Sports

By Joseph S. Conteh In a remarkable display of athleticism and determination, Sierra Leonean wrestler Gabriel McDuffie made a strong showing at the English Senior Open held in England. The young grappler, representing his home country, secured two impressive victories against competitors from Mongolia and Iran, successfully advancing to the semi-finals of the prestigious competition. However, McDuffie's journey was cut...

By Joseph S. Conteh Ahead of the 2025 season, Chengdu Rongcheng, a Chinese Super League club, has signed Sierra Leonean forward Issa Kallon. The 23-year-old striker joins the team as they look to strengthen their offensive capabilities and mount a strong challenge in the upcoming campaign. Kallon, hailed as one of the rising talents in African football, has impressed with...

By Joseph S. Conteh The newly appointed coach of the Sierra Leone national football team, Mohamed Kallon, has invited 25 players to commence preparations ahead of the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Guinea Bissau and Egypt in March. The training camp is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 18, at the SLFA Academy in Kingtom, Freetown. All invited...

By Joseph S. Conteh The National Olympic Committee/Commonwealth Games Association of Sierra Leone (NOC-SL) has appointed Ahmed Khanou as its Acting Secretary General for a period of six months. Khanou, a seasoned sports administrator, will bring a wealth of experience and leadership. Khanou, who previously served as the Secretary General of the Sierra Leone Volleyball Federation and currently holds the...