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…
Paris Olympics organizers have issued an apology to anyone offended by a scene at the glamorous opening ceremony on Sunday that resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” They also defended the concept behind it. Leonardo da Vinci’s painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ declares that one of his apostles will betray him. The…
Sierra Leone’s historic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics experienced a setback as 17-year-old judo competitor Mariama Koroma faced a tough defeat. In the Women’s Elimination Round of 16 for the 57 kg category, Koroma competed against 36-year-old Taiwanese veteran Lien Chen-ling. The match, which lasted only 1 minute and 6 seconds, highlighted the significant…
Sierra Leone’s Men’s U-19 Cricket team is gearing up to kick off their campaign in the ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier in Tanzania. Their opener is against Rwanda on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Following their initial match, Sierra Leone will face Malawi on August 5, 2024, and then take on…
The Mogbwemo Queens, Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League double champions from Rutile, are ramping up their training for the upcoming CAF Women’s Championship, scheduled for August 2-22, 2024. The tournament will take place at the Southern Arena Stadium in Bo. In preparation, the team has bolstered their squad with the addition of two foreign players:…
Argentina clinched its second consecutive Copa America title by defeating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday night. The winning goal was scored by Lautaro Martínez in the 112th minute, despite Lionel Messi’s injury in the second half. Messi suffered a non-contact injury in the 64th minute but remained on the field. Martínez’s goal, followed by a hug…
In a thrilling showdown in Berlin, Spain emerged victorious against England, securing a 2-1 win in the European Championships on Sunday night. The match left England fans heartbroken, as their national team fell short in their second consecutive European Championships final. The pain was reminiscent of their loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 finals….
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics is thrilled to announce the continued success of one of the members of our junior swim team, the Baby Dolphins! Fifteen-year-old athlete Peter J. Bewie, who made his debut for Sierra Leone at the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Swimming Championships in Accra, Ghana last year, is showing…
By Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics has once again made history by becoming the first National Sports Federation to qualify athletes for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, set to take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France. Joshua JJ Wyse, OLY, a well-known figure, and newcomer Olamiday Elizabeth Sam will…
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo. The highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 draw has been released, placing Sierra Leone in Group G alongside Chad, Zambia, and the recent tournament holders, Ivory Coast. This year’s tournament features a total of 48 teams, divided into 12 groups. From each group, two teams will secure automatic qualification…