The Runners Up Sierra Stars of Texas...gearing up for the Sierra Leone Tornament in August

Just two weeks after Sierra Stars emerged as the North Dallas Third Division League champions in Texas, the Liberian soccer team has denied Sierra Stars from repeating the same feat in their encounter for the Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW) International African Unity cup. The final match between the Sierra Leone soccer team, Sierra Stars, and the Liberian team was played at the University of Texas, Dallas (UTD) grounds.  The event was a multinational function that attracted thirteen African countries represented in Texas.

Coach Ahmed Kanu....has a heavy load to carry

Sierra Leone’s bid to qualify for the FIFA 2010 world Cup and CAF African Nations Cup suffered a setback when they lost away to lowly rated Equatorial Guinea 2-0 in Malabo. The presence of Leone Stars captain Mohamed Kallon and several foreign based players made no difference to a squad that lacks cohesion and needs more tactical discipline to compete in a qualifying group that feature African giants Nigeria and South Africa. A win in Malabo would have put Leone Stars in a vantage position with three points up when they host South Africa in Freetown  Saturday 8 June  2008.Now Leone Stars need to win all their home matches and secure a win away if going to South Africa is a priority. According to reports monitored from Malabo Leone Stars notwithstanding the injection of the fresh legs of Kei Kamara of San Jose Earthquakes and Gibrilla Woobay in the attack never posed any serious threats to the Equatorial Guinea defence. The burden is now on newly appointed Leone Stars Coach Ahmed Kanu to transform the talents at his disposal to a more formidable squad. Results of matches played this weekend are displayed below.

BBC World Service sports presenter, Farayi Mungazi, will accompany Togo and Arsenal striker, Emmanuel Adebayor on his tour of Ghana and Togo. Adebayor is embarking on what he calls a ‘journey of hope’ which will involve parading his 2007 BBC African Footballer of the Year trophy to bring inspiration and encouragement to young people. 

Chinese Nationals in Sierra Leone mached through Lumley Beach in Support of the Bejing Olympics

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sierra Leone has organized a Seaside Walk for Beijing Olympics Saturday 10 May along Lumley Beach Freetown, demonstrating their love and approval for the hosting of this year’s Olympics in their country.  More than 100 Chinese businessmen including doctors, technicians and others in different sectors in Sierra Leone joined the walk waving red five-star Chinese National flags and five-circle Olympic flags. 

 Leone Stars of Massachusetts received an award for Uniting the Community by the Sierra Leone Cultural Organization at their annual dinner and dance to mark the Independent Celebration of Sierra Leone.

Theo Walcott......one of the few English player in the Gunners squad

How does globalization reshape wealth and opportunity around the world? Is it mainly a force for good, enabling poor nations to lift themselves up from poverty by taking part in global markets? Or does it create vast opportunities only for a small minority? To answer these questions, look no farther than soccer. Ever since European clubs loosened restrictions on the number of foreign players, the game has become truly global. African players, in particular, have become ubiquitous, supplementing the usual retinue of Brazilians and Argentines.

We hope everyone had a great holiday season and are ready for soccer to go outdoors once again. We are looking forward to the 2008 Sierra Leone Soccer tournament schedule to take place in Dallas, Texas on August 2nd 2008.

Micheal Essien....outstanding

Michael Essien is determined to help Chelsea to more trophies this season in a bid to make up for the disappointment of missing out on winning the African Nations Cup.Essien’s Ghana went out at the semi-final stage of the competition, but Chelsea managed to keep themselves in the hunt for glory on all four fronts while he was back home.His first game back with the Blues was in the 3-1 victory over Huddersfield in the FA Cup, and he followed it up by playing a defensive midfield role against Olympiacos in the Champions League last-16 stalemate in freezing Athens.And Essien believes the superb form of his teammates in the last two months has left Avram Grant’s side with a great chance of more silverware.."Read more about Michael Essein and other African players in the Premier League  by clicking on the link below.On behalf of Barclays Bank, global title sponsors of the Barclays Premier League, please open the link to view a new free media service. This service will keep you up to date on top flight English football and will be published weekly.

AL NAJMA Club are set to sign Sierra Leone international soccer player Alhaji Sesay.The 26-year-old midfielder, who plays for Holland's Feyenoord, arrived last night for a week-long trial with the Bahraini Club.Al Najma's general secretary Hassan Ismail said the player

Al Bangura of Watford duels with Arsenal's Alexandra Hleb

A Championship footballer facing deportation back to Sierra Leone is to be allowed to stay in the country, the Home Office announced last night.Al Bangura, 19, who became a father last month, had made a tearful appearance before fans at Watford’s Vicarage Road ground after his appeal for asylum was rejected.upporters of Watford and Claire Ward, the Labour MP for the town, had conducted a campaign to persuade the authorities to let him stay.The campaign had won the backing of Sir Elton John, the former chairman of Watford, and David Blunkett, the former Home Secretary.Last night Graham Simpson, the Watford chairman, said: “As a club we are very happy with the news, but mostly we are delighted for Al and his family.” Ms Ward said she felt that common sense had prevailed. “This is the right decision and proves what we have said all along – that Al has an exceptional case..

Al Bangura........finally will stay in Britain

Watford midfielder Alhassan Bangura could stave off deportation from Britain after his club was given permission to apply for a work permit for the Sierra Leone native.The 19-year-old Bangura was ordered deported on Dec. 11 because an asylum and immigration tribunal ruled

Alhassan Bangura of Watford chases Obafemi Martins of Newcastle United

I guess most of you are familiar with the situation of  Alhassan Bangura... .the promising Watford Football star from Sierra Leone who is facing a deportation order  from Britian.Al Bangura's case  has generated a lot of interest in the British media not only because of the young lad's sporting prowess

SLFA Chief Nahim Khadi...a big failure must resign now!

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Sierra Leone from participating in the 2008 Champions League and Confederation Cup competitions for failing to meet the deadline for the two events.Quoting a CAF letter to the Sierra Leonean Football Association (SLFA), PANA reports that the continental body did not receive any entry from the association d espite a warning that 30 November 2007 was the deadline for entries.SLFA sources said its head of league competitions, Abu Bakarr Kabba, had two months ago sent a letter of intent to CAF informing it about Sierra Leone's interest to participate in the 2008 competitions.Kabba said he therefore found it strange to learn that CAF insisted it never rec eived any correspondence to the effect.