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Course for License ‘B’ Coaches commences next week

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

The Technical Director of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Sam Obi Metzger Snr. has disclosed to the press that the a ‘B’ licenses coaching course will start for coaches in Sierra Leone next Tuesday, February 7th 2012 at the Football Academy at Kingtom. The Technical Director also revealed that the course is targeting 40[...]

Course for License ‘B’ Coaches commences next week

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

The Technical Director of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Sam Obi Metzger Snr. has disclosed to the press that the a ‘B’ licenses coaching course will start for coaches in Sierra Leone next Tuesday, February 7th 2012 at the Football Academy at Kingtom. The Technical Director also revealed that the course is targeting 40[...]

No cricket congress until we meet ICC Mandate

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

The Public Relations Officer of the National Cricket Association, Bockarie Allieu has declared that the 21-day notice issued by stakeholders for the association to hold an elective congress will not hold as demanded because it falls short of the mandate given to the Executive by the International Credit Council (ICC). Allieu said the ICC mandate[...]

Six Cyclists for ECOWAS cycling tour

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The Sierra Leone National Cycling Association has over the weekend selected six Cyclists to represent the country in the second edition of the ECOWAS International Cycling Tour, slated for 13-20 February 2012. The Six Cyclists were selected after an individual time trial from Waterloo to York and back to Waterloo at an estimated finishing time[...]

FC Kallon, Wusum Stars, FC Johansen & Lions register wins

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

As the Premier League continues, four teams have registered wins in matches played over the weekend. Last Friday, FC Kallon secured their second winning in a row when they defeated a well played and determined Freetown City FC by two goals to nil (2-0). Both goals were scored in each half of the match but[...]

Six swimmers excel

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Six best timed Swimmers out of eight competitors have been selected at a final time trials at the National Stadium Swimming Complex last Wednesday. The six are due for further training ahead of the London 2012 Olympics at a training camp in Bad Husen, Germany. The six swimmers with the fastest times in all four[...]

‘Poborsky’ Bangura determined to prove he’s not £2m flop

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Sierra Leone striker, Mohamed Poborsky Bangura has vowed to overcome his nightmare start at Celtic and be a major hit in the Hoops. The frustrated hit man has endured a miserable opening to his career at the Park after his £2million move from AIK Stockholm in August. Bangura arrived amidst fanfare but has failed to[...]

As Ports Authority suffer another defeat… FC Kallon to host Freetown City FC today

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Things do not seem good for defending champions Ports Authority who have lost two matches in a row in the ongoing Premier League. On Wednesday, January 25th 2012, they suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Central Parade as they went down by two goals to nil. Ports Authority Assistant Coach, Hassan Milan Sesay[...]

Dauda Tombo Bangura Splashes Le 10 Million on Youth Football

Friday, January 27th, 2012

As football is taking a new dimension in the country, more especially with more young people playing the game, another football enthusiast, Dauda Tombo Bangura has splashed Le 10, 000, 000 ( Ten million Leones) to promote and develop young football talents in the country. Ambassador Tombo said, young people mean a lot to him[...]

Amputee football team award scholarship

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Sierra Leone Amputee Social Club (SLASC) on Tuesday January 24th 2012 awarded 14 scholarships to 14 people in the tune of Le 6.5 millions to proceed with their Educational career. The scholarships were awarded to beneficiaries in primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions. Before awarding the scholarships, the Coordinator for the club, Pastor Mambu[...]