President of the Sierra Leone Athletics Association (SLAA), Martin Momoh Bangura, announced that this year’s Traditional Boxing Day Sports will be integrated with the Club Championship, following the postponement of the latter due to financial constraint.

Bangura made this announcement during an executive meeting held on October 12, 2024. He stated that both events will take place at the Bo Mini Stadium from December 23 to December 26, 2024, as the national stadium is currently undergoing refurbishment.

The SLAA President emphasized the association’s commitment to ensuring athletes perform at their best, noting that selections for those representing Sierra Leone will be based strictly on performance.

With this initiative, the SLAA aims to enhance this year’s competition, generating excitement and promoting outstanding performances for both athletes and spectators.

The SLAA is tasked with overseeing all athletics activities in Sierra Leone, operating under the guidance of the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority.

Sierra Stars Depart for Senegal for WAFU-A AFCON U-17 Qualifiers

A 25-member delegation of the Sierra Leone National Under-17 team, known as Sierra Stars, departed Freetown on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The team is traveling by road through Guinea to Senegal, led by North East Region Chairman Brima Jalloh (BJ). The delegation comprises 20 players and five officials, all prepared to represent Sierra Leone with pride.

The WAFU-A AFCON U-17 Qualifiers are scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 3 in Senegal. Coach John Dominic Konneh and his technical staff are optimistic about achieving a historic performance, driven by determination and confidence.

Sierra Leone has been placed in Group B alongside Mali, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau, while the host nation Senegal is in Group A with Liberia, Guinea, and The Gambia.