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The Sport For Empowerment Foundation, in collaboration with Friends In Sport Academy, is making remarkable progress in changing lives through its Community Social Change Program in the vibrant Vincent Drive Lumbly area of Freetown.  Over the past five years, the foundation has harnessed the profound potential of sport as a catalyst for transformation, delivering well-structured training programs and invaluable educational opportunities for children and youth throughout the region. What began as a humble grassroots initiative has evolved into a robust community development effort. Today, the foundation proudly operates a fully established school that caters to students from nursery through senior secondary levels, providing essential education to families in and around the Kamayama community.  This educational institution has consistently produced outstanding results in both public and internal examinations, reflecting the comprehensive support that nurtures students academically and pe...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Mena Queens Football Club of Makeni, under their new head coach Hassan Malik "Zenette" Mansaray, is gearing up for their first home game on Sunday, May 11, at Wusum Stadium.  They will be facing Vem Buck Football Club, a team fighting against relegation, in match day 16 of the 2024/25 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League. The said match would be Mansaray’s fourth fixture since he took the reins as head coach of Mena Queens alongside joined the club's new Technical Director, Abdul "German" Bangura, who succeeds Alusine "Abega" Conteh in this position.  So far, coach Mansaray has made an impressive impact, leading Mena Queens to three remarkable away matches, achieving victories against Sierra Leone Police (1-4), Koya Queens (2-4), and a draw with Mogbwemo Queens (2-2).  Deservedly, his team collected seven points out of a possible nine from their last three games, instilling a winning spirit within the squad and propelling the cl...

By: NSA MEDIA Momoh Ibrahim Kamara, a native from Kambia and former Diamond Stars sensational and dynamic  attacking midfielder, continues to assert his football dominance at the ongoing CAF U20 Tournament in Egypt.  Momoh, who turned 20 on Tuesday, 6th May 2025, is the tournament's current top goal scorer.  The clinical form of the Minnesota United player in the USA, who is on loan from Mattia FC from Kono, is boosting the Shooting Stars in their CAF U20 debut.     Momoh's instinctive finishing and intelligence in every match have drawn praises from fans and analysts alike across the continent.  Although the team  surrendered 4- 1 to the Amajita Boys of South Africa on Wednesday evening, Kamara's 69-minute consolation goal  underscored his importance in the  campaign.  The 5-foot and 7-inch player had a cap with Sierra Leone's Senior National Men's Team Leone Stars in the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier against Guinea Bissau with an assist.

By: Desmond Paine Wilde Ganzen has proudly concluded a dynamic three-day intensive training program designed to elevate community engagement and foster sustainable change among its partner organisations and community-based groups in the vibrant city of Makeni. The training attracted a diverse group of participants from various regions across Sierra Leone, creating a rich atmosphere of cross-regional learning and collaboration.  Under the guidance of Esly Van Dam, Project Advisor at Wilde Ganzen, attendees were immersed in a series of interactive sessions that introduced a range of practical tools and innovative strategies to effectively engage communities in their development efforts. One of the standout moments of the training occurred on the second day when the spotlight turned to the compelling topic of Social Enterprise.  This engaging session, led by the passionate Daniel Bangura, Coordinator of the Sport For Empowerment Foundation Sierra Leone Makeni branch, provided valuable ins...

  By Azrat Umaro  Saidu Turay (Fabregas) The Head Coach of the Sierra Leone Senior Women’s National Team, Hassan Malik Mansaray, has announced the invitation of 27 players to begin intensive training in preparation for the 2025 WAFU-A Women’s Tournament in Mauritania.  Training sessions are set to commence on Wednesday, 7th May 2025, at the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Academy Field located in Kingtom, Freetown.  All invited players are required to report by 8:00 a.m. sharp to ensure a prompt start to the training program.  This initiative marks an important step for the team as they gear up for the upcoming WAFU-A Women’s tournament, aiming to enhance their skills and teamwork in pursuit of success on the continetal stage.

By Azrat Umaro Saidu Turay (Fabregas) Shooting Stars, having already made history by reaching the quarterfinals in their first appearance at the tournament, will be looking to maintain their momentum and build on their impressive performances thus far.  The team has shown resilience and skill, and a win against South Africa would not only solidify their position but also boost their confidence heading into the next round. On the other hand, South Africa U20, known for their tenacity and fighting spirit, will be determined to secure a win.  With their tournament hopes hanging in the balance, they will need to bring their A-game and capitalize on any opportunities that arise.  The pressure is on, and the team will be looking to rally together and deliver a strong performance. As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, fans can expect an exciting match filled with intensity and passion.  The stakes are high, and both sides will be eager to leave their mark on this prestigious tourn...

By: Frederickson Tejan Fatorma, SLFA U20 Media Officer Attached  Sierra Leone U20 faces Tanzania U20 in their third Group A match at Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia a match that could cement their spot in the Quarterfinals.  With four points and four goals from two matches the Shooting Stars lead the standings, while Tanzania after a narrow loss to South Africa will be desperate to register their first win. The  Ngorongoro Heroes crowned  2025 CECAFA U20 champion are playing their second match in the tournament having previously debuted in 2021.  Meanwhile, Sierra Leone's squad has been energized, determined to carve their name in history with a Quarterfinal qualification as debutants. This encounter also marks the first-ever competitive meeting between the two teams at this level.