The continued unpopularity of cricket in Sierra Leone against the numerous laurels won at sub-regional tournaments.

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Alpha Bassie Mansaray , Adikali Kaba Sesay , Francis Sahr Alpha ,

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Volume 6 - November 2017 (11)

Abstract

This study identified the reasons for the unpopularity of the game of cricket in Sierra Leone amidst the series of success stories of the game; unlike football.The study investigated the reasons for the present level of interest in cricket, identified strategies that can be employed to develop cricket, and made recommendations as to how cricket can be popularized in Sierra Leone. The study contends that the unpopularity of cricket was as a result of the inadequate publicity of the game, inadequate government attention to the game, schools, and colleges not teaching the game either theoretically or practically or both, lack of expatriates, trained and qualified coaches, inadequate  equipment, inadequate awareness raising campaign and inadequate sponsorships. Data for the study was sought from cricket authorities, players, coaches, Physical Education teachers, lecturers and the community people. Descriptive analysis and the bivariate correlation were done using the SPSS analysis software. The study suggested robust engagement of the media in selling the game out to the public and restore the game to the schools and colleges. Standard facilities and equipment were to be available throughout the country. Training programs organized for coaches, league matches organize and sponsorship sought

Keywords

Cricket, unpopularity, numerous laurels, sub-regional, tournaments

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