Ahead of the West Africa Zone A tournament, the WAFU Zone-A Executive Director, Mapathe Gaye from Senegal, and Finance Officer Balamin Ceesay from The Gambia arrived in Sierra Leone on Monday, June 24th, to conduct a thorough inspection of facilities. They were warmly received by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) team at the Home…
In a thrilling encounter at the Approved School Grounds on Tuesday evening, Musa Noah Kamara, also known as Musa Tombo, showcased his prolific form by leading Port Authority FC to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Freetown City FC. The in-form forward was instrumental, scoring twice for the Water-front-boys and further solidifying his position as the…
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…
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…
The National Sports Authority (NSA) convened a crucial meeting today at City Hall View Conference Room, gathering eighty stakeholders from sixty-one organizations to finalize plans for the National Sports Development Fund. This initiative aims to boost sports development across Sierra Leone. Key discussions focused on the draft statutory instrument detailing the Fund’s governance, revenue sources,…
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…
Former Leone Stars forward Kei Kamara scored his 145th MLS goal, tying Landon Donovan for second-most in league history, as LAFC played to a 1-1 draw with Austin on a rainy Wednesday night. Kamara’s dramatic equalizer came in the 90th minute when he outjumped his defender to head home Mateusz Bogusz’s corner kick. This goal…