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Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President, Babadi Kamara, has intensified efforts to reposition football in the country as the Leone Stars prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
With qualification for Africa’s biggest football tournament firmly in sight, Kamara has stepped forward to take direct responsibility for overseeing the national team’s preparations — a move that has drawn widespread attention within the football community.
Football stakeholders describe the SLFA President as a hands-on and results-oriented leader determined to usher in a new era for the sport in Sierra Leone. Supporters believe his proactive involvement signals a shift toward stronger administrative coordination, improved team management, and renewed national ambition.
Under Kamara’s leadership, the focus is not only on qualification but also on restoring confidence in Sierra Leonean football at both domestic and international levels. Observers say his approach reflects a broader vision to professionalize the game, strengthen institutional collaboration, and mobilize nationwide support for the national team.
As preparations intensify, calls are mounting for the Government of Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Sports, the National Sports Authority (NSA), the National Olympic Committee (NOC), Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and private sector stakeholders to align with the SLFA’s efforts.
Kamara’s supporters argue that football remains the country’s most powerful unifying force, particularly among young people, and that strong leadership at this critical stage could make a significant difference in the AFCON qualification campaign.
The Leone Stars, widely regarded as the pride of the nation, continue to serve as a symbol of unity. Analysts note that successful qualification would improve Sierra Leone’s FIFA rankings, enhance its international profile, and strengthen national pride.
As the 2027 AFCON qualifiers approach, Babadi Kamara’s stewardship of Sierra Leone football will be closely watched. For many football enthusiasts, his leadership represents renewed hope that the Leone Stars can return to Africa’s biggest stage.
The prevailing message among supporters is one of collective responsibility: with firm leadership at the helm, national unity and institutional backing will be key to turning ambition into achievement.
