The Sierra Leone national football team represents Sierra Leone in association football and is governed by the Sierra Leone Football Association. It has qualified for Africa Cup of Nations three times.
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.
Kemokai Kallon is a Sierra Leonean former professional footballer who played as a centre-back for Kallon F.C.. He is the older brother of the Sierra Leonean international footballer Mohamed Kallon and the younger brother of the former Sierra Leonean international footballer Musa Kallon.
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.
Sports are an important part of Sierra Leonean society and Football is the most played sport in the country. Athletics, basketball, boxing and cricket are also common sports in the country. Sierra Leone became the first African country to join International Floorball Federation.
Mohamed Sesay is a Sierra Leonean international footballer, who currently plays for A.S.D. Tagliacozzo.
Joseph C. Blell is a politician from the opposition Sierra Leone People's Party. He served as Sierra Leone's High Commissioner to Nigeria from 1993 to 2002. He was also Sierra Leone's Deputy Minister of Defense from 2002 until 2007. He is a Sierra Leonean.
Ibrahim K. Fofanah, also known as Ike Fofanah is a Sierra Leonean international footballer who plays professionally for Swedish club Syrianska IF Kerburan as a forward.
Augustine "Augi" Williams is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship club Indy Eleven and the Sierra Leone national team.
Sheka Sorie Fofanah is a Sierra Leonean international footballer who plays as a forward for Diyala and the Sierra Leone national team.
The Order of the Rokel is the second order of Sierra Leone, after the Order of the Republic. It may be awarded to recognize Sierra Leoneans who have distinguished themselves by making valuable contributions to the country in the areas of to the public service, arts and sciences, and philanthropy. The award is normally awarded by the President of Sierra Leone.
John Trye is a Sierra Leonean footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Group L of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the twelve groups that decided the teams which qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Nigeria, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Lesotho.
Abubakar Kamara is a Sierra Leonean footballer. He played in 12 matches for the Sierra Leone national football team from 1994 to 1997. He was also named in Sierra Leone's squad for the 1994 African Cup of Nations tournament.
Brima George was a Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a forward. He made one appearance for the Sierra Leone national team in 1994. He was also named in Sierra Leone's squad for the 1994 African Cup of Nations tournament. George died in poverty, after suffering from mental illness for more than a decade.
Mohamed Nbalie Kamara is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Horoya and the Sierra Leone national team. He received attention for his performance against Algeria in Sierra Leone's opening 2021 Africa Cup of Nations match, being named Man of the Match after holding the defending champions to a 0–0 draw.
Saidu Mansaray is a Sierra Leonean footballer who plays as a defender for Bo Rangers and the Sierra Leone national team. He was named in Sierra Leone's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in January and February 2022.
Ibrahim Sesay is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Sierra Leonean club Bo Rangers, and the Sierra Leone national team.
Saidu Bah Kamara is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Sierra Leone National Premier League side Bo Rangers FC, and Sierra Leone national team.
Saidu is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
