The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), in partnership with FIFA, has officially launched the 2026 FIFA MA Course for Youth Referees in Bo.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, SLFA First Vice President Alie Badara Tarawallie urged participants to remain disciplined and committed as they prepare to meet international refereeing standards.

The course, led by FIFA Technical Instructor Ali Mohamed Ahmed of Somalia and Fitness Instructor Bento Tomas Navesse of Mozambique, runs from 26–30 June 2026. It will be followed by the FIFA MA Course for Elite Referees from 1–5 July 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen football officiating in Sierra Leone.