Sports

By Joseph S Conteh  In a heartwarming display of generosity and support for his home country, US-based Sierra Leonean wrestler Gabriel McDuffie has donated essential wrestling equipment to the Sierra Leone Wrestling Association (SLWA). The donation, consisting of 18 singlets and 10 pairs of wrestling shoes, was officially handed over at the National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone (NOC-SLE) Headquarters...

By Joseph S Conteh  The Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, publicly apologized to Sierra Leoneans for the national team's failure to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. Dr. Abdulai expressed his remorse on a media program, extending the apology on behalf of the Ministry of Sports and the NSA....

By Joseph S Conteh  In a candid assessment, the scout for the national football team, Leone Stars, Morlia Kamara, has emphasized the need for immediate reforms to prepare the squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.  Kamara acknowledged the team's technical challenges, highlighting the disparity in organizational strength and tactical execution that must be addressed. "Our problem was in...

By Joseph S Conteh  In a testament to his exceptional performances on the pitch, Sierra Leone's outstanding defender Santigie Koroma has been nominated for two prestigious awards in the Liberia Football Association's 2024 Men's First Division Awards.  Koroma, who plies his trade in the Liberian top flight, has been shortlisted for the coveted "Best Defender" and "Best Foreign Player" accolades,...