Bo, also commonly referred to as Bo Town, is the second largest city in Sierra Leone by landscape/geographical location and the largest city in the Southern Province. Bo is the capital and administrative centre of Bo District. The city of Bo had a population of 149,957 in the 2004 census and had a population of about 233,684 based on 2017 estimate. Bo is an urban centre, and lies approximately 160 miles (250 km) eastsoutheast of Freetown, and about 40 miles (71 km) to Kenema. Bo is the leading financial, educational and economic centre of southern Sierra Leone.
Kenema is the third largest city in Sierra Leone, and the largest city in the country's Eastern Province. It is the capital of Kenema District and a major economic center of the Eastern Province. At the 2015 national census, Kenema had a population of 200,354. Kenema is located approximately 200 miles from Freetown, and 60 kilometres (40 mi) south of Bo.
Koidu Town is the capital and largest city of the diamond-rich Kono District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. The population of Koidu Town is 124,662 based on the 2015 Sierra Leone national census. Koidu Town is the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone by population, after Freetown, Kenema, Bo and Makeni. Koidu Town is a major urban, business, commercial and diamond trade center. Koidu Town lies approximately 280 miles east of Freetown, and about 60 miles north of Kenema.
Patrick Bantamoi is a Sierra Leonean-Finnish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
The Bo Government Secondary School commonly known as Bo School is a secondary school located on a 13.5 acres (5.5 ha) property in the center of Bo, the second largest city in Sierra Leone. The school was founded in 1906 at the behest of the British colonial governor, Leslie Probyn, to educate the sons of Paramount Chiefs. Hence, it has a long history of developing the elite of Sierra Leone, especially the country's politicians.
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The Diamond Stars Football Club is a Sierra Leonean professional football club based in Koidu Town, Kono District, Sierra Leone. The club represent the diamond-rich Kono District and is a member of the Sierra Leone National Premier League, the top football league in Sierra Leone. The club is coached by a Class A Coach ZAPA.
The Kamboi Eagles Football Club commonly known as Kamboi Eagles, is a Sierra Leonean football club based in Kenema City, Sierra Leone, currently a member of the Sierra Leone National Premier League, the highest division of football league in Sierra Leone. The Eagles have an intense rivalry with the Diamond Stars of Kono and cross-regional rival Bo Rangers.
Bo Rangers Football Club commonly known as Bo Rangers is a Sierra Leonean professional football club based in the country's second largest city of Bo. They are currently a member of the Sierra Leone National Premier League, the highest division of football league in Sierra Leone. Bo Rangers have an intense rivalry with city rivals Nepean Stars. The club supporters are primarily from Bo District.
Sierra Leone FA Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is the national knockout cup competition in Sierra Leone. It was established in 1967. The competition is run by the Sierra Leone Football Association. Cup winners qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup.
Paul Kpaka is a former Sierre Leonean footballer who played as a striker.
Alimamy Sesay nicknamed Orkomie, is a Sierra Leonean international footballer currently playing as a midfielder for East End Lions in the Sierra Leone National Premier League, the top football league in Sierra Leone.
Bo Stadium is a newly built multi-purpose stadium located in Bo, Sierra Leone. The stadium has an all-seated capacity of 10,000, making it the second largest stadium in Sierra Leone after the national stadium in Freetown. The stadium was planned and constructed by Chinese contractors. It is mostly use for soccer games and is the home stadium of Sierra Leone Premier League clubs Bo Rangers and Nepean Stars. Bo Stadium is the occasional home of the Sierra Leone national under 20 and under 17 teams
Sierra Leone National Premier League is the top professional football league in Sierra Leone. It was founded in 1967. The league is sponsored by the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, one of the major Sierra Leonean banks. East End Lions and Mighty Blackpool are the two biggest and most successful clubs. The National Premier League is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association. The season runs from March to July.
Football is the most popular sport in Sierra Leone. The governing body is the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA). The SLFA was formed in 1960 and has been affiliated with FIFA beginning the same year. There has been and continues to be trouble within the sport in Sierra Leone. In the past, however, the country has achieved a modicum of success in international competition.
Mohamed Sillah is a Sierra Leonean international footballer, who is currently playing for Scarborough Athletic in the English Northern Counties East Football League. He signed a short-term contract at the club after. Sillah has previously played in Turkey and Sweden. Sillah is also a member of the Leone Stars, the Sierra Leone national football team. He made his international debut for Sierra Leone in 2002. Before moving to Europe Sillah played for top Sierra Leone National Premier League club Bo Rangers and Diamond Stars. He is a member of the Susu ethnic group.
The Kakua Rangers of Bo is a Sierra Leonean football club based in Bo, the second largest city of Sierra Leone. The club is currently a member of the Sierra Leone National Premier League, the highest football league in Sierra Leone. They are currently one of the favorites to win the ongoing league. The Kakua Rangers have an intense rivalry with city rival Nepean Stars. They have been the most dominant club in Bo.
Osman Yunis is a Sierra Leonean footballer. He plays as a left back or central defender, and is the captain of Ports Authority F.C., one of the top clubs in the Sierra Leone National Premier League. He is also regular for the Leone Stars, Sierra Leone national football team since making his full international debut in 2002 against Gabon in a 2004 African Nations Cup qualifier in Freetown.
The 2019 Sierra Leone National Premier League is the 32nd season of the Sierra Leone National Premier League, the top-tier football league in Sierra Leone. The season started on 27 January 2019.
