Defending Champions Win MDA Football League Opener
The Office of the Vice President kicked off its title defense in the 2026 Inter-Ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDA) Football League with a 1-0 victory over the Sierra Leone Immigration Department on Saturday, October 17, at the National Stadium Practice Field.
The opening match marked the official start of the tournament, organized by the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority, which will feature more than 40 public sector institutions.
Ron Gandy Williams scored the lone goal of the contest, securing three points for the inaugural tournament champions.
Speaking prior to kick-off, Sports Minister Honourable Augusta James-Teima thanked His Excellency President Retired Brigadier Dr. Julius Maada Bio for supporting national sports initiatives. She encouraged participating teams to embody this year’s theme,
“From the Office to the Field, Driving Peace and Productivity Through Sports.”
“I wish to assure all the teams of a successful tournament with integrity, discipline, and professionalism among government workers,” Madam James-Teima said.
The symbolic ceremonial kick-off was delivered by Political Affairs Minister Honourable Amara Kallon.
The event drew high-profile government figures, including Labour Minister Honourable Umaro Napoleon Koroma, Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Mr. Amadu Bah, Sierra Leone Football Association Secretary-General Ing. Mohamed Benson Bawoh, and NSA Board Chairman Honourable Ibrahim Nyelenkeh.
Sports Ambassador Charlie Bio Jr. and Peace Ambassador Abu Bakarr S. Turay (“Shady Baby”) were also in attendance.
The annual competition aims to promote physical wellness, foster camaraderie, and strengthen inter-agency collaboration across Sierra Leone’s civil service.
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