President Ali Hijazi of the Sierra Leone Basketball Federation has responded to allegations of autocratic leadership following Cyril Morgan’s resignation as Financial Secretary. Morgan, who resigned less than a year after the November 2023 elective congress, cited concerns over Hijazi’s management style as his reason for stepping down. He accused Hijazi of making unilateral decisions…
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:…
Special Line Cricket Club secured an impressive 8-wicket victory against Gujarat Lions, marking the opening of the Sierra Leone Men’s T20 Cricket Premier League on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Kingtom Police Oval. This win underscores Special Line’s determination to retain the title after bolstering their squad, which includes the addition of former Mid-West…
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced the appointment of the national U20 technical team ahead of the WAFU U20 tournament in Liberia. In a press release, the SLFA Executive Committee expressed their pleasure in revealing the new appointments, emphasizing the importance of this step in their commitment to nurturing young talent and ensuring…
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…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Sport, Madam Augusta James-Teima, has raised significant concerns regarding the detrimental impact of doping on sportsmanship and fair competition within the country. Emphasizing the need for cohesive efforts among all stakeholders in the sports sector, she highlighted the urgency of addressing doping’s potential to undermine progress and integrity. Madam James-Teima underscored…
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…