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Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has hosted popular Pujehun-based football coach Karmoh Lahai at State House following his team’s victory in the Radical Inclusion Movement Trophy in Pujehun District. The meeting, held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, followed Lahai’s invitation to Freetown by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), which supported the tournament. Lahai, who [...] The post Chief Minister Sengeh Hosts Pujehun Football Coach at State House After Radical Inclusion Trophy Victory appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former drug users in Grafton have taken to the football pitch as part of a community initiative aimed at promoting recovery and discouraging Kush and tramadol abuse among young people. The participants featured in the Kush & Tramadol Community League 2026, where people affected by substance abuse competed in a symbolic football fixture designed to [...] The post Former Drug Users Embrace Football in Fight Against Addiction in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Karmoh Lahai, a grassroots football coach from Pujehun, has become a national sensation for his unconventional methods and unshakable passion for the game. Known for coaching in the Mende language, jogging around the pitch during matches, and wearing eccentric attire, Lahai has captured the imagination of Sierra Leoneans and emerged as a symbol of ‘radical inclusion’.

Every football dream has a starting point, and for young Sierra Leonean footballer Abubakarr Sillah (AB Sillah), that journey began on the grassroots grounds of KT Field in Kingtom, Freetown, where his passion for the game gradually developed into a promising football career. Today, Abubakarr Sillah has moved beyond the familiar playing grounds of [...] The post From KT Field to The International Stage: Abubakarr Silla a Rising Star from Kingtom’s Journey first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Cabinet has approved Sierra Leone’s National Transport Sector Policy and Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, establishing a national framework for the development, regulation, coordination and modernisation of the country’s transport sector. Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor Bah announced the decision on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, during the Government Weekly Press Conference at the [...] The post Government Unveils New 5-Year Plan to Transform Sierra Leone’s Transport Sector appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean forward Samuel Gandi ended his nearly two-month goal drought on Sunday after scoring for Politehnica UTM in their 2-1 home defeat to Zimbru Chisinau in the Moldovan Super Liga. The 19-year-old forward opened the scoring in the eighth minute, giving Politehnica an early advantage, according to Moldova.sports.md. Gandi’s goal brought an end to [...] The post Sierra Leone Forward Samuel Gandi Ends Eight-Match Goal Drought appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A high-level delegation from Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, led by Minister Princess Dugba, on Friday 11 September completed a technical and familiarisation tour of the Tema Port facilities in Ghana. The visit followed a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe. Welcoming the Sierra Leonean team, Minister Nikpe [...]

Prominent businessman and politician Mohamed Omodu Kamara, widely known as Jagaban, has firmly rejected accusations that he bribed a referee to influence the outcome of a Central One Football Association (COFA) Community League match. The match, which saw Kossoh Town eliminate Kroo Town Road from the knockout stage, was followed by deadly violence that has [...] The post APC Jagaban Reacts to Allegations of Bribing Referee in COFA League’ Deadly Clash appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone national team is back on the international stage as the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) confirmed the kickoff dates for the team’s opening fixtures in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualification campaign. Under head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa, the Leone Stars enter Group E alongside Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, [...] The post Leone Stars Begin Quest for AFCON 2027 Spot with Double September Matches appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A woman was reportedly killed by an alleged stray bullet during violent clashes between residents of Kroo Town Road and Kossoh Town in Freetown, following a community football match at Parade Field on 12 September. The confrontation, which escalated into stone-throwing and retaliatory attacks, prompted police intervention and left businesses, homes, and public property damaged.

Ghana’s biggest travel storyteller just gave Sierra Leone its flowers — and the internet is listening. Award-winning vlogger Wode Maya has done it again. During his latest trip to Sierra Leone, the Ghanaian creator with a diplomatic passport posted a photo of himself holding the green, white and blue flag with 3 simple words that [...] The post WODE MAYA DECLARES: “SALONE NA HEAVEN” appeared first on Salone Jamboree.

Freetown, Sierra Leone – Three people were reportedly shot dead on the evening of Sunday, 13 September 2026, during violent clashes in central Freetown linked to a community football match, according to accounts from residents and reports circulating in local media. The incident is said to have occurred on Wellington Street, off Siaka Stevens Street. [...]

Amnesty International has accused Russia of luring foreigners, including Sierra Leoneans, into its army to fight in Ukraine under false job promises, in what it says often amounts to human trafficking. In a briefing published on 10 September 2026, the rights group said Russian recruiters target economically vulnerable people from low-income countries in the Global [...]

By Staff Writer Reports reaching Voice of Salone Newspaper indicate that at least three people have reportedly died, while several others are said to have sustained injuries, following a violent confrontation between youths and police officers at Kroo Town Road in Freetown. The incident reportedly occurred today, 13 September 2026, following a football encounter involving ...

Three residents of Freetown have reportedly been shot dead following a violent incident involving supporters of Kroo Town Road Football Club and the office of All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, Sheik Alhaji Mohamed Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, on Wellington Street, off Siaka Stevens Street, in Freetown. The incident reportedly occurred on the evening [...] The post Three Reportedly Shot Dead After Football Fans Allegedly Attack Jagaban’s Office in Freetown appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Sports (MOS), in collaboration with the National Sports Authority (NSA), has mobilized more than 500 young people to participate in a major cleaning exercise at the Bo Stadium. The exercise, held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, brought together members of the Green Ladies and Green Men Vanguard Organisation in Bo City as [...] The post Sports Ministry, NSA Mobilize Over 500 Youths to Clean Bo Stadium appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Star Sport Academy have written a new chapter in Sierra Leone football by booking their place in the second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. The Kenema-based side progressed on the away goals rule after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Gambia’s Medina United in the second leg on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at [...]

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced applications for media accreditation from journalists interested in covering the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers match between Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe. The match is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Ben M’Hamed Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco. Interested journalists are encouraged to [...] The post SLFA Announces Media Accreditation Applications for Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe Match appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A delegation from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of Sierra Leone, led by its Minister, Princess Dugba, on Friday, 11th September, concluded a technical and Familiarisation tour of the Tema Port facilities in Ghana, after a courtesy visit to the Minister of Transport of Ghana, Joseph Bukari Nikpe. Welcoming the delegation from Sierra [...] The post Sierra Leone Partners with Ghana to Study Tema Port Management for New $55M Fishing Facility appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has confirmed that the Leone Stars’ home match against Zimbabwe in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be played in Morocco. The decision follows the two-year Memorandum of Understanding signed between the SLFA and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) on 17 August 2026 in Rabat. SLFA [...]

False reports claiming the death of popular Sierra Leonean footballer Musa Noah Kamara, widely known as Musa Tombo, have been circulating on social media and other online platforms. The reports alleged that the former Leone Stars international died in a road accident in Bo District, prompting concern among fans, friends and members of the public. [...] The post Musa Tombo Alive as Family Dismisses False Death Reports appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s U-17 national team, the Sierra Stars, suffered a heavy 5–0 defeat to hosts Senegal in their opening Group A match of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) WAFU-A Qualification Tournament. The Group A encounter was played on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026, with Senegal producing a dominant display to claim all [...] The post Sierra Leone Suffers Heavy Defeat to Senegal in U-17 WAFU-A Opener appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown — Unverified and false reports about the death of popular Sierra Leonean footballer Musa Noah Kamara, widely known as Musa Tombo, have been circulating on social media and online platforms this evening. Accoesinvg to some claims on social media, Musa Tombo died in a road accident in Bo District. However, family members have publicly [...]

The Sierra Leone Football Association Secretariat has recognised President Babadi Kamara’s election to a senior West African football leadership position with a commemorative presentation at the SLFA offices. Secretariat staff presented Kamara with a photo frame on Wednesday, September 9, following his election as first vice president of the West African Football Union Zone A [...] The post SLFA Staff Celebrate Kamara’s Historic Rise in West African Football Leadership appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone international Alhassan Koroma started for Bani Yas, but the hosts conceded a stoppage-time goal to lose 1-0 to Hatta in the ADNOC Pro League. Aymen Rachouk scored in the sixth minute of added time to hand Hatta their first win of the season at Bani Yas Stadium, according to Sharjah24. The defeat leaves [...] The post Alhassan Koroma Starts but Bani Yas Slump to Late Hatta Defeat in UAE Pro League appeared first on Sierraloaded.

, September 10, 2026 Sierra Leoneans are bracing for another squeeze on household incomes and business operations following a fresh increase in fuel pump prices that is already feeding into the cost of transportation and threatening to push up the prices of everyday goods and services.Effective Tuesday, September 8, petrol rose from NLe35 to [...] The post Fuel Shock:Sierra Leoneans brace for higher transport, food, business costs first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Fuel Shock:Sierra Leoneans brace for higher transport, food, busi...

The Sierra Leone Football Association’s Finance Committee held its first formal meeting in years on Wednesday as President Babadi Kamara called for stronger financial oversight, transparency and accountability. Kamara, who chairs the committee, led the Sept. 9 engagement and outlined its responsibilities under Article 41 of the SLFA Statutes, according to the association. The committee [...] The post SLFA Finance Committee Begins Work on Strengthening Financial Oversight appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Cricket Sierra Leone suffered a heavy 94-run defeat to Kenya in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Continental Cup at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium Oval B in Kigali. Kenya, who won the toss and elected to bat, posted a formidable 204 for seven from their allotted 20 overs before restricting Sierra Leone to 110 [...] The post Cricket Sierra Leone Suffer Heavy Defeat in Continental Cup Opener appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Alpha Barrie Former Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) presidential candidate and football administrator Rodney Michael has rejected what he describes as an alleged attempt by the football governing body to remove him as a board member of the African Clubs Association (ACA). Michael made the statement on Tuesday in a post on social media, [...]

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) disbursed the second round of annual funding to the country’s five Regional Football Associations on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. According to a press release issued by SLFA, the payment completes the association’s commitment to provide increased financial support to the regions. The latest payment follows an earlier disbursement made this [...] The post SLFA Releases Second Payment to Regional FAs, Lifting Annual Support to $50,000 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean FIFA-badge Assistant Referee Agnes Abdul Gbla officiated the opening match of the WAFU-A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Senegal on Monday 7 September 2026. Gbla was appointed as Assistant Referee One for the tournament opener between hosts Senegal and Mauritania, forming part of the officiating team for the regional encounter. Her [...] The post Sierra Leone’s Agnes Abdul Gbla Officiates WAFU-A U-17 AFCON Qualifier Opener appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Transport and Aviation has outlined priorities for road, railway, aviation, and maritime transportation as the Government works to improve service delivery and strengthen coordination across the sector. The priorities were presented on Monday, September 7, 2026, at State Avenue, State House in Freetown, during a Strategic Delivery Clinic convened by Chief Minister [...] The post Transport Ministry Outlines Major Sector Priorities at Strategic Delivery Clinic appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Mike Johnson has been crowned the inaugural Africell Sierra Leone eSports National Champion after defeating Samuel Jobe in the final of the competition held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the AYV Media Empire Auditorium on No. 3 Wesley Street in Freetown. The championship attracted eSports enthusiasts and supporters from across the country, marking a [...]

Africell Sierra Leone successfully concluded its National Esports Gaming Competition on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the AYV Complex, where Mike Dudley Johnson emerged as the overall national champion. The competition brought together some of Sierra Leone’s most talented young gamers following a series of regional qualifiers held across the country. Players representing the Northern, [...] The post Africell Crowns Mike Dudley Johnson National Esports Champion first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Ferry passengers and vehicle operators travelling between Freetown and Lungi will pay higher fares following a 12.5% increase linked to rising fuel prices. The new rates took effect Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, according to a press release from the Ministry of Transport and Aviation signed by Deputy Minister Hon. Rex Bhonapha. The Ministry said the [...] The post Government Raises Freetown-Lungi Ferry Fares by 12.5% Following Fuel Price Increase appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown – The Ministry of Transport and Aviation has announced a 12.5 percent increase in sea transportation fares for ferries operating between Freetown and Lungi, effective Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The adjustment follows the recent public announcement of an increase in the pump price of fuel. In a press release signed by Deputy Minister Hon. [...]

The Ministry of Transport and Aviation has announced an upward adjustment in transport fares for provincial and cross-border routes, following the latest increase in fuel prices to NLe45.00 per litre. According to the Ministry, the revised tariff represents a 12.5% increase across key transit routes, affecting public buses operated by the Sierra Leone Road Transport [...] The post New Provincial and Cross-Border Transport Fares Announced as Fuel Prices Increase appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown – Public transport fares for buses, poda-podas, okadas, kekehs and other commercial vehicles have been revised upward by 12.5 percent effective Tuesday, 8 September 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation has announced. The new rates follow the recent increase in the pump price of fuel to NLe 45.00 per litre. The Ministry said [...]

By Musa Paul Feika The Deputy Chairman of the All People’s Congress (APC) Former Ministers Association and also former Deputy Minister of Sports, Ishmail Al-Sankoh Conteh has described the erstwhile APC Presidential Candidate, Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara as an important figure whose experience, political following and contributions remain valuable to the opposition APC party. [...]

The Ministry of Transport and Aviation, in collaboration with key transport unions and operators, has approved new public transportation fares for Freetown Municipality and provincial routes, effective Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The adjustment follows the recent increase in fuel pump prices, with petrol now selling at NLe40.00 per litre in Freetown. Authorities said the new [...] The post Government Announces New Public Transport Fares Following Fuel Price Increase appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Bo Rangers Football Club has confirmed the permanent transfer of its captain, Saidu Bah Kamara, to Ethiopian Premier League side Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC. Kamara, 24, joined Bo Rangers in January 2018 and went on to become an influential figure for the club, serving as captain and helping the team win three consecutive Sierra [...] The post Bo Rangers Captain Departs Club After Eight-Year Spell appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL) has opened a fact-finding investigation into an alleged assault and denial of access involving journalist Hilton John at the Southern Arena in Bo City. SWASAL announced the investigation in a press release, stating that a committee has been constituted to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and [...] The post SWASAL Opens Probe Into Alleged Assault On Journalist At Southern Arena appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Bo Mini Stadium, once a proud sporting hub in Sierra Leone’s southern region, has fallen into severe disrepair, prompting authorities to enlist the military for an urgent cleanup and restoration drive.

Police Sergeant Fredrick (full name withheld), a 29-year-old officer in Freetown, played the Mercury Daily Special Lotto draw on Tuesday, September 8 2026, and won a whopping Nle240,000 (Two Hundred and Forty Million Old Leones). Sergeant Fredrick, who said he has been a loyal Mercury International customer, playing both Lottery and Sports betting games, became the country’s latest millionaire after staking a total of Nle 100 on two tickets (Nle 50 on each ticket). According to Sergeant...

FIFA has formally endorsed Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara’s election as First Vice President of the West Africa Football Union Zone A, describing the appointment as a “well-deserved recognition” of his standing in the regional football community. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström conveyed the world governing body’s confidence in a letter dated [...] The post FIFA Commends SLFA President Babadi Kamara on Election as WAFU A First Vice President appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Kamboi Eagles Football Club of Kenema has announced the commencement of player trials as the club intensifies preparations for the 2026/27 Sierra Leone Premier League season. The trials are scheduled to begin on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Kenema City Field, with the club’s technical team expected to assess aspiring footballers [...] The post Kamboi Eagles Open Trials Ahead of 2026/27 Premier League Season appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone has scored a major diplomatic and sporting boost after Babadi Kamara, President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), was elected First Vice President of the West African Football Union Zone A (WAFU A). The election took place on Sunday, 6 September 2026, during the 15th WAFU A Elective General Assembly (also called [...]

Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara has been elected First Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A. His election represents a significant recognition of Sierra Leone’s growing influence in West African football and comes as a boost to the country’s leadership role within the sub-region. Kamara’s new position is [...] The post Babadi Kamara Elected WAFU Zone A First Vice President first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Babadi Kamara Elected WAFU Zone A First Vice President appeared...

Ibrahim Jalloh, a 36-year-old local businessman who resides in Kambia town, has won a total of Seven Hundred Thousand New Leones (700,000.000 old Leones) from Mercury International through its online sports betting product. The lucky Jalloh revealed he has been playing Mercury football betting games for the past 10 years, and despite winning prizes, this latest win is the biggest ever. “He said, I must confess, Mercury International is indeed a reliable, transparent, and accurate company in...

Former Sierra Leone international midfielder Rodney Strasser has been honoured with the Legendary Sportsman Award at the 10th Annual Achievement Awards Ceremony organised by AWOL America. The award was presented on September 5, 2026, at the 10th Annual AWOL America Achievement Awards Ceremony held at the Live Casino Ballroom in Hanover, Maryland, in recognition of [...] The post Sierra Leonean Football Icon Rodney Strasser Bags Legendary Sportsman Award in the U.S. appeared first on Sierraloaded.