Category: Ent & Sport
Gianni Infantino at 10…
FIFA President Cites SL’s Football Gains By Lamin Tarawalie As Gianni Infantino completes ten years as President of FIFA on 26 February 2026, he has pointed to Sierra Leone as an example of steady institutional and structural growth within the global game. In remarks issued ahead of the anniversary, the FIFA boss noted that football…
Chief Minister Engages Mamie Queens on Women’s Leadership
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina held a strategic meeting with executive members of the Mamie Queens to strengthen collaboration between traditional women leaders and government institutions, reinforcing Sierra Leone’s commitment to inclusive governance and national development. The meeting brought together the National Secretary General, Madam Mamawa Kaikai, the President, Madam Tiwa Kaifala Kaimachainde, and representatives…
SLFA President Waives Coaching Fees for Female Coaches
The Sierra Leone Football Association has announced a full waiver of coaching licence fees for all female coaches in Sierra Leone. The policy, approved by SLFA President Babadi Kamara, applies to courses from Licence D through Licence A and will remain in effect for the duration of the current Executive Committee’s mandate. The move aims…
Binta Bah Plans Life Beyond Football
By Elizabeth Alberta Kailey Binta Bah, midfielder for FC Kallon Female Premier League club, has stressed the importance of preparing for life after her playing career, while continuing to excel on the pitch. Binta first earned a call-up to the Sierra Leone U-20 Women’s National Team in recognition of her outstanding club performances, and her…
SLFA Conducts Safeguarding Training for Women’s Premier League Clubs
The Sierra Leone Football Association, on Monday 16th February 2026, successfully organised a comprehensive Safeguarding Training for all Women’s Premier League clubs under the theme, “Protecting the Game Against Abuse and Harassment: Creating a Safe Space for Female Athletes.” The session was facilitated by Alusine Aiah Kabba, Safeguarding Manager,* who provided practical, standards-based guidance on…
Wounded kings Real will be dangerous – Mourinho
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid will be “wounded and dangerous” because of their dramatic defeat against his side in the Benfica manager last month as the sides prepare to meet again in the competition. Benfica sealed their spot in the play-offs with an incredible 4-2 victory against Madrid in the final match of the league…
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place in June and July next year, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe has announced. The South African said reports that the tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, would be delayed or moved were “totally unfounded”.Doubts have been raised over whether the…
Sierra Leone Aquatics Secures Two-Year World Aquatics Scholarship for Moses Yongai
By Reginald Sawyerr Sierra Leone Aquatics has secured a two-year international training scholarship for promising swimmer Moses Sahr Yongai under the Aqua Olympics Support Program (AOSP), approved by World Aquatics. The scholarship will enable Yongai to relocate to Bahrain, where he will undergo intensive high-performance training through 2028. The program is aimed at developing talented…
FA Cup Action Begins Nationwide…
Port Loko Hosts Opening Clash as Sugar Sharge Cruise Past Young Boys The 2026 FA Cup organized by the Sierra Leone Football Association kicked off in Port Loko today with a district preliminary match between Sugar Sharge FC and Young Boys FC. The opening ceremony attracted football officials, stakeholders, and fans. SLFA Vice President 1…
England to face Spain and Croatia in Nations League
England will face Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic in the 2026-27 Uefa Nations League group stage, while Wales are in the same group as champions Portugal. England and Wales, who will also play Denmark and Norway in a bid to qualify for the knockout stages, both secured promotion to League A in the 2024-2025…