𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗳 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲

During their visit, the officials inspected newly constructed artificial turf pitches at key football development sites, including the SLFA Academy and Approved School in Freetown, Bo Coronation Field, and Port Loko Town Field. These pitches are part of FIFA’s ongoing efforts to enhance football infrastructure in Sierra Leone and provide quality playing surfaces for players at all levels.

In addition to pitch inspections, the delegation assessed the status of newly procured transport assets, including mini-buses and a 36-seater customized team bus for the country’s male and female national teams. These vehicles, expected to arrive soon, will significantly improve mobility and logistical support for Sierra Leonean football.

Following the successful evaluation, the FIFA representatives expressed their satisfaction with the remarkable progress made by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) under the leadership of 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮. In a debriefing session with the SLFA President and his Executive Committee, Madame Fatou Camara commended the federation for its dedication to executing FIFA projects efficiently. She reaffirmed FIFA’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s football development and announced the availability of additional funding for more infrastructure projects, including new pitches, motorbikes, and other essential facilities to advance the game.