Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel in Aberdeen will today become the epicenter of Sierra Leonean football as the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) convenes its crucial Ordinary Congress at 2pm – a five-hour delay from the originally scheduled 9am start time.
This gathering marks the final strategic meeting before June’s explosive Elective Congress that will determine the nation’s football leadership for the coming years. Acting Secretary General Mohamed Benson Bawoh confirmed the assembly will:
- Establish critical committeesincluding Electoral Appeals (3 members), Appeals (5 members), and Disciplinary (5 members)
- Adopt revised governing documents– the reviewed statute, electoral code, and standing orders
- Set the election frameworkfor what promises to be a fiercely contested leadership battle
With 57 delegates representing football’s power brokers nationwide, today’s meeting serves as:
- A Litmus Test– Potential candidates will measure their support among key stakeholders
- A Rule-Making Summit– The adopted electoral framework could advantage certain factions
- A Campaign Launchpad– Observers expect early political maneuvering ahead of June’s vote
“The decisions made today will either strengthen football’s governance or plant seeds for future disputes,” noted one Premier League club owner requesting anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the discussions.
The unexpected schedule change from 9am to 2pm has fueled whispers in football circles about last-minute negotiations between competing blocs. SLFA officials maintain the delay is purely logistical.
As delegates converge on Freetown’s premier hotel, all eyes are on whether this Congress will unite football’s fractious community or expose deepening divisions just months before the leadership election that could redefine Sierra Leonean football’s future trajectory. BT/5/4/2025
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