Category: Sport News

League One promotion-chasing Lincoln City sign Sierra Leone's Kamil Conteh
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

League One promotion-chasing Lincoln City sign Sierra Leone’s Kamil Conteh

Lincoln City have borrowed Bristol Rovers midfielder Kamil Conteh through the end of the season. On 2 February 2026, he joined Lincoln City on loan for the remainder of the season.

For the League Two strugglers Bristol Rovers this season, the 23-year-old has 34 appearances in all tournaments.

After first rising through the ranks at then-Premier League Watford, Conteh, 23, has logged almost 150 senior competitive career appearances.

Middlesbrough, Grimsby Town, and Bristol Rovers—EFL clubs—he has subsequently visited. The January transfer window business for City concludes with Conteh’s arrival.

Conteh activated his release clause and signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Bristol Rovers on 26 January 2024 for around £300,000. He made his debut the next day, scoring in a 3-1 win over Oxford United.

However, manager Iñigo Calderón announced in March 2025 that Conteh was unlikely to play again that season due to a knee injury and subsequent bone infection.

After the team was relegated to League Two, Conteh returned from injury and scored the winning goal in a 1-0 EFL Trophy match against Plymouth Argyle in November 2025.

Sierra Leone's youth midfielder Hindolo Mustapha pens West Bromwich deal.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone’s youth midfielder Hindolo Mustapha pens West Bromwich deal

English Championship side West Bromwich Albion has signed Sierra Leone youngster Hindolo Mustapha on loan from Crystal Palace until the conclusion of the 2025–2026 season.

Having won the Eagles’ Under-21 Player of the Season trophy for 2024/25, the 19-year-old shows up at The Hawthorns having scored 11 goals and seven assists in 29 games.

Having been capped three times by the national team of Sierra Leone, Mustapha first half of the present semester on loan in Germany with 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg.

Following on from fellow attacking midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, who signed on loan from Aston Villa just hours previously, Hindolo is the second fresh member of the Baggies first-team roster on deadline day.

The Teenager claims the move to the West Midlands presents him with a fantastic chance to exhibit his skill on the senior stage.

He exclaimed, “This opportunity really thrills me.” Hit the ground running and demonstrate my abilities.

“I believe I can contribute positively and ideally advance the team up the Championship table.

“I love attacking and dribbling with the ball, opening chances for my team-mates and for myself. I’m eager to get started.

by Football Sierra Leone

Star Sport Academy is in talks regarding a collaboration with Besiktas

After an official visit to Turkey, Star Sport Academy Chairman Ing. Yankuba Jusu Tarawally met with top officials of the prestigious club Besiktas, marking a significant step toward international collaboration.

Productive meetings were held with club leaders during the visit, including Serdar Topaktepe, Director of Academy, and Yagiz Berke, Director of External Relations, which helped to get a possible cooperation between Star Sport Academy and Beşiktaş.

Long-term football growth, talent development, and knowledge sharing are among the goals of this possible cooperation.

Once completed, the collaboration is anticipated to provide fresh avenues for young athletes, coaching education, and worldwide exposure—a significant turning point in Star Sport Academy’s goal of worldwide athletic greatness.

Serdar Topaktepe, Director of Academy - Besiktas
Serdar Topaktepe, Director of Academy - Besiktas
Star Sport Academy Chairman Ing. Yankuba Jusu Tarawally met with the Turkish prestigious club Besiktas
Star Sport Academy Chairman Ing. Yankuba Jusu Tarawally met with the Turkish prestigious club Besiktas
Four Coach Educators from Liberia to lead a CAF D Diploma coaching course
by Football Sierra Leone

Four Coach Educators from Liberia to lead a CAF D Diploma coaching course

The Liberia FA has confirmed that following a formal request from the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), four of their qualified Coach Educators will travel to Sierra Leone to help with CAF D License training.

Ten days over four locations will constitute the course’s span. The LFA confirmed that the delegation comprising Kesselee King Kanneh, Roberts N. Lartey, James Salinsa Debbah, and Sergeant Alhajee Omar Konneh will help to run a rigorous CAF D License Diploma coaching course.

This is a major stride for regional football growth and technical collaboration between the two Member Associations.

With a curriculum combining theoretical classroom teaching with on-field practical sessions, covering basic methods, tactics, and player management for young athletes, the CAF License D is an entry-level coaching qualification for grassroots and kids’ football.

Olympic Safi record vital win over Ivorian side San Pedro
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Olympic Safi record a vital win over Ivorian side San Pedro

Olympic Safi asserted a significant home win following a thrilling match where they narrowly defeated San Pédro 2–1 in their CAF Confederation tie on Sunday.

The Moroccans started the scoring in the 29th minute as Salaheddine Errahouli finished a quick counter-attack, slamming a right-footed strike into the top corner from the left side of the box to put Safi a deserved lead at the half.

After the break, San Pédro showed more urgency and almost scored many times; most obviously, when Laciné Dosso struck the post from far range, and Alpha Karamoko compelled a strong save from goalkeeper Hamza Hamiani.

Late in the game, Olympic Safi increased their lead through the replacement Moussa Koné, who coolly fired home from close range in the 88th minute to give the hosts full control.

San Pédro pulled one back deep into stoppage time when Amalaman Allou converted from inside the box following an assist from Laciné Dosso, but the goal came too late to change the outcome as Olympic Safi held on for the win that puts them in second place behind USM Alger.

Olympic Safi 2–1 San Pédro