New Everton’s deal for Senegal international Idrissa Gana Gueye
With the option for another year, Senegal international Idrissa Gana Gueyehas signed a new one-year deal with Everton to stay until June 2026. Winning the Club’s Player of the Season and the Players’ Player of the Season accolades, Gueye had a remarkable 2024–25 season. Gueye said: “Everyone knows what Everton means to my family and […]
Tensions mount as FIFA drawn into SLFA elections dispute
The governing body of football, FIFA, has stated that it will intervene if elections are not conducted, which could have significant consequences for the governance of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). FIFA has also raised concerns about external influence following disputes within the lower electoral levels of the SLFA as preparations for the presidential […]
Mali edge Tanzania as South Africa defeat Ghana in WAFCON
On Monday night, Mali narrowly defeated Tanzania 10 in Group C TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Following a set piece, Saratou Traoré scored with a composed shot from the centre of the box during stoppage time in the first half to become the only goal of the game. In a game […]
Nigerian defender Ola Aina inks new Nottingham Forest deal
Nottingham Forest has confirmed that Nigerian defender Ola Aina has signed a fresh deal, therefore lengthening his contract through the summer of 2028. Beginning in 35 of 38 Premier League games, the Nigerian was crucial in the team’s 24/25 run. Mostly used on the right side of Forest’s stout defence throughout the season, the versatile […]
Striker Alie Conteh joins Norwegian side Strømsgodset
Striker Alie Conteh, 20, has signed a four-year contract with Norwegian top-tier side Strømsgodset and will wear jersey number 20 ahead of the season’s second round. “I am very happy to join Strømsgodset. I have dreamed of this moment and worked hard to reach it,” said the player from Sierra Leone after completing his contract. […]
Nigeria and Algeria register opening Women’s Cup of Nations wins
Nigeria started their quest for another Women’s Africa Cup of Nations championship with a 3-0 victory over Tunisia in Group B on Sunday at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. With a header from Omorinsola Babajide’s cross, Asisat Oshoala found the fourth minute. Nigeria dominated the first half, keeping Tunisia under pressure. Just before halftime, Babajide […]
Senegal ease past DR Congo in WAFCON opener
Senegal made a powerful statement in Group A of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 4-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in Mohammedia. Mama Diop and Nguenar Ndiaye each scored two goals in a dominant first half, leading the Lionesses of Teranga to an emphatic […]
Mustapha Bundu makes Hannover debut in defeat to Randers
On Saturday, Sierra Leone International Mutapha Bundu made their debut at Hanover 96, in their 2-1 loss to Danish team Randers FC in Germany after 120 minutes. After quitting the English team Plymouth Argyle, free agent Bundu, 28, joined the German side. Randers FC continued their strong preseason performance with a third consecutive victory, defeating […]
Hosts Morocco share WAFCON opening spoils with Zambia
The opener of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday evening ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw between Morocco and Zambia. By scoring first just one minute into the game, Zambia stunned the local audience. After Margaret Belemu began a fast counterattack, Barbra Banda […]
Sierra Leone’s Bakayoko scores winner for Consadole Sapporo
On Saturday at the Sapporo Dome stadium, Sierra Leone international Amadou Bakayoko kept his outstanding form by scoring his sixth goal of the season for Japanese team Consadole Sapporo in a tough 1-0 victory over Renofa Yamaguchi. Bakayoko, who found the net just before halftime, was substituted in the 56th minute; however, he demonstrated his […]
