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By Desmond J. Paine   Sierra Leone's Football Legend Mohammed Kallon has officially accepted the role of head coach for the Sierra Leone national team, starting a new era in the country’s football journey.  In his first statement following the announcement, Kallon expressed his deep sense of duty and patriotism.  ‘ I accept this job because it is my country. It was not an easy decision- there were many considerations- but now we are here. I am honoured to serve Sierra Leone. I love my country, and that is why I am taking on this responsibility “ Kallon said.  Kallon's appointment comes as part of the ‘Concept 2027 ‘ initiative, a long-term strategy designed to evaluate Sierra Leone’s football standards, nurture young talent and establish a competitive national team on the international stage. The football community, government officials, and fans have welcomed the decision, rallying behind Kallon as he takes on the challenge of leading the national team to success. More details...

By: Tejan Frederickson Fatorma The head coach of Sierra Leone's most decorated male football club, East End Lions FC, Mohamed Lamin Kamara has been named as the Best Coach of the Month of January in the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League.  Fondly known as Coach ML, he also doubles as the head coach of the Sierra Leone U20 Shooting Stars. Coach Kamara, a master tactician clinched this accolade with a score of 397 in an opinion poll surpassing notable contenders such as Musa Jalloh, head coach of current league leaders Bhantal FC; Mohamed Kallon, Leone Stars' newly appointed national team coach and CEO/head coach of FC Kallon; and John Keister, Bo Rangers' head coach and former national team coach. The gaffer wins follows his nomination along FC Kallon, Bhantal and Bullom Stars Head coaches whom he defeated as no surprise to many given his impressive performance in January.  In the month of January, East End Lions played four matches, winning three and drawing one, with no los...

As part of the preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations U20 tournament, Mohamed Lamin Kamara, the head coach of the Sierra Leone U20 football team has invited 21 foreign-based players to join the Shooting Stars' squad.  This strategic move aims to assemble the best squad ahead of this crucial continental youth tournament ensuring that the team is well-prepared and ready to compete at the highest level. Coach ML has emphasized the importance of incorporating foreign-based players to add the much-needed experience and bolster the team's intensity.  By bringing in players who have honed their skills in competitive international environments, the Shooting Stars are expected to benefit from a higher level of play and tactical awareness.  This in turn, will contribute to the team's overall strength and readiness for the tournament. Sierra Leone has been drawn in Group C alongside strong contenders Senegal, Zambia, and Kenya.  The draw was recently conduct...

In an exciting development, the draw ceremony for the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations U20 was held on Thursday at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.  Sierra Leone has been drawn in Group C alongside strong contenders Senegal, Zambia, and Kenya. Group C features two countries from the WAFU A confederation, Sierra Leone and Senegal.  The anticipation is palpable as these teams prepare to face each other once again. I t is noteworthy that Senegal U20 recently triumphed over Sierra Leone in the WAFU A U20 finals in an intense grand finale.  Senegal enters the tournament as the defending champions of AFCON U20, adding to the competitive spirit of the group. Representing the COSAFA confederation, Zambia is another formidable force. Zambia has a storied history in the U20 youth tournaments, having participated in 1999, 2007, and 2017.  Notably, they hosted and won the 2017 edition. In the 2024 qualifiers, Zambia reached the grand final but were defeated by South Africa with a scor...

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 ...