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Hon. Mohamed Papa Bangura Urges Young Footballers to Shun Drugs<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

By Alimamy Lawrence Turay<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Mohamed Papa Bangura, Member of Parliament for Constituency 036, has advised aspiring footballers to completely avoid drugs such as Kush and Tramadol, describing them as a direct path to health destruction and death.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The MP made the statement while serving as Guest of Honour at the grand final of the maiden Climax New London Youth Football Tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the event, Hon. Bangura said:  “Today, we have witnessed a match between two equals. In my days as a commentator, this is how I would describe games like this.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He praised both teams for their outstanding performance. Mathinka Rangers emerged champions after defeating All Stars F.C. 5-4 on penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Bangura also expressed optimism about the future of football in the Bombali District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This performance gives hope that potential players are coming who might play for Wusum Stars, so we will stop struggling for survival in the country’s top flight league”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant chairman of Wusum stars Football Club officially presented the trophy to the champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\\Leone to Face Five Nations in Epic U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Division 2 Africa Qualifier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sierra Leone is gearing up to put on a show at the Rwanda ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Division 2 Africa Qualifier, scheduled for August 9 \u2013 15 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week-long race will bring together six nations: Uganda, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and host Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top three teams will advance from the Africa Division 2 regional qualifier to the Africa Division Men’s Qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday August 8, Sierra Leone will open the Kigali showpiece against West African rival Ghana before facing host Rwanda the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2009, Sierra Leone successfully qualified for the global World Cup show held in Toronto, Canada from September 1 to September 13, 2009, after an impressive run at the ICC Africa Under-19 Championships in Zambia. However, visa restrictions barred the country from displaying its talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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