First Lady Fatima Bio Meets Leadership of Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League

The Board of the Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League paid a courtesy call on the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio at her Goderich Office in Freetown. Thursday 29th September.

Chairperson of the League’s inaugural board, Mrs. Asmaa James said it was fitting to introduce members of the board and brief the First Lady of progress made thus far in the league, noting the substantial support they have received from the government. The country wide awareness process has generated excitement with the theme being “We dey play the game”.

She used the forum as an opportunity to express appreciation to the government for not only promoting female football, but for supporting the league that has created job opportunities for several young women across the country.

The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Thomas Daddy Brima, made it clear that they have put in place organised female football premiere league that is internationally recognised. The 15th of October is the official date for the Inaugural kick-off. FIFA officials and international observers will be present at the kick-off.

For the female premiere league to be profitable and sustainable they need support. The association is working closely with the board to operationalise workable strategy is to make the female premiere league commercially viable.

In her response, the First Lady, thanked the Board for investing so much time and energy in organizing the womens football premiere league . Football is a sport that’s politically neutral. Sierra Leoneans love football.

She expressed elation that the board has proved critics wrong as they have been able to successfully commence a league many thought would never materialise.

First Lady is known for her passion about issues that involves women . She promised to do her utmost best to support the initiative . She reiterated her love for football stating the premiere league is another channel to empower our girls.

“We are proud of how well you have been able to manage the finances and every other activity and I would like to urge you to continue to serve diligently and make Sierra Leoneans continue to enjoy the beautiful game of football,” she noted.

She assured the board of her continued support.