Sierra Leone’s U20 football team, the Shooting Stars, made history on September 25, 2024, by defeating The Gambia 3-0 in the WAFU A’ U20 semi-finals, securing their spot in the 2025 TotalEnergies U20 AFCON qualifiers and advancing to the tournament final. Captain Mohamed I. Kamara led the way with a crucial goal, supported by strikes…
On September 21, 2024, Abdulai Juma Bah became the first Sierra Leonean to compete in Spain’s top-flight league, La Liga. The 18-year-old defender made his debut for Real Valladolid, impressing fans and analysts with a solid performance. Bah skillfully disrupted dangerous plays and maintained a strong defensive line, contributing to a clean sheet before being…
Moses L. Kamara clinched victory at the prestigious 2024 Tour de Côte d’Ivoire on September 18, 2024, in Abidjan. Competing for the Sierra Leone National Cycling Association, Kamara delivered an exceptional performance that propelled him to the top of the podium amidst fierce international competition. This triumph is a significant milestone for Kamara, underscoring his…
Three members of Sierra Leone’s U-20 football team attended a one-day safeguarding workshop organized by WAFU Zone A in Monrovia, Liberia, on September 17, 2024. The event, held at the Boulevard Palace Hotel, was part of CAF’s directive during the U-20 AFCON qualifiers. The SLFA delegation, led by Technical Director Ibrahim Bah, included Shooting Stars…
Sierra Leone is set to showcase its talent at the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan, with two athletes competing in mass-wrestling. Ansu Bakarr Kamara will represent the country in the 90kg category, facing a Kazakh opponent on Tuesday. The National Sports Authority (NSA), led by Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has facilitated their participation,…
Chad will make history with their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearance as they take on Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. This match is pivotal for both sides in their Group G qualifiers campaign. Match Preview Sierra Leone’s World Cup journey remains alive after a 2-2 comeback draw against Burkina…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Jumah Abdulai Bah, a rising football talent from Sierra Leone, has always dreamt of playing in Europe. Growing up in Freetown, he refined his skills on local pitches, where his speed, flair, and determination quickly distinguished him among his peers. By the age of 18, he was already making waves…
The East End Lions Football Club has landed in Dakar, Senegal, at Blaise Diagne International Airport, ready for their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round return leg against ASC Jaraaf. ASC Jaraaf previously secured a win over the Lions in the first leg played at Southern Arena, Bo City, Sierra Leone. The second leg showdown is…
Kylian Mbappé may make his long-awaited Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta this Wednesday. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Mbappé, who joined the club in July after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, is in excellent shape and integrating well with his new team. Ancelotti hinted at Mbappé’s potential participation, stating, “He…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Alpha Turay, a rising football star, has signed a two-year contract with Serbian club Radnički 1923, marking a significant step in his career. Turay’s journey began in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where his talent was discovered while playing for PS Zizo. His skills and determination led to a spot in a…
