Category: Ent & Sport
Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt
Lamine Yamal said the racist chants during Spain’s 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were “disrespectful and intolerable”. Police in Spain are investigating “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants heard during the first half of the friendly at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. At half-time a message warning fans against xenophobic remarks and singing was displayed…
Kallon Sacked as Leone Stars Head Coach
The Sierra Leone Football Association has announced the immediate termination of Mohamed Kallon as Head Coach of the national men’s football team, Leone Stars. In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, the association said the decision was taken by its Executive Committee after careful consideration of the team’s technical and strategic direction. The SLFA…
Premier League Gets New Referee Gadgets
Leone Rock has boosted the Sierra Leone Premier League by donating seven changing boards and seven sets of referee communication gadgets for use across the country’s seven playing venues. The presentation was made to Vice President 2 of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Prince Saquee, and North-West Region Chairman and Executive Committee member, Abdul…
75% of fans oppose VAR in Premier League, says FSA
Three-quarters of fans of Premier League clubs are against the use of the video assistant referee, according to a survey by the Football Supporters’ Association. Just under 8,000 fans responded to the survey, which asked supporters of the 20 sides in this season’s top flight for their views on VAR. Of those asked, 90% disagreed…
‘This is bigger than football’ – DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait
Football fans in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been waiting a long time to right the wrongs of their solitary World Cup campaign in 1974. That was the year US President Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal, the Rubix Cube was invented and Muhammad Ali beat George Foreman in the Rumble in the…
Eastern Region FA Begins Training for Referees’ Instructors and Assessors
The Eastern Region Football Association (ERFA) has commenced a two-day training course for referees’ instructors and assessors in Kenema. The training, which started on March 30, 2026, is being held at Rendezvous Guesthouse along Reservation Road and has brought together retired referees from Kailahun, Kenema, and Kono who now serve as instructors and assessors. Speaking…
CSL Names 22-Man Provisional Squad ahead of Gaborone ICC Senior Men’s Qualifier
Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) has named a 22-man provisional Senior Men’s squad to commence national training on Monday, 30th March 2026 ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier scheduled for 18th May to 1st June, 2026 in Gaborone Bostwana. The following players are expected to report for training on the announced date…
Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped
Senegal plan to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris on Saturday, with the head of the country’s Football Federation vowing a “crusade” against the decision to strip the team of the title. The Lions of Teranga claimed their second Afcon title on 18 January when they beat hosts…
Olympic women’s sport limited to biological females
The women’s category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says eligibility will be determined by a “once-in-a-lifetime” sex test, which would prevent transgender women and those with differences in sexual development (DSD) who have gone through male puberty from competing. It will take effect from…
Coastal Communities to Compete in First-Ever Unity Boat Race
By Mariama Bundu Sixteen coastal communities in Sierra Leone’s Western Area Rural and Urban districts will take part in the inaugural Coastal Unity Boat Race. The event, organized by the GEED Foundation with support from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Rokel Commercial Bank, and Africell, is set for 4th and 5th April 2026….