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The Sierra Leone Squash Association on Saturday, May 9, 2026, honoured its President, Baseem Mohammed, in recognition of his recent election as Vice President for the West and Central Region of the Squash Federation of Africa (SFA).
The ceremony, held at the Freetown Golf Club attracted key stakeholders in the sporting sector, including the President of the National Olympic Committee/Commonwealth Games Association of Sierra Leone (NOC/CGA-SLE), Prince Vandy Sualley, Secretary General Ahmed Khanou, representatives of various sports associations, physical education teachers, squash players, and veteran athletes of the game.
In his welcome address, Fofie Baimba congratulated Mohammed on his continental appointment and disclosed that the Freetown Golf Club currently provides two squash courts for the association’s use, reaffirming the club’s support for the development of the sport.
Speaking during the event, chaired by Abdul Wahab Swarray, Vice President of the Association, Edward Kargbo described Mohammed’s election as a significant milestone for Sierra Leone squash. He noted that Mohammed secured 72 percent of the votes in the SFA election held on 17 March 2026, defeating a Nigerian candidate.
“Winning such an election is not an easy feat, especially given the strong presence of squash in Nigeria. We therefore felt it was important to bring together past and present players to celebrate this achievement,” Kargbo stated.
He also paid tribute to former national squash players, including Issa Kamara, P. Moiba, Mr. Lannon, Solomon Fatorma, and others, praising their contribution to the growth and development of the sport in Sierra Leone.
The Secretary General of the association, James E. Fayai, commended the progress recorded under Mohammed’s leadership and called for greater grassroots engagement. He urged stakeholders at the Golf Club to encourage pupils from surrounding schools to utilise the club’s squash facilities.
President of the NOC/CGA-SLE, Prince Vandy Sualley, described Mohammed’s appointment as well deserved, noting that Sierra Leone’s squash development is gaining increasing recognition at the continental level.
He recalled the recent visit of the President of the Squash Federation of Africa, Dr. Lucky Mlilo, who expressed satisfaction with the progress of the sport in Sierra Leone, describing it as encouraging and well structured.
“There has been significant progress in squash under his leadership. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment,” Sualley said.
In his remarks, Baseem Mohammed expressed gratitude to the executives, players and veterans for the honour bestowed on him. He also acknowledged the contributions of Baico Sesay and James E. Fayai in strengthening the association’s registration with regional and international squash bodies.
Mohammed admitted that the sport continues to face financial constraints but assured stakeholders of the association’s commitment to attracting sponsorship and expanding participation nationwide.
“Our goal is to ensure that more people play squash. We also want to increase Sierra Leone’s participation in international competitions and ultimately reach the Olympic Games,” he said, adding that plans are underway for a West African regional tournament.
Other speakers at the event, including Victor Amara, Oness Johnson, and Ibrahim G. T. Sankoh, also congratulated Mohammed on his appointment and commended his leadership and dedication to the development of squash in Sierra Leone.
