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By: Abdulrahman Barrie  Mighty Blackpool Football Club has announced the appointment of Tito Cole as the new head coach for their senior team.  The club, currently struggling in 14th position in the 2024/25 Leone Rock Premier League, hopes Cole's leadership will turn their fortunes around. With a wealth of experience from his previous roles in the Sierra Leone Premier League with RSLAF, Diamond Stars, and Luawa FC, Cole brings a strong track record to the table. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to steer the team towards success. Tito Cole has signed a three-year contract and will commence his duties immediately. The club and its supporters eagerly anticipate the positive changes his expertise will bring.

By: Desmond J.Paine   ierra Leone International Mustapha Bundu, one of three players from the Craig Bellamy Foundation in Sierra Leone training internship in his early development, is set to face Manchester City in the FA Cup. For Bundu, this match is more than just a fixture - it's the realization of a dream. During his internship, he trained at City‘s facilities, spending time admiring their players.  However, his journey was cut short by injury, preventing him from making the most of the opportunity.  Now, as a key player for Plymouth Argyle, Bundu hopes to size his moment against the Premier League giant.  With his team looking to make an impact in the competition, the forward will be eager to play a role and prove himself on one of the biggest stages in English football as did for his side against Livepor in getting the only penalty that them up with City.

By: Abdulrahman Barrie The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has unveiled Mohamed Kallon as the new Head Coach of the national senior men’s football team, the Leone Stars. The announcement, made on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the federation's office in Freetown, marks the beginning of a new chapter in Sierra Leonean football. The unveiling ceremony was attended by key stakeholders, including SLFA President Thomas Daddy Brima, Vice President 1 Harold Nat-Johnson, NSA Executive Director Dr. Emanuel Safa Abdulai, and Director of the Ministry of Sports Haroun Korji. SLFA President Thomas Daddy Brima emphasized the overwhelming public support for Kallon’s appointment, stating, “He is the people’s choice at this time, and we had to listen to their call. Kallon has the experience, professionalism, and passion for the game. We believe he is the right man for the job.” Kallon’s appointment is accompanied by a three-year contract, with a performance-based renewal option, highligh...

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...