By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr In a thrilling display of talent, resilience, and sportsmanship, Epic Radio made history by defeating AYV Media Empire in the finals of the inaugural Rise Radio Inter-Media Football Competition. Held at the vibrant SLFA Football Academy in Freetown, the event brought together media houses from across Sierra Leone to not…
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 Leonean football official Kasho J. Holland Cole has once again been appointed as a CAF Confederation Match Commissioner for the 2024/2025 CAF competitions. He will oversee the match between Ghana’s FC Nsoatreman and Algeria’s FC Constantine on Friday, 13th September 2024, at Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana. Kasho recently officiated the Gambia vs Tunisia match…
Sierra Leone’s Mas-Wrestling team has made its international debut yesterday, September 10, 2024, at the 5th World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan. This is the first time the Mas-Wrestling Association of Sierra Leone has competed on a global stage. The delegation, which includes athletes Osman Koroma and Ansu Bakarr Kamara, as well as President Noel Kitami…
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…
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…
Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has called on lawmakers to separate politics from sports. This appeal was made during a visit from the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Sports, led by Chairman Hon. Hindolo Moiwo Gevao, as part of their mandate to promote transparency and secure approval for the…