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By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Kholifa Stars Football club officials, and others soccer supporters across the Northern region are mourning the passing of Abdul “Adebayor” Bangura, a celebrated commercial driver and revered regional sports figure whose selfless service transcended deep club rivalries. Bangura, a devoted support of former Sierra Leone premier league side Kholifa Stars of Magburaka, has over time served as a vital transportation and logistics partner for local sports, died recently following years of dedicated service to regional football.  He has been buried in his hometown in the Paki Masabong Chiefdom, Bombali District, in the Northeastern province of Sierra Leone. Though a commercial transport driver by trade, Bangura earned widespread renown for safely navigating teams through grueling travel schedules across Sierra Leone.  While primary driver and loyal companion to Tonkolili District’s Kholifa Stars FC, he most recently accompanying them through the Nat...

By: Abu Bakarr "Buzzo" Kargbo The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) on Saturday 27th June 2026 held its first-quarter Extraordinary Congress at the Wizard Complex on Dambala Road in Bo, bringing together football delegates, stakeholders, government officials, and partners to discuss the progress and future of football administration in the country. Addressing the 55 out of  57 delegates in attendance, SLFA President Babadi Kamara reaffirmed his administration's commitment to transparency, accountability, and respect for the SLFA Constitution. He noted that his leadership is the first in the Association's history to convene an Extraordinary Congress within the first quarter of its tenure, describing the move as a demonstration of good governance. Kamara revealed that since the assuming office, the Association has settled more than US$250,000 in outstanding liabilities owed to hotels, internet service providers, and security institutions. "Since I took over ...

Alusine Rehme Wilson Bamoi Queens Football Club announced themselves as serious contenders for promotion with a ruthless 8-0 win over Future Queens in the opening match of the North West Region Football Association (NWRFA) Women’s First Division Playoffs at the Port Loko Mini Stadium. The standout performer was prolific forward Kadiatu M. Kamara, who delivered a masterclass in finishing by scoring four goals and earning the Player of the Match award in a dominant display that left Future Queens with no answer to her attacking brilliance. Kamara’s four-goal haul spearheaded a commanding team performance as Bamoi Queens overwhelmed their opponents from the first whistle, combining clinical finishing with disciplined defending to secure one of the biggest victories in recent regional women's football competition. Buoyed by a passionate home crowd, Bamoi Queens controlled possession, dictated the tempo and repeatedly breached the Future Queens defence, underlining their determina...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  In a significant display of political dialogue, Sierra Leone’s main opposition, the All People’s Congress (APC), held high-level talks with President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials at State House on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, signaling a renewed commitment to national cohesion and democratic engagement. The APC delegation which consist of its party parliamentary leader, Honorable Abdul Karim Kargbo, the West Area Rural District Council Chairman, Kasho Roland Cole and the Freetown City Council Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyeer was led by its Acting Chairman, Ambassador Osman Foday Yansaneh, who underscored the importance of constructive opposition in strengthening governance.  The main opposition party's Acting Chairman emphasized that the party remains committed to peaceful political participation, national stability, and collaboration on issues of national interest, while maintaining its critical oversight role. “Our engagement is guided by the ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has appointed popular musician Abubakarr S. Turay, widely known as “Shaddy Baby,” as the country’s new Peace Ambassador, replacing Alhaji Amadu Bah (LAJ). The announcement, made on Thursday, April 30, 2026, signals a renewed push by the government to engage youth and the creative industry in promoting national cohesion, at a time when authorities are seeking to strengthen social stability and civic responsibility. Shaddy Baby, a household name in Sierra Leone’s music scene, has built a reputation for blending Afrobeat rhythms with socially conscious messages that resonate with young audiences. Rising to prominence in the late 2010s, he has since cultivated a loyal following both at home and within the diaspora, using his platform to address themes such as unity, resilience and community empowerment. His growing influence among urban youth is widely seen as a key factor behind his selection. In a brief statement a...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced far-reaching reforms to its medical protocols and anti-doping framework following a high-level meeting of its Medical Committee in Lomé, Togo, marking a significant step toward modernizing healthcare standards in African football. The meeting, chaired by Dr Soueilim Mohamed Bouya and attended by Vice Chairman Dr Thulani Ngwenya alongside medical experts from member associations, focused on strengthening medical governance, enhancing player welfare, and aligning practices with global benchmarks. A key outcome was the approval of revised MRI testing protocols for youth competitions. Beginning in 2026, players will undergo a single MRI scan, with those cleared during zonal qualifiers exempt from further testing ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 where only newly registered players will be required to complete left wrist MRI examinations. The committee also initiated ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Sports for Empowerment Foundation (SFEF) on Saturday brought together past and present beneficiaries at a reunion event held at the SLTU Hall in Makeni, reaffirming its commitment to transforming lives through sports and education. The gathering attracted beneficiaries, stakeholders and partners from across the Northern Region, including representatives from the Bombali District Council, members of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) Northern Region branch, and Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) and CAF Commissioner, Mrs. Emilea Jengo Kamara. Also in attendance was the Chief Executive Officer of StarBurst Park, Mr. Ibrahim Kanu. Founded over a decade ago by former Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) journalist, Mr. Desmond Paine, SFEF has used sport as a tool for youth empowerment, mentorship and social development. Reflecting on the foundation’s journey, Paine said the reunion was not only an opportunity for beneficiaries...