The win was made possible by youngster Salieu M. Conteh's decisve first half goal which eventually earned him the player of the match award. h The "Tis-Tas Boys" win saw them moved five places upwards from 18th to 13th place while holders Bo Rangers FC also knocked Luawa Football club (The Cacao Boys) with a lone goal at home. The famous win for the Tis-Tas Boys marked their first in seven league games played after suffering four defeats and securing only a point from their first six matches. Meanwhile, Bhantal Football CLUB stretched their lead at the top of the league with a 2-1 win over Ports Authority Football Club . The Saturday evening victor...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Almost 72 hours since a shocking event stirred panic among residents of the northeastern city of Makeni. The incident which took place on Tuesday, January 28, has led to an alarming decline in student attendance at the Rogbaneh Government Municipal Girls School. This all girls learning institution, which gained recognition two years ago as the first science-focused girls' school in the northern region, had an incredible enrollment of 1,000 students across grades JSS-1 to SSS-3 as of January this year. However, in the past 48 hours, attendance has dropped by over 80%. Reverend Mohamed Brown, a senior educator and head of guidance and counseling at the school, confirmed this significant drop in attendance. Speaking with AWE-Media.SL on Thursday afternoon at the school premises, he detailed that out of the school's total population of 1,000 students spread across 16 classes, fewer than 200 have attended their regular classes since the unsettling incident ...

By: Abdulrahman Barrie in Freetown   Diamond Stars showcased their resilience and determination by staging a remarkable comeback to defeat FC Kallon 3-2 in the Leone Rock Premier League 2024/25 at the Approve School Playing Field.  The match was nothing short of a rollercoaster, keeping fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. FC Kallon started strong, with Hassan Milla scoring the first goal in the 15th minute, assisted by Momoh Lappo. Christopher Bangura added to their lead with a goal in the 31st minute, thanks to an assist from Sahr Musa.  At halftime, it seemed FC Kallon had the game under control with a 2-0 lead. However, Diamond Stars had different plans for the second half. Osman Komba ignited the comeback with a goal in the 46th minute.  Abubakar M Massoki equalized the score to 2-2 in the 67th minute, with an assist from Komba. The excitement peaked when Baimba Sesay scored the winning goal in the 70th minute, assisted by Mohamed Akarr, sealing a stunning victory...

By: Abdulrahman Barrie The Sierra Leone Taekwondo Association's USA-based players, George Edward Holland and Maxwell James Mason, along with Coach David Phelham, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Junior and Cadet Taekwondo practitioners at Saint Augustine Agricultural Junior Secondary School in Tintafor, Lungi. This visit aimed to inspire and motivate the young athletes to pursue excellence in the sport. The presence of these accomplished individuals provided a unique opportunity for the students to learn from their experiences and gain valuable insights into the world of competitive Taekwondo. Accompanying the trio were key officials from the Sierra Leone Taekwondo Association, including the President, Mr. Oness A. Johnson, the Technical Director, Coach Alfred Karefa Smart, Chairman of the Northwest Region, Mr. Gerald Davies, and the head of delegations, Mr. Husham Sesay. Their involvement underscored the association's commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting th...

By: Abdulrahman Barrie The Sierra Leone Taekwondo Association is gearing up for an exciting event as they prepare to welcome two foreign-based Taekwondo players from the United States, accompanied by their coach, for a week-long engagement from January 15th to 22nd, 2025. The visit is part of an initiative to inspire and elevate the local Taekwondo community by sharing advanced techniques and fostering international cooperation. The delegation will be visiting Tintafor, Lungi, engaging with local athletes and participating in training sessions designed to enhance skill levels and promote the sport within the region. In addition to this high-profile visit, the Association is organizing National Trials on January 21st, 2025, at the Saint Augustine Agricultural Junior Secondary School in Tintafor, Lungi. This event is a critical opportunity for local Taekwondo practitioners to demonstrate their prowess and vie for selection in upcoming national and international competitions. The trials a...

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...