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Sierra Leone’s Under-15 national team has returned home after securing an impressive ninth-place finish at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in... The post Sierra Leone U-15 Football Team Return Home After Impressive FIFA World Cup Campaign appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has acknowledged a refereeing mistake that allowed Waterloo FC to score an equalizer against FC Kallon in the... The post SLFA Admits Offside Goal Error in Waterloo FC’s Draw Against FC Kallon appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal challenging the outcome of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Presidential Election held... The post Court Delivers Final Ruling on Case Challenging Babadi Kamara’s Election as SLFA President appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Nenneh Fofanah Freetown, 2nd November, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has confirmed that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal in the matter of CAS 2025/A/11738 – Aminata Bangura, SLIFA FC and Musa Mahmood v. Sierra Leone Football Association, which challenged the outcome of the SLFA Presidential [...]

CAS Delivers Ruling on Legal Battle Between Aminata Bangura and SLFA Freetown — The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by football administrator Aminata Bangura against a decision of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Ethics Board, delivering a significant legal victory for the country’s football governing body and reinforcing the [...]

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal challenging the outcome of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) presidential election held on 2 August 2025, confirming the victory of Babadi Kamara and the decision of the SLFA Electoral Appeals Committee. In an arbitral award dated 2 November 2026 in the case CAS [...] The post CAS Upholds 2025 SLFA Election Results, Dismisses Challenge by Aminata Bangura and Others first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post CAS Upholds 2025 SLFA Election Results, Dismisses Challe...

Sierra Leonean football legend Kei Kamara has shared an emotional video tribute to Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who was fatally shot in... The post Kei Kamara Shares Personal Bullying Experience After 15-Year-Old Ghanaian Teen Shot Dead in USA appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Mighty Blackpool’s disappointing start to the Sierra Leone Premier League season continued on Saturday after they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ports Authority at... The post Mighty Blackpool Remain Winless After Defeat to Ports Authority appeared first on Sierraloaded.

East End Lions FC have endured a slow start to the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League season, remaining winless after their first three matches.... The post East End Lions Yet to Taste Victory in New Premier League Season appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has congratulated Sierra Leone’s Under-15 national team, the Young Shooting Stars, following their impressive triumph at the FIFA Tier... The post NSA Congratulates Sierra Leone U-15 Team on FIFA Tier D Tournament Victory appeared first on Sierraloaded.

President Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, to attend a summit on sports and development and the opening ceremony of the Dakar... The post President Bio Arrives in Dakar for Youth Olympic Games and Sports Summit appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s U-20 national team, the Shooting Stars, suffered a narrow 6-5 defeat to Senegal on penalties in the third-place play-off of the 2026... The post Sierra Leone U-20 Bow Out of WAFU A Qualifiers After 6-5 Penalty Defeat to Senegal appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Thirty-five football administrators from across Sierra Leone have completed a three-day training programme organised by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), with support from... The post SLFA, FIFA Complete Training for 35 Women’s Football Administrators appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Premier League Board (PLB) has introduced mandatory cooling breaks in every Premier League match, requiring referees and clubs to provide players... The post Sierra Leone Premier League Board Introduces Mandatory Cooling Breaks Amid Rising Heat appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN – The Sierra Leone Premier League Board (PLB) has announced the immediate introduction of cooling breaks in all Premier League matches to protect players from extreme heat. In a Public Notice dated Thursday 29th October 2026 and signed by the PLB Secretariat at 21 Battery Street, Kingtom, Freetown, the Board said cooling breaks will [...]

As demand for reliable construction materials continues to shape Sierra Leone’s building industry, ROCKCEM (SL) Ltd is strengthening its industrial and commercial operations through major investments in cement production, transportation and distribution infrastructure. The company is expanding its capacity to serve contractors, building material dealers, property developers and individual customers, with particular attention to [...] The post ROCKCEM Boosts RC BRAND Cement Supply with New Songo Warehouse and 50-Vehicle Fleet first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), with support from FIFA, on Thursday, October 29, continued a three-day capacity-building workshop for women’s football administrators, bringing... The post SLFA, FIFA Train Over 30 Women’s Football Administrators appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Under-20 national team, the Shooting Stars, have intensified preparations for their third-place play-off against Senegal in the ongoing WAFU Zone A tournament,... The post Shooting Stars Set for Third-Place Clash Against Senegal appeared first on Sierraloaded.

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, accompanied by First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, to participate in a summit on Sport and Development and attend the official opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. President Bio was received at the airport by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Youth Olympic Games bring together young athletes from around the world, offering a platform to compete while encouraging friendship, cultural exchange,...

Freetown| 29th October, 2026. Saffie, not a real person, is a young mother. She starts bleeding heavily after giving birth. Her family finds transport and rushes her to hospital. What happens in the next hour decides whether she goes home to hold her baby or not. That moment was at the heart of a frank [...]

By Nenneh Fofanah Freetown, 29th October, 2026 – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) on Wednesday launched its first-ever Women’s Football Strategy (2026-2029), themed “Rise, Play, Inspire,” at the Freetown City Council Building. The historic document was developed over 16 months with 88 stakeholders, engaging across Bo, Kenema, Makeni and Freetown, facilitated by FIFA Technical [...]

Sierra Leone has made a significant step in the development of women’s football following the launch of the country’s first-ever Women’s Football Strategy by... The post SLFA Launches Sierra Leone’s First-Ever Women’s Football Strategy appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) defeated the Office of the President 1-0 in the Inter-Ministerial, Departments and Agencies (Inter-MDA) Football Tournament... The post SLPHA Edges Office of the President With Late Header in Inter-MDA Tournament appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former Arsenal and Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos has led a football education session for the Leone Stars U-15 team in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on... The post Former Arsenal Defender Philippe Senderos Leads Mental Toughness Session for Leone Stars U-15 Team appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone is set to launch its first-ever Women’s Football Strategy on Wednesday, October 28, alongside a capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the administration... The post SLFA to Launch First Women’s Football Strategy With FIFA Support appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara has participated in the oversight of the Guinean Football Federation’s (FEGUIFOOT) Extraordinary Elective General Assembly held... The post SLFA President Babadi Kamara Oversees Guinea Football Federation Elections in Conakry appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara is scheduled to represent West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A at the Guinean Football Federation’s... The post SLFA President Babadi Kamara to Represent WAFU-A at Guinea Elections appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sports Minister Augusta James-Teima has called on the Parwani Group of Companies, the owners of Kadat, to increase investment in cricket as Sierra Leone... The post Sports Minister James-Teima Calls for Greater Investment in Sierra Leone Cricket appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has unveiled its jerseys for the 2026 Inter-Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) Football Tournament, as the... The post SLPHA Unveils Jerseys Ahead of Inter-MDA Opener Against Office of the President appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, 27th October 2026 – The Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority (SLPTA) says it is probing the alleged assault of one of its Waka Fine drivers by two military officers, following the circulation of a viral video on social media. In a press release dated 26th September 2026 and signed by SLPTA Management, the Authority [...]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Armed Forces Technical and Education College (AFTEC), has launched an orientation programme for 100 young Sierra Leoneans under the Sierra Ride Electric Mobility Initiative, aimed at promoting youth employment, technical skills development and environmentally sustainable transportation. The initiative, [...] The post 50 Electric Vehicles Set to Hit Freetown Streets as UNDP Advances Youth Employment and Green Mobility first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Bravely T20 Cricket Premier League has commenced in Freetown on Saturday with a US$400,000 sponsorship package from Parwani Group of Companies to support Sierra Leone’s men’s and women’s domestic cricket competitions over the next five years. The sponsorship, announced during the opening ceremony at Kingtom Oval, Kingtom Police Field, will support the development [...] The post Bravely T20 Cricket Premier League Opens with $400,000 Sponsorship Boost first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

ROCKCEM (SL) Ltd is strengthening its contribution to Sierra Leone’s construction industry through major investments in modern cement processing equipment, transportation facilities and distribution infrastructure, including a new warehouse at Sumbuya in Songo, Western Rural District, scheduled to commence operations in November 2026. The expansion forms part of the company’s efforts to improve the [...] The post ROCKCEM Strengthens Nationwide Cement Supply as New Songo Warehouse Targets Lower Transportation Costs first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) will launch the country’s first-ever Women’s Football Strategy from October 28 to 30, 2026, in Freetown, as part... The post SLFA to Launch Sierra Leone’s First-Ever Women’s Football Strategy appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars have suffered a 2-0 defeat to The Gambia in the WAFU Zone A U-20 Championship semi-final, ending their hopes of... The post Sierra Leone U-20 Suffers Heavy Defeat to The Gambia in WAFU A Semi-Final appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars are facing an uphill battle after falling 2-0 behind The Gambia at half-time in their WAFU Zone A U-20 Championship... The post Sierra Leone 2 Goals Down Against The Gambia at Half-Time in WAFU A U-20 Semi-Final appeared first on Sierraloaded.

FREETOWN, Sunday, 25th October 2026 – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has strongly condemned the reported racist abuse and death threats directed at Sierra Leone international defender Juma Bah. In a press release issued today, 25th October 2026, signed by Head of Media and Marketing Ibrahim Kamara, the Association said it is deeply concerned [...]

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has strongly condemned reported racist abuse and death threats directed at Sierra Leonean international defender Juma Bah, who... The post SLFA Condemns Racist Abuse, Death Threats Against Juma Bah appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean boxer Josefien Betist is set to make history at the 2026 World Boxing Cup Finals in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 26 November to... The post Josefien Betist to Make History as Sierra Leone’s First World Boxing Cup Finals Competitor appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Sierra Leone Parliament football team secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Mansion Base Organization in a friendly match played at the National Stadium... The post Parliament Football Team Beats Mansion Base 1–0 in Inter-Ministerial Warm-Up appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean football star and Bravely T20 Cricket Premier 2026 Brand Ambassador Kei Ansu Kamara has inspected preparations at the Kingtom Oval in Freetown... The post Bravely T20 Cricket Premier Brand Ambassador Kei Kamara Inspects Kingtom Oval appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former president of the Sierra Leone Football Association and former FIFA Council member Isha Johansen has visited the Female Correctional Centre in Freetown as... The post Isha Johansen Takes Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign to Female Correctional Centre appeared first on Sierraloaded.

ROCKCEM (SL) Ltd is expanding its operations in Sierra Leone’s construction industry through investments in modern cement processing equipment, transportation infrastructure and warehousing facilities designed to improve nationwide access to quality building materials. The company’s latest development includes a new warehouse at Sumbuya in Songo, Western Rural District, scheduled to commence operations in November 2026. [...] The post ROCKCEM Invests in Modern Cement Processing to Boost Construction and Infrastructure Development first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

The United States Embassy in Freetown has engaged legendary Sierra Leonean-American footballer Kei Kamara on the role of sports diplomacy in strengthening relations... The post US Embassy Engages Kei Kamara on Sports Diplomacy and Youth Inspiration appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars have secured a place in the semi-finals of the WAFU-A U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers in Mali... The post Shooting Stars Secure Semi-Final Spot in WAFU-A U-20 AFCON Qualifiers appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former Leone Stars captain Steven Caulker says he has received a wave of professional opportunities after publicly discussing the difficulties of finding work beyond... The post Steven Caulker Receives Job Offers After Speaking Out on Post-Football Unemployment appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s U-20 national team, the Shooting Stars, will take on Senegal on Thursday in a crucial WAFU Zone A U-20 Africa Cup of... The post Shooting Stars Ready for Senegal Showdown After Final Training Session appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Staff Writer A pregnant woman from Farawa, Wolabara Chiefdom, Falaba District, has reportedly died while being transferred to Kabala Government Hospital in neighbouring Koinadugu District after poor road conditions hampered her emergency referral. According to Museh Radio 98.5 FM, Falaba District Medical Officer Dr. Daniel Lavalie said the first ambulance dispatched to transport the ...

ROCKCEM (SL) Ltd is reinforcing its position in Sierra Leone’s construction industry through significant investments in cement processing, modern machinery, transportation and nationwide distribution infrastructure. The company’s latest expansion includes a new warehouse at Sumbuya in Songo, Western Rural District, which is expected to commence operations in November 2026. The investment forms part of ROCKCEM’s [...] The post ROCKCEM Strengthens Sierra Leone’s Construction Industry with 60,000-Bag Daily Cement Processing Capacity first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

By Hassanatu I. Conteh Life has become increasingly difficult for many ordinary people in Sierra Leone as the cost of basic necessities continues to rise. For many families, surviving from one day to another has become a struggle, especially as the increase in fuel prices continues to affect transportation, food prices and small businesses. But [...]