Sports

By Alpha Abu

Sierra Leone’s football family was plunged into deep shock and grief following a fatal road accident involving a bus carrying players of Premier League side Ports Authority which claimed the lives of Coach Lamin Bangura, the bus driver and his mate. Several other players including the goalkeeper were said to have been seriously injured and are in a critical condition in hospital. Other players including Musa ‘Tombo’ Noah Kamara who was reportedly at the back of the bus were unhurt.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

In a letter addressed to the Secretary General of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), dated and submitted on the 28^th February, 2024, the management of Kahunla Rangers informed that they do not countenance the ruling dated 27th February, 2024 in the matter between East End Lions FC and Kahunla Rangers FC with respect to a protest written by Lions claiming that Kahunla fielded an ineligible player (James Harding) against them in the match played on the 23rd December 2024 at the Kenema City Field.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

Management of Diamond Stars Football Club has criticized the manner of Coach Tito Cole's resignation saying it was disrespectful and lacked regard for the rules of the game.

In a press statement issued by the club on the 5th March, 2024, it informed supporters and fans that the club has received a resignation letter from Coach Tito Cole. It noted that the Coach is under contract for Diamond Stars for three seasons, and that his contract will expire in 2025.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

Minister of Sports, Augusta James Teima says in the next five years Sierra Leone will qualify for football’s greatest tournament- the World Cup.

Teima made this statement at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s Press Conference held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Freetown on 27th February, 2024.

"Finance for sport is not given on time, but we have launched the Sports Development Fund that would help us generate funds for sport activities," the Minister maintained.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

The Women’s Premier League Disciplinary Committee has banned the Team Doctor of Sierra Leone Police Football Club (SLPFC), Ibrahim Bangura from taking part in all future matches of the League and from attending them in the area immediately surrounding the fields of play and from all activities relating to the Board, indefinitely.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

The Women’s Premier League Board (WPLB) has strongly condemned violence perpetuated against women following two recent attacks of female referees in Freetown and Kambia.

A Press release issued by the board on the 19^th February, 2024 said it was disappointed and appalled by events in the match in Kambia between Patricia Umu FC and Sierra Leone Police Female on the 18^th February, 2024 which it described as unacceptable.

By Alpha Abu

The recent statement from the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) talking about “Responsible Participation in SLFA Elections” has attracted angry reactions from some football fans in the country who believe the SLFA is unfairly targeting Babadi Kamara of Bo Rangers who they believe intends to run for the presidency.