Fans from five African nations heading to the United States for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just got a potential $15,000 (£11,100) reprieve – provided they already have a match ticket for the finals. Late on Wednesday, the Trump administration confirmed that ticket-holding supporters from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia will be exempt…
The newly appointed Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Barrister Mohamed Alphaka Conteh, Esq., has pledged to promote discipline, professionalism, and transparency in Sierra Leone’s sports sector. Speaking during the official handing-over ceremony at the NSA headquarters on New Signal Hill Road, he said he has been mandated to maintain decorum in the…
It feels like this Premier League season has been defined by set-piece drama. Not just the goals that have been scored, but the constant grappling, pushing, pulling and wrestling. It appeared to reach a head in February, when about 15 Manchester United and Everton players camped inside the six-yard box. Players were being thrown to the floor before the…
Players who make their first tournament appearance at this summer’s Fifa World Cup will wear a debut patch on their shirts. Players such as Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal will make their World Cup bows this summer – as will every player in the Scotland squad. It is part of a new licensing deal which…
By Premier League Media Bo Rangers moved a step closer to retaining their Leone Rock Premier League crown on Sunday after edging rivals Star Sport Academy 2–1 in a tense encounter at the Southern Arena. The victory extends Bo Rangers’ lead at the top of the table to seven points, further strengthening their position in…
Panini will no longer provide its World Cup sticker albums after the 2030 tournament, ending a partnership of 60 years with Fifa. The publisher has produced the books and stickers since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Football’s world governing body has signed a new deal with Fanatics, owner of collectibles brand Topps, which will…
Federico Valverde was taken to hospital with a head injury after an alleged dressing room incident with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, just three days before they face a crunch title match against rivals Barcelona. Real later said in a statement they had opened disciplinary proceeding against the pair “following the incidents that occurred this…
Gerard Pique has been given a two-month ban by the Spanish football federation after an argument with a referee. The former Spain and Barcelona star, who retired from playing in 2022, is now co-owner of FC Andorra and the dispute took place during his side’s 1-0 defeat by Albacete last week. Referee Alonso de Ena…
South African international forward Danelle Lochner has signed a new contract with Premiership Women’s Rugby side Harlequins for the 2026-27 season. The 28-year-old lock joined Quins in 2023 and has made 26 appearances so far, although missed almost four months of the season with a shoulder injury and returned to the pitch at the end…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Sierra Leone has recorded a proud moment at the ongoing WAFU U-20 Women’s Tournament 2026 in Guinea-Bissau, as two of its female referees delivered an impressive performance on the international stage. FIFA Centre Referee Aminata Fullah and Assistant Referee Agnes Gbla officiated the opening clash between Senegal and Gambia, demonstrating confidence,…
