Sierra Leone’s U-20 side, the Shooting Stars, have qualified for the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone A U-20 AFCON qualifiers after holding Senegal to a goalless draw in Group B.The result sets up a semi-final clash with The Gambia’s Baby Scorpions on 25 October.After drawing their opening match against
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has officially commenced the eighth batch of the CAF ‘D’ Diploma Coaching Course at its Secretariat in Kingtom, Freetown.The coaching development programme forms part of the SLFA’s continued efforts to strengthen the technical capacity of coaches across t
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Sports has placed a ban on all community and school football competitions in the Western Area with immediate effect, following what the ministry describes as a surge in youth violence that has left people dead and property destroyed.The ban, announced in a press release da
The Western Area Football Association (WAFA) has suspended the Community Football Association (COFA) League indefinitely following incidents of violence linked to a match between Kossoh Tong and Kroo Town Road.In a statement dated September 13, 2026, WAFA said the violence, which occurred after Satu
SIERRA LEONE PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS SET FOR CAF CONTINENTAL TEST*By Kemoh SesaySierra Leone Premier League clubs East End Lions Football Club and Star Sports Academy Football Club will take centre stage this weekend as they represent Sierra Leone in the CAF Inter-Club Competitions.East End Lions will
At just 14 years old, Mohammed Ali Dumbuya of Fourahbay Community has made history as the youngest player to score a goal in the COFA Inter Community Champions League group stage.Dumbuya produced a moment of brilliance in the 47th minute, finishing with class to put Fourahbay 1–0 ahead.However, Koll
Sierra Leone’s Mohamed Alieu Kamara has continued to fly the green, white and blue flag high after securing a silver medal at the just-concluded Mind Sports Olympiad in England.Kamara produced an impressive performance, outshining 26 competitors and finishing with 5 wins and 2 losses, alongside an o
Sierra Leone’s Men’s Under-16 basketball team has suffered a difficult start at the FIBA Zone II U-16 Qualifiers in Senegal, with two heavy defeats raising questions about the team’s preparation and the broader development of youth basketball in the country.The Sierra Leone side lost 88–45 to hosts
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has further expanded its international football cooperation following the signing of a two-year renewable partnership agreement with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).SLFA President Babadi Kamara presented the agreement to members of the Assoc
By Kemoh SesayThe Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has successfully concluded its three-week CAF D Diploma Coaching Course at the SLFA Headquarters* in Freetown, marking another significant milestone in the Association’s commitment to strengthening coaching education and grassroots football
*Sierra Leonean FIFA-Badged Referee Aminata Fullah Selected for TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco* 2026By Kemoh SesaySierra Leonean FIFA-badged referee Aminata Fullah has been officially selected to officiate at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026, which will be
FREETOWN – Former Leone Stars captain and recently released head coach Mohamed Kallon has confirmed that he has applied for the senior national men’s team head coach position.Kallon stated that the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) received his application through the General Secretary and vi
FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced a vacancy for the position of Head Coach of the men’s national team, Leone Stars, shortly after the dismissal of former coach Mohamed Kallon.According to a statement released on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, the SLFA is inviting appli
SLFA Appoints New General Secretary and Deputy General Secretary 04 February, 2026The Executive Committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has appointed Mr. Mohamed Benson Bawoh as General Secretary and Mr. Ishmail Saidu Kanu as Deputy General Secretary, with immediate effect.The appo
According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended from all CAF competitions following his conduct during the tense AFCON 2025 final against host nation Morocco.The CAF Disciplinary Committee ruled that Thiaw breached competition regulations af
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, ending his 14-month spell at the club. The 40-year-old, who succeeded Erik ten Hag, leaves with the team currently sixth in the Premier League. In a statement issued on Monday, the club said the decision
Two SLFA Officials Appointed to Key FIFA CommitteesThe Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced the appointment of its President, Babadie Kamara, to the FIFA Commercial and Marketing Advisory Committee, and Executive Committee Member, Kweku Lisk, to the FIFA Institutional Relations Com
Sierra Leonean Performer Eddie John Browne Sets Guinness World RecordA Sierra Leonean-born contortionist has spun his way into the history books. Eddie John Browne, who has performed with Cirque du Soleil, has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most full-body revolutions while holdin
BY ALISIOUS KONGO 𝐎𝐮𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐝’𝐎𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧Ousmane Dembélé has shocked the football world with his stunning 2024/2025 season at Paris Saint-Germain. Once written off at Barcelona as an expensive flop, the French winger showed remarkable resilience, rebuilding his
BY ALISIOUS KONGO The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has appointed new members to serve on the 2025/26 Premier League Boards for both the Women’s and Men’s Leagues.Women’s League BoardHon. Mariatu Rachel Sesay-Pessima – Chairperson Angella Constance Gabbidon – SecretaryKadiatu Conteh – No
By Mohamed KamaraThree Sierra Leoneans Designated for FIFA World Cup QualifiersThe Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has once again recognised Sierra Leonean football officials with key appointments in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.The first appointee, Prince Kai S
By Isha S. Mansaray The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has filed an official complaint to FIFA, citing allegations of laser attacks and disrespect to the country’s national anthem during the FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Egypt and Ethiopia.According to the EFF, during the match, play
By Alisious Kongo: Liberty Online TVOn Liberty Online TV’s Breakfast Show, Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, outlined sweeping reforms aimed at transforming Sierra Leone’s sports sector. Since his appointment in 2024, Dr. Abdulai has sought to mov
By Fudiatu WorlikohSierra Leone’s national team, Leone Stars has held its first training session on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 in Guinea Bissau in preparations to face the country on Thursday, September 4th, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.The home-based delegation, which arrived on 1st Se
