John Sama backs new strategy for Leone Stars’ success
Former Sierra Leone midfield conductor John Sama feels the present coaching staff for the Leone Star will produce positive outcomes. Sama, who represented Sierra Leone in the 1994 and 1996 Africa Cup of Nations, noted in a short interview that Mohamed Kallon and his management staff have a clear coaching philosophy. Kallon will take on […]
Sierra Leone U20 confirm friendlies with Ghana and Morocco
Sierra Leone’s U20 team administrator, Benjamin Gordon Esq, has confirmed test matches against Ghana on the 22nd and Morocco on the 25th as part of their U20 AFCON preparation in Ivory Coast. Hull City defender Cayden Cole, along with Hindolo Mustapha, David Kalokoh, and nine other foreign-based players, has been selected for two matches during […]
Samal Bangura follows father’s footsteps with Sierra Leone U20 invite
The son of ex-Sierra Leone International Al Bangura, Samal Bangura will join Sierra Leone Under20 side for a training camp and friendly matches in Morocco this month as they prepare for AFCON U20 AFCON in Ivory Coast. He is getting his first chance to represent his country at the youth level after doing well in […]
Emilio Nsue returns to Equatorial Guinea squad after Fifa suspension
Equatorial Guinea captain Emilio Nsue López has been recalled for his nation’s day five and six World Cup qualifiers against São Tomé and Príncipe and Namibia match after ineligibility Fifa suspension. Nsue, the top scorer in the recent Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final, was last May suspended for six months by FIFA. […]
Bertrand Traore recall as Burkina Faso set for Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau
Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore has returned to the national team for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Djibouti at the Stade El Abdi on Friday before they travel to face the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau. They are currently in third place, sharing the same number of points with Sierra Leone, who leads on goal […]
Everton’s Beto and four new faces in Guinea-Bissau squad
Commonly known as Beto, Everton forward Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal set to lead Guinea Bissau squad for Group A World Cup qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso this month. Head coach Boa Morte has also called up four new players: defenders Babacar Fati and Mario Junior, attacker Vando Felix, and midfielder Tamble Monteiro. Sene […]
Bundu nets, Bah 7.2 rating, Osimhen hattrick ahead of World Cup qualifiers
African footballers across Europe made the headlines ahead of this month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the race to the United States Canada and Mexico. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle, England) Sierra Leone’s Mustapha Bundu scored, but his team lost 3-2 to Derby County in the English Championship. Marcus Harness netted two goals for Derby, aiding […]
Six arrive as Nigeria start World Cup qualifying prep for Rwanda tie
The Nigeria Super Eagles have started preparing for an important World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. Six players, including Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, defender Bruno Onyemaechi, and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, arrived in Kigali on Sunday. They checked into the Radisson Blu Hotel, where the team is based. They were later joined by Papa Daniel Mustapha, […]
Isaac Babadi will not join Sierra Leone for U20 AFCON – Peter Bosz
PSV will not release their young midfielder to the Sierra Leone Under-20 team for the Africa Cup of Nations, as confirmed by head coach Peter Bosz ahead of the match against RKC. Isaac, 19, played the full throttle of the match as PSV defeated RKC Waalwijk 3-0 in week 26 of the Eredisie. Last week, […]
Attacker Abu Kamara helps Hull City earn a point at the Hawthorns
Sierra Leone native Abu Kamara scored the equaliser as West Bromwich Albion was held to a 1-1 draw against Hull City, marking their 18th draw of the season. Isaac Price gave Albion a deserved lead with a left-footed volley that went in off the post. The hosts nearly opened the scoring earlier when John Swift […]
