Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, Chairman of Sierra Leone’s Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Food Security, recently emphasized the government’s dedication to lowering energy costs for citizens. During discussions with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Dr. Yumkella highlighted efforts to leverage cost-effective energy sources and reduce tariffs….
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, has pledged total support for the national sports development fund in the country. She made this revelation at an event organized by the National Sports Authority (NSA), which hosted key stakeholders from various National Sports Associations across the country. The Minister commended Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive…
The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq, and his dedicated team visited the Chinese Embassy in Freetown on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The primary goal of this visit was to seek further support from the Chinese government, a long-standing ally in Sierra Leone’s sports infrastructure growth. During the…
Sierra Leone Premier League side Kallon FC is set to travel to Nigeria to compete in the 2024 edition of the COAL CITY INTERNATIONAL CUP. The Cavaliers will face off against topflight clubs from various countries in the sub-region. Enugu, Nigeria, is preparing to host the inaugural edition of this prestigious international pre-season football tournament…
Newly promoted Bhantal FC secured 2nd place in the 2023/2024 Leone Rock Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Mighty Blackpool FC. Bhantal FC ended the season with 61 points, ahead of FC Kallon and others. The team won two of their last three matches against Bo Rangers, FC Kallon, and Mighty Blackpool. Despite a…
The National Sports Authority (NSA) hosted a significant meeting today at the City Hall View Conference room, gathering eighty sports stakeholders from sixty-one organizations. The meeting aimed to finalize the establishment of the National Sports Development Fund, a crucial initiative for advancing sports development in Sierra Leone. Discussions focused on the draft statutory instrument that…
On Thursday, June 19, 2024, a team of ten law graduates, led by Aglyn T. Kamara and co-opted by the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq., presented a draft legal framework for the Sports Development Foundation 2024. The presentation took place at Dr. Abdulai’s office on Signal Hill…
Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, have surged from 126th to 122nd in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings following their impressive performance in June’s World Cup qualifiers. They garnered four points after defeating Djibouti 2-1 and holding Burkina Faso to a 1-1 draw. Liberia has also seen significant advancement, climbing 10 spots…
Fatima Bah, daughter of Sierra Leone’s Peace Ambassador Alhaji Amadu Bah, widely known as Boss La, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top position at the prestigious Meapa Gymnastics Championship. Her outstanding performance not only highlights her exceptional talent but also underscores her dedication and perseverance in the competitive world of gymnastics. The…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo and Reginal Brian Sawyerr A gruesome road accident has left Ports Authority Football Club shaken, after the team bus was involved in an accident on their way to Kenema on Tuesday evening. Head Coach, Lamin Bangura was pronounced dead by medics upon arrival at the hospital given the extent of the…
