Pure joy and pulsating bliss must be coursing through Babadi Kamara, the newly elected President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), as he succeeds Thomas Daddy Brima.
In a year marked by controversies and intense struggles for leadership within the football fraternity, Kamara has emerged as a symbol of unity and stability. For a man who once aspired to become a business magnate but instead rose to lead the nation’s football, this moment is one of deep reflection and renewed purpose.
Babadi Kamara’s election victory was emphatic, ushering in a new era for Sierra Leonean football. His leadership promises fresh energy, strategic vision, and a determination to transform the game at every level.
Kamara is no stranger to football administration. He is the Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club—a top-tier side—and previously served as Team Manager of the Sierra Leone national team, Leone Stars. These roles built his reputation as a results-driven leader and earned him credibility within football circles.
Before assuming the SLFA presidency, Kamara passed the rigorous FIFA Integrity Test, which scrutinizes personal conduct and professional credibility. His transparency and unblemished record instilled confidence among voting delegates, who entrusted him with the future of Sierra Leonean football.
Kamara’s impact on the domestic league is already remarkable. In just three years at Bo Rangers, he elevated player welfare and financial incentives, increasing prize money in the Sierra Leone Premier League and ensuring players were duly rewarded. Under his leadership, the club also constructed the country’s first ultra-modern clubhouse an unprecedented investment in Sierra Leone football infrastructure.
His vision for the game focuses on sustainable growth, prioritizing grassroots football development, infrastructure improvement, and the nationwide rollout of FIFA and CAF-supported projects. His ambition is to create a football culture where young talents can thrive while clubs and facilities meet international standards.
Kamara also made history in 2021 by negotiating the nation’s first record-breaking player transfer: Musa Noah Kamara’s move from East End Lions FC, valued at approximately 225 million leones, a milestone that signaled a new financial era for local football.
With Babadi Kamara at the helm, Sierra Leone football embarks on a journey filled with promise, professionalism, and progress
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