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Dedication and hardwork has led a young football star in the person of Mohamed Dumbuya to becoming a key member of the Philadelphia Lone Star team in America, playing in the United Premier Soccer League. The United Premier Soccer League , which serves as a beacon of hope for Mohamed Dumbuya and many other footballers was founded in Santa Ana in Southern California, with eight teams that have paid players and some that are entirely amateur. Dumbuya, had a great spell in so many teams in Sierra Leone before relocating to the United States of America to pursue his football career, so he became an immediate person of interest. Dumbuya disclosed to this medium that fans of team Philadelphia Lone Star know him for mental toughness, dribbling , creating chances and occasionally pulling off a cheeky piece of skill on the football pitch. During a high profile match in the League , Dumbuya carried the team on his shoulders , dominating affairs in the defensive line. To date , the memory of the youngster outclassing his opponents on that day remains an anecdote held dear by many. Alimamy Dumbuya , who is the father to Mohamed, recounts his first experience of his son's Footballing career " I first saw Mohamed playing on the street back home in Sierra Leone and I immediately saw a good player in him , and that set him on a path to greatness in the game. He maintained that a good number of youthful teams like Fourah Bay Juniors , among others, invited him to their training ground and he was fantastic from day one. The Coach Gabba Named him among his top players at the time” Mohamed’s willingness to combine Football with education also helped in his breakthrough, gifted on the pitch and brilliant in the Classroom, leading to his station as starting player at the Philadelphia Lone Star FC in the US. In his days at Fourah Bay Juniors, Mohamed gave it his all , playing across the defensive line and occasionally being moved up to midfield due to his versatility. Beyond his talent , his strong character made him a popular figure among his teammates.

East End Lions team grabbed all three points against FC Kallon in their home match Day 20 of the Sierra Leone Premier League at the Trade Centre playing field, yesterday 23rd April,2023. The killers scored in the first half to upset the cavaliers and keep their title chase momentum intact. Mohamed Kamara scored in the twenty six to earn his team EE Lions the vital lead at home. FC Kallon were dominated in the entire first half by Gaffer Musa Kallon , who said they will go back to the drawing board and rectify their flaws for subsequent matches. He added that the pitch did not allow his team to exhibit what they are known for , but assured the cavaliers fans of a more resurgent side for upcoming fixtures at home and away. With such a great start to the League in the Second phase , East End Lions Head Coach Raymond Hunter , expressed huge delight over the win against FC Kallon , and shed some light on his side's three consecutive win in the League and maintaining the third position. He also stressed on the fact that they will rest on their laurels as they will stick to the same momentum to face Old Edwardians in the next fixture in the League. In other matches over the weekend, League Leaders Bo Rangers defeated Diamond Stars 0- 1 away in Kono to extend their lead at the top of the table courtesy of Abu Komeh FC Johansen recorded a crucial 1-0 against newly promoted Lamboi FC with Daniel Conteh scoring the only goal of the match. Kamboi Eagles had a field day against another promoted Side Republicans with a 1-0 win in front of the home crowd in Kenema. Luawa FC gave their top four hopes a boost after beating Wusum star 1-0 and the contest did not produce any other goal. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Kamara of Lamboi FC is still leading the goal scoring log with ten goals.

Archers in Sierra Leone have intensified their training at the OlympAfrica Centre at Goderich, in readiness for approaching major games. The Archery discipline itself, though new in Sierra Leone, has amassed a respectable following of enthusiastic individuals determined to develop their skills and enhance their potential. During the past weekend, they organized a training geared towards helping archers sharpen their shooting techniques and hit as many targets as possible, with their gaming tools, the bow and arrow. Men and women alike were seen making frantic efforts to shoot from wide angles to hit the appropriate targets with ease and consistency. Making observations on the Sidelines , Technical Director Norman Davies , noted that the essence of the training and many efforts to attract more archers who are willing and ready to play the sports. Archery Sierra Leone is keen on scaling up widespread commitment to engender a boom in the discipline. After the session, a couple of archers present, stressed on the magnitude of the knowledge gained in the discipline as a result of the dedication visibly demonstrated.

Nicknamed Medo Tosh, he started playing active basketball in Sierra Leone at the age of 14 before he was earmarked by teams like Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), Young Sports Club (YSC) and later Archibald Red Flames where he won two most valuable player (MVP) recognition. In 2019, Mohamed secured a scholarship to study at the University of Cedu in the Philippines, simultaneously pursuing his aspirations in basketball. Based on these, he was invited to give a talk in a training camp for boys and girls in basketball in 2022, to share his story of stardom to the children and inspire the youngsters with unwavering desire to play basketball someday. In the Philippines, Mohamed Tosh Sesay has won the hearts of many spectators and players alike with his impressive scores in the Zamboanga Valientes in the Asian Basketball League (ABL) Mohamed, 26, told this medium that his goal is to proudly represent Sierra Leone and help his team BGC to claim prestigious honors in the Asia basket. Due to his versatility and unique playing skills, Mohamed was named among the awardees of the second team of the Asia basket for 2023 and he states his pleasure at the opportunity of playing with Former NBA Star Mario Chalmers. Mohamed Tosh Sesay wants to use himself to inspire basketball enthusiasts back home persevere in the sport.

Members of Parliament of the republic of Sierra Leone have been directed to return their assigned vehicles and official licensed number plates on or before 24th April 2023. This is in lieu of looming dissolution of the fifth session of the fifth parliament of the second republic happening on the 25th April, 2023. The directive was issued by the Clerk of the house to all members of the house of Parliament. The internal memo issued on the 20th April, 2023 however made it a point to note that vehicles on loan to members, are exempted.

Toptier team of the Sierra Leone Premier league, FC Kallon has made known their plans to create access for their players, onto the International stage. Speaking to this medium, owner, Coach and football pioneer Mohamed Kallon revealed that this is a reward for a plan, initiated last year, to prepare players mentally, technically, strategically and physically for out of country engagements. Kallon furthered that he is in possession of a five year agreement with the Torneo di Viareggio(Viareggio tournament) which commenced before CAF, to put players through special training and possibly incorporate them into teams within the league. He revealed that already two players have gone on tryouts in Germany and are performing well, whilst the two latest,  Emmanuel Gono from liberia 🇱🇷 and Daniel Karim (Mahrez)From lungi SL🇸🇱 are currently on tryouts with one of the best teams in the Italian  Serie A.Udinese Calcio

Earlier today, the Second Chance Foundation, with the support of their generous donors, provided food and drinks to 500 Muslim inmates at the Male Correctional Centre who were observing the holy month of Ramadan. The foundation's gesture was aimed at providing support to the inmates at a joyous moment like this, and to show them that they are not forgotten. Expressing their gratitude, some of the inmates thanked the foundation and its donors for the kind gesture, noting that it has brought some measure of relief to them during this period. In a statement by the foundation, they expressed their profound gratitude to all their donors, including Ceo Val, Daddy Saj, Shocole, Cool Jay, Ellen Keister, Real Boss, Sul Cut, Sarah Kallay, Tity Barrie, Fantacial World, Del Vaquo, Prezo Jesse, KMK, Blazer, Sister Juliet, K-Ryme, Kai Kizzy, Tubah, Abukarr,Sinneh Moiju and many more. Founder of the foundation Ibrahim Koroma known as Prezo Koroma urged other well-meaning individuals and organizations to show similar acts of kindness to those who are less privileged. The second chance foundation also seek for more support as they have many court fines to pay for as well as facilitate for those in need for legal assistance.

Ibrahim Kamara of Lamboi FC was an unknown figure in the footballing eco-system, watching other players on the sidelines in the Sierra Leone Premier League, until recently. Like many other promising youngsters, he spent a couple of years in the youthful category of the game with Lungi Rangers but steadily making it onto the country's topflight League. On the promotion of Lamboi Football Club to the Premier League, Kamara made his debut for Lamboi against Bo Rangers , where he made an impressive account of himself. Ibrahim Kamara whose sixteen years old, has carved a niche for himself in the League as the top scorer with ten goals under his belt. His team Captain Basiru Olu Koroma , recounts the wonderful skills of Ibrahim Kamara and said that the attacking midfielder pays little or no attention to his remarkable feat in terms of scoring goals. He added that Ibrahim has been a solid rock in Midfield, but also pushing into attack , scoring goals for the newly promoted Lamboi. Captain Olu , maintained that Kamara's scoring streak lately has helped to boost the chances of the team coupled with the man of the match recognition he often bags. Ibrahim Kamara as well told this medium how delighted he is to play for Lamboi in the country's topflight League. Many have likened his unassuming talent and character to that of footballer Musa Tombo and it is already a conversation of whether he will snatch the title of man with the Golden boot in the 2022/2023 Premier League, from Musa Tombo.

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Madam Fatima Bio have today bade farewell to ASP Mathew Moiwa Gbanya who was gunned down in Makeni, on Saturday 8th April 2023. ASP Gbanya was shot and killed by unknown assailant whilst on errands that day. Until his death, he was OSD regional Coordinator in the North-East region headquarter town of Makeni. Speaking, President Bio lauded the task of policing which cannot be adequately compensated and expressed sadness that it is officials of this work that some people have chosen to target. He condemned anarchists acting against the rule of law and urged the police to investigate, locate and prosecute those involved in Gbanya’s death. President Bio furthered that consoling the widow of Gbanya is an insurmountable task presently but prays for fortitude for her and families of hers and the deceased. He asked the police to be vigilant and professional whilst executing their duties especially in the wake of such incidences ASP Gbanya was then laid to rest at The Police Training School, Hastings.

Entertainer and entrepreneur Zainab Sheriff has been granted bail by the police after detention for questioning. She was released this afternoon after her legal team at ILRAJ and Wright and Co. sought for bail. Zainab Sheriff who was arrested in the evening hours of Tuesday, is said to be under investigations for an offense relating to cybersecurity and crime act 2021. She was given a bail condition to present herself at all times on the request of the police. Her invitation for questioning had being made following her live video made on Facebook.

The International Cricket Council Regional Manager for Africa Patricia Kambarami has lauded the recent strides of the Sierra Leone Cricket Association far growing the game rapidly among other things. She made this revelation during the officially opening of 360 framework projects aimed at promoting cricket in the Country at the Police Wives Multi purpose hall at Kingtom with members of the media. She added that the International Cricket Council is deeply committed towards supporting Cricket in the West African Nation to meet key Benchmarks like the 2030 target of increasing women's participation in every step of the way. School cricket development was echoed by the International Cricket Council development Officer for Africa Justine Ligyallingi, who also stressed on the importance of taking the sport to schools and also recording the total number of schools that are actively involved in promoting the sport. He also added that they lobby the stakeholders in Sports to create opportunities for Schools to offer Cricket as an extramural activity through the development of coaches and cricket facilities. The Chairman of the Sierra Leone Cricket Association Francis Trevor Samura said the visit of the ICC regional delegation was timely and significant, as it will create a clear pathway for deliberations on realizing the target set-out by the Cricket Governing Body.

Entertainer and entrepreneur Zainab Akturk nee. Sheriff has been detained at the Criminal Investigations Department of Sierra Leone for questioning. She was detained since yesterday until this afternoon and it is unclear whether she has been release by the time of publication of this article. Charges had not been filed as at this afternoon. She was detained due to unavailability of her lawyer as at the time of her initial questioning, which made bail impossible yesterday. All these details were obtained from a conversation with Advocaid's official to ascertain the truth of their confirmation on the status of the celebrity. Advocaid had also asked that messages from her known Facebook handle be disregarded as it has also been hacked. A personal friend of Zainab's has also confimed the hacking of the Facebook page. However, no source or official within the CID and Police could confirm her whereabout or charges to be filed (if any) but two confirmed that it might be related to cyber crimes when filed, if at all. A media publication claiming to be from ZedZee multimedia, owned by her, published that she had been denied access to her lawyers. No official release( besides this unverifiable flyer) has been issued. However, the lack of contact information on the flyer and the silence of her or representatives of her from official channels, have raised questipn on the truth of it all or whether this could be a media stunt to kick start her political career.