By Politico Staff Writer
Ahead of Launching the FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) Programme, the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has commenced a 3-day training workshop for over 50 Physical Education (P.E) Teachers.
The training which was conducted by SLFA in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) started at the Wusum Hotel in Makeni on the 5th February, 2024.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
Football philanthropist Babadi Kamara w has sympathised with bereaved family of Bullom Stars' 17 year-old player, Foday Kargbo who lost his life in a gruesome road accident.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday 2nd February, 2024 whilst the footballers were returning home from Kenema after honouring their F.A Cup match against Kamboi Eagles on Thursday.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The 2023/2024 Leone Rock sponsored “Salone” Premier League is gathering pace with players banging in goals. Some Goalkeepers continue to shine, while in-field players try to give their best.
Alpha K. Turay from Freetown City Football Club and Mohamed Bangura of this year’s debutant Bhantal FC have all so far emerged as the leading goal scorers with 6 goals each, followed by Kwame Quee of Old Edwardians with 5 goals.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
The FA Cup competition is set to recommence on the 24th January, 2024 after it was halted last season.
SLFA Competitions Officer, Abdul Karim Kabba in one of his media interviews said the start will see two relegated teams Kamboi Eagles and FC Johansen battle it out at the Kenema field.
Kabba noted that the round of 32 starts 31st January, 2024 where Waterloo FC will engage Bo Rangers FC at the Bassa Town field.
The Executive Committee of the Northwest Region Football Association, on Friday, 12th January appointed Rachel S. Pessima as Ambassador for Female Football in the Northwest Region.
The Chairman Northwest Region Football Association Abdul O. Turay said her appointment was a testament to her immense dedication and passion for sports, particularly women's football.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
Libyan club Al Ittihad Tripoli SC through the Libyan Football Federation has cleared Musa Noah Kamara (Musa Tombo) to represent Ports Authority Football Club.
An International Transfer Certificate (ITC) issued by the Libyan Federation on the 6th January, 2024 quotes the FIFA Regulations on the status and transfer of players which indicated that the player has fulfilled his obligations towards both his former club and the Libyan F.A.
By Alpha Abu
The year 2024 will be marked with renewed hope for the best from Sierra Leone Premier League football clubs and in a wider context - success for the country’s male national football team, Leone Stars.
The team will be trying to secure a place in the most prestigious global football tournament-the World Cup. It is no doubt a formidable task, as Leone Stars are yet to savour the biggest stage in world football.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
