Hapoel Rishon leZion winger Emmanuel Samadia, Mbabane Swallows’ midfielder Mohamed Kabia, Troyes U19 striker Moses Turay and Italy-based right-back Demba Kamara are expected to join the Sierra Leone U23 squad ahead of the first leg qualifier against Zambia this weekend.

John Thomas “Jay Tee” Kamara, who joined Columbus Crew MLS NEXT Pro side in February after one year with Louisville City FC of the USL Championship, is expected to be in Liberia on Wednesday.

Samadia is no stranger to the national setup. The winger was recently part of the AFCON qualifying squad against Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau.

Kamara, who made his Sierra Leone debut during the Mediterranean training camp in Turkey in March in a 1-0 win over Liberia, was part of the U20 Wafu Zone A side in Mauritania in August.

Troyes striker Moses Turay made his Sierra Leone debut in the 3-0 defeat to DRC Leopards in September’s International friendly in Morocco. 

Sierra Leone will kick start their Total Energies U23 AFCON 2023 qualifier against Zambia Saturday, 22 October, at the SKD stadium in Liberia before the reverse fixture on 29th in Lusaka.

The five foreign-based are expected in Liberia latest Wednesday ahead of the first leg cracker against young Chipolopolo.

In 2015, Sierra Leone eliminated Cameroon from the 2016 Olympic Games football qualifiers. Ex-skipper Sorie Barrie scored in the 93rd minute to draw parity after Joseph Minala had put Cameroon ahead. It was a goalless first leg in Cameroon.

Over two legs, the aggregate winner will face either Egypt or Eswatini in the final qualifying round.

The U23 AFCON tournament will serve as a ticket for the U23 Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Kahunla Queens got off to a perfect start to life in the inaugural Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League, putting on a perfect show to beat Mena Queens 1-0 on Saturday at the Wusum Ground on Saturday.

Matilda Kabba scored the only goal for Kahunla Queens and was named Player of the Match by technical match observers in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone.

Her goal came late in the Inaugural opener in front of hundreds of spectators, the first gentleman of the Republic of Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio and first lady Fatima Bio who graced the occasion.

Today Sunday, five fixtures across Sierra Leone as Koya Queens battles Sierra Leone Police, Melana Queens host Mogwemo Queens, and Ram Kamara face Correctional Sports club at the Bo Coronation playing field.

See full fixtures below…

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The inaugural Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League will kick off on Saturday when Mena Queens squares off with Kahunla Queens from Kenema.

Wusum Ground in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone is set to host football stakeholders and top dignitaries.

The first gentleman of the Republic of Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio and first lady Fatima Bio to do a joint ceremonial kick-off.

Sunday’s League fixture will see Ram Kamara face Correctional Sports club at the Bo Coronation playing field.

The board comprised seven members. They are chairperson Asmaa James, Jenessi Matturi Secretary-General, Angela Gabbidon ESQ member, Jeneba Essekwi member, Daniella Mansaray member, Zainab S Conteh, member and Emillia Kamara Jengo member.

“This is the first-ever national Women’s, Premier League. Twelve teams will compete, eight from the regions and four from Western Area,” Board chairlady Asmaa James told FSL News.

“For the first time in our history, an organised Women’s Premier League is playing in Kabala, Rutle, Kailahun, Lungi and Mile 38 and so on.”

Excited chairperson Madam James expressed her delight “We are so proud as board members to make this history.”

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