{"id":56261,"date":"2026-04-04T12:42:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/slfa-ends-mohamed-kallons-tenure-as-leone-stars-coach"},"modified":"2026-04-04T13:02:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T13:02:03","slug":"slfa-ends-mohamed-kallons-tenure-as-leone-stars-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/slfa-ends-mohamed-kallons-tenure-as-leone-stars-coach","title":{"rendered":"SLFA Ends Mohamed Kallon\u2019s Tenure as Leone Stars Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced the immediate termination of Mr. Mohamed Kallon\u2019s appointment as Head Coach of the Sierra Leone National Men\u2019s Team, the Leone Stars.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement from the SLFA, the decision follows a resolution by the Association\u2019s Executive Committee, arrived at after careful deliberation and assessment of the technical, administrative, and strategic needs of the national team. The Committee concluded that a leadership change is necessary to serve the best interests of both the Association and Sierra Leonean football.<\/p>\n<p>Effective immediately, Kallon will no longer act or be recognized in the capacity of Head Coach, with all corresponding administrative measures now in place.<\/p>\n<p>The SLFA expressed gratitude for Kallon\u2019s service and contributions during his tenure and extended best wishes for his future professional endeavors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced the immediate termination of Mr. Mohamed Kallon\u2019s appointment as Head Coach of the Sierra Leone National Men\u2019s Team, the Leone Stars. 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