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Hawa Dauda, media head of Sierra Leone’s Under-20 national football team, has accused senior national team coach Mohamed Kallon of negligence after it emerged that his UEFA Pro Licence had been expired for three years and was only renewed after the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) requested verification.
The dispute arose this week when Dauda alleged that Kallon was aware his licence had lapsed but failed to attend the routine refresher courses required to maintain certification. According to Dauda, Kallon only posted images of himself attending a refresher course after the SLFA formally requested proof ahead of upcoming matches and contract negotiations.
Dauda claimed that Kallon neglected the refresher courses for three years and suggested that he might not have renewed the certification had the SLFA not intervened. The SLFA’s request was part of standard administrative checks before matches and in preparation for discussions about a potential new contract.
Kallon has shared video evidence of attending a UEFA Pro Licence refresher course but has not publicly addressed Dauda’s allegations regarding deliberate negligence. Observers note that while his social media posts show attendance, they do not clarify when the course began or whether it fully restores his certification retroactively.
UEFA Pro Licence holders are expected to maintain valid certification through periodic refresher training, and national associations typically require up-to-date credentials before allowing coaches to participate in official match preparations. The SLFA’s verification aligns with standard governance practices.
Observers now await the SLFA’s assessment of Kallon’s documentation and any formal response from the coach. The outcome will not only affect Kallon’s standing but may also influence perceptions of professional standards and governance in Sierra Leonean football.
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