President Julius Maada Bio joins Sierra Queens Women's Cup celebrations
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

President Julius Maada Bio joins Sierra Queens Women’s Cup celebrations

President Maada Bio, the first gentleman of Sierra Leone, expressed his joy following Sierra Queens’ victory in Mauritania.

They triumphed over a strong Senegalese side with a score of 1-0, securing their first-ever Women’s title in history. The president was thrilled with this achievement.

“In an electrifying moment at the WAFU A Women’s Cup 2025 in Mauritania, our Queens have truly made history by clinching Sierra Leone’s very first international trophy in women’s football! We are bursting with pride! This monumental achievement is a triumph for every single team member and for all of Sierra Leone.

This incredible victory reignites my passion for football and strengthens my dedication to empowering women, as I wholeheartedly believe in their remarkable potential. Let’s celebrate this win and look forward to even greater strides ahead,” he vehemently expressed.

This monumental achievement is a triumph for every single team member and for all of Sierra Leone.
This monumental achievement is a triumph for every single team member and for all of Sierra Leone.
SLFA's President Brima hails Sierra Queens' achievement in Mauritania
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

SLFA’s President Brima hails Sierra Queens’ achievement in Mauritania

After the Sierra Queens won the Women’s Cup, beating Senegal 1-0 at the Olympic Stadium in Nouakchott, Sierra Leone Football Association President Thomas Daddy Brima hailed the notable development achieved.

For the first time in history, Sierra Leone’s National Senior Women’s Team, Sierra Queens, made history by winning their first-ever WAFU A Women’s Championship title.

The nation celebrated as Captain Salamatu Kamara scored the winning penalty in the 68th minute, giving Sierra Leone an impressive victory over Senegal. Her calmness under pressure made a significant impact, and she secured her place in Sierra Leonean football history.

While Kamara won the match, goalkeeper Hannah Juana stood out as the tournament’s star. Juana had another outstanding performance, earning her fourth Woman of the Match award. This achievement also gave her the title of Best Player of the Tournament, a rare honour for a goalkeeper in Africa.

“History has been made for our football ecosystem. This is the first time our women’s senior team has won an international trophy — a massive achievement,” acknowledged the SLFA president.

“Congratulations to everyone for believing in the dream of making Sierra Leone football an environment for all. We not only won as champions, but we also took home the awards for best player, best goalkeeper, and player of the match. We made a significant statement to the West African region: we are champions.”

For the first time in history, Sierra Leone's National Senior Women's Team, Sierra Queens, made history by winning their first-ever WAFU A Women’s Championship title.
For the first time in history, Sierra Leone's National Senior Women's Team, Sierra Queens, made history by winning their first-ever WAFU A Women’s Championship title.
Striker Amadou Bakayoko nets to help Consadole Sapporo triumph
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Striker Amadou Bakayoko to rescues point for Consadole Sapporo

Sierra Leonean international Amadou Bakayoko showcased his scoring prowess once again for Japanese club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in their tightly contested 1-1 draw against Vegalta Sendai on Saturday.

Bakayoko found the back of the net in the 85th minute, equalising the match at Q&A Stadium in Miyagi.

His late goal not only salvaged a point for Sapporo but also demonstrated his increasing significance within the team and the league overall. This performance highlights Bakayoko’s consistent ability to come through for his side in critical moments of the game.

Yuta GOKE opened the scoring for the home team in the 45th minute just before the break, giving his side a 1-0 lead at halftime.

The visitors came out strong and held on to the scoreline before Bakayoko’s late header brought parity for Consadole Sapporo.

Sapporo’s boss Daiki Iwamasa, “Overall, the players fought as hard as they could and carried out tactical preparations well, so although we didn’t play well overall, I think we played a solid game. However, we felt that we needed to improve to get three points, so we’d like to make up for that during the two-week break and give it our all.”

Sierra Leone placed in Group C for WAFU U20 Boys tournament in Ghana
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Sierra Leone in Group C for WAFU U20 Boys tournament in Ghana

Sierra Leone’s U20 national football team, the Shooting Stars, has been placed in Group C for the 2025 WAFU A&B U20 Boys Sub-Confederation Tournament. Their group includes Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Benin.

The draw, which took place this morning in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, marks a historic milestone as all thirteen member associations of WAFU A and B will compete together for the first time.

Ghana will host the tournament, scheduled from June 15 to June 30. This competition serves as a qualifier for the next TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations U20.

The Shooting Stars last participated in the WAFU A qualifiers in Monrovia, Liberia, where they achieved their first-ever qualification for the AFCON U20. Now, the Shooting Stars aim to replicate their success on this larger stage.

Challenging assignment for Africa's four representatives in the U20 Chile World Cup
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Challenging assignment for Africa’s representatives in U20 Chile World Cup

After the draw in Santiago, Africa’s four teams for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile 2025 have learned their group matches. The tournament will take place in 2025 and will be the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup.

From September 27 until October 19, 2025, the contest will take place in Chile. To take place in four cities: Valparaiso, Talca, Rancagua, and Santiago. The knockout stage will begin with the top two teams from every group and the four best third-placed sides.

Having just won the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa has tough competition. The Amajita will face France, the United States, and New Caledonia in Group E.

With 14 outings, Nigeria—the most experienced team in this tournament—is in Group F. They will be rivals with Colombia, Norway, and Saudi Arabia. Hoping to go far in the competition, the Flying Eagles would want to regain their past splendour.

This competition also sees Africa represented by Egypt and Morocco. In Group A, Egypt joins Chile, Japan, and New Zealand as hosts. The Pharaohs hope to leave a lasting mark against the Chilean side, which has home support.

In Group C, Morocco will play Brazil, Mexico, and Spain. This will be a difficult group for Morocco, which will depend on its strong defence and offensive approach that carried them to the U-20 AFCON final.

Africa’s young stars, who are trying to shine on the global platform, will have all eyes on them as the teams get ready.