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Sierra Leone, Guinea share spoils, Senegal thrash Guinea-Bissau
On Wednesday afternoon, Sierra Leone opened their 2023 WAFU Zone A U-20 Women's Cup with a 1-1 draw against neighbours Guinea at the Southern Arena. The host gots-off to a fast start with a...
Sierra Leone face Guinea in WAFU U20 Women’s Cup opener
Host Sierra Leone (Shooting Starlets) will face neighbours Guinea in the opener of the 2023 WAFU Zone B U-20 Women's Cup on Wednesday at the newly opened Southern Arena in Bo, with Kickoff at 4 PM....
Southern Arena confirm date of first match at new stadium
Southern Arena, Southern Province, Bo City’s newest venue, will host its first match on May 21 has been announced. The 6,000-seater football stadium constructed by Turkish-based contractors is ready...
Sierra Leone suspension faces long stretch after FIFA talks
FIFA has confirmed that Sierra Leone will remain suspended until the alleged corruption trial against Isha Johansen and Chris Kamara concludes. Following Wednesday's talks, FIFA and the Sierra Leone...
Breaking: Govt and FIFA set to release new roadmap on SLFA saga today
World’s football governing body FIFA, and the Sierra Leone government are to redesign and release a new joint roadmap in a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse surrounding the country's football....
Fifa ignores Sierra Leone plea as suspension rolls on
FIFA have rebuffed the Sierra Leone Football Association's request to lift the suspension of it soccer Association. Following a meeting on Monday, Sierra Leone FA petitioned Fifa to lift the...
Our position remains the same – ACC Boss Kaifala unfazed
The writer @bittar32 – Contact bittar@old.footballsierraleone.net Sierra Leone's Anti-Corruption Commissioner boss, Francis Ben Kaifala, has again maintained that the ACC position remains the same....
Skipper returns to Sierra Leone squad for Black Stars cracker
Follow Us On Twitter @football_sierra - Facebook/Instagram Football Sierra Leone - the writer @bittar32 – contact bittar@old.footballsierraleone.net FC Zurich defender Umaru Bangura is available to...
Fifa gives second warning to Sierra Leone government
The writer @bittar32 – Contact bittar@old.footballsierraleone.net FIFA has issued another warning to the Sierra Leone government in a letter dated 28 September addressed to the Minister of Sports Mr...
CAF saddened by shock death of top Sierra Leonean referee
Follow Us on Twitter @football_sierra on Facebook/Instagram Football Sierra Leone Following the sad news of the sudden death of Sierra Leonean referee Victor Foday Marah, who died after collapsing...
‘We have survived Ebola’ Francis Ben Kaifala ACC’s boss says after FIFA warning
The writer @bittar32 – Contact bittar@old.footballsierraleone.net Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commissioner boss, Francis Ben Kaifala says 'the country’s laws must be upheld though the heavens may...
Fifa issues warning to Sierra Leone after ACC visit
Fifa has issued a warning to Sierra Leone that the country risks an international ban following the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) visit. On Tuesday, officers from the Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption...
#114 Sierra Leone take three steps backwards in Fifa ranking
By Prince Armani Scott – follow the writer @PrinceArmaniSc2 Sierra Leone have moved further down to 114th position from 111th in the latest FIFA global rankings announced on Thursday 20 September....
Sports Minister engages football stakeholders
FREETOWN: By Sarh Morris jr – follow the writer @morrisjr88 Minister of Sports Ibrahim Nyelenkeh has engaged football stakeholders and other key players in dialogue to ensure the country's national...
Sierra Leonean fans angry with FIFA, SLFA executive
FREETOWN: By Sahr Morris jr – follow the writer @morrisjr88 Some football loving fans in Sierra Leone have taken to social media expressing their disappointment with the long-lasting football...
Sierra Leone Coach: “The experienced players did not perform at all”
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu in Hawassa, Ethiopia - © SWASAL with support from the Ministry of Sports Sierra Leone coach John Keister has expressed his dissatisfaction over the lacklustre performance of...
#QAFCON2019 Ethiopia slap Sierra Leone in Hawassa
The Walias of Ethiopia revived their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Sierra Leone at the Hawassa Stadium on Sunday. Ethiopian Premier League striker Getaneh...
#AFCON2019Qualifier: Sierra Leone seek first away win in 16 years
Sierra Leone will square off with Ethiopia in the 2019 Group F Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday in search of their first away win since 2002. The Leone Stars, who will face off with the...
Afcon Qualifier: Sierra Leone skipper doubtful for Ethiopia match
Sierra Leone may be without skipper Umaru Bangura for their 2019 AFCON Group F qualifier against Ethiopia on 9th September due to his latest muscle strain. Bangura, 30, confirmed the news that he is...
New faces included in Sierra Leone provisional squad
Sierra Leone Coach, John Keister has named a 35-man provisional squad for September's African Nations Cup qualifier at the Hawassa Stadium in Ethiopia. Coventry City striker Amadou Bakayoko, Queen...
Breaking: Sierra Leonean defender Kemson signs for Danish side B93
Danish club Boldklubben 1893 have signed Sierra Leonean defender Kemson Fofanah from East End Lions on a one and half year contract. (Photo: Defender Kemson Fofanah (right) and his Manager/agent,...