In a show of appreciation and recognition, the station manager of Rise Radio, along with her team, visited Epic Radio today to present a certificate for their victory in the inaugural Rise Radio Inter-Media Football Competition. Held at the SLFA Football Academy in Freetown, the competition brought together media houses across the country, celebrating unity…
FIFA has banned Cameroon soccer legend Samuel Eto’o from attending any national team games for six months. The sanction follows two charges stemming from an incident during the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia on September 11, where Brazil defeated Cameroon 3-1 in the round of 16. FIFA cited Eto’o’s breach of disciplinary rules related…
Sierra Leone’s U20 football team, the Shooting Stars, made history on September 25, 2024, by defeating The Gambia 3-0 in the WAFU A’ U20 semi-finals, securing their spot in the 2025 TotalEnergies U20 AFCON qualifiers and advancing to the tournament final. Captain Mohamed I. Kamara led the way with a crucial goal, supported by strikes…
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,…