On August 2, SLFA President Babadi Kamara marks one year in office after securing a decisive victory at the Sierra Leone Football Association elections in Lungi, where he received 43 votes to earn the mandate to lead Sierra Leone football.
Twelve months on, his administration says it has focused on restoring good governance, strengthening institutional compliance, improving financial accountability, and repositioning the country’s football structures.
Speaking at the 2026 SLFA Ordinary Congress in Bo, President Kamara described football as a family that must remain united despite differences, emphasizing that collective progress should take precedence over division.
One of his administration’s earliest decisions was the establishment of a Transition Committee to assess the state of football administration upon taking office.
“We wanted to know where we stood as an institution,” he said.
According to the President, the committee’s review identified several governance concerns, including an audit observation involving US$216,000 approved for furniture procurement, of which approximately US$13,000 worth of items was reportedly accounted for.
Despite the findings, Kamara said his administration chose to focus on institutional reform rather than retribution.
“Our priority was to rebuild the institution, strengthen its systems, and move football forward,” he said.
As Babadi Kamara completes his first year in office, his administration maintains that its central objective remains the creation of a stronger, more transparent, and professionally managed football association capable of effectively serving clubs, players, coaches, referees, officials, and supporters across Sierra Leone.