Mogbwemo Queens Challenge SLFA Ruling at Global Sports Tribunal

Mogbwemo Queens FC has taken a bold step in Sierra Leonean women’s football by escalating a dispute over player eligibility to the international stage.

The club has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, directly challenging a recent ruling by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA).

The controversy involves Ram Kamara FC and centers on allegations that a player fielded by their rivals, Fematu Bangura (No. 18 jersey), is ineligible. Mogbwemo Queens claim that Bangura is the same individual as Foulemata Bangoura, whose dual citizenship allegedly violates SLFA registration rules and creates an eligibility conflict.

By taking the matter to CAS often referred to as the “Supreme Court of Sport” Mogbwemo Queens are bypassing local authorities in search of an independent, final decision. The move highlights a growing mistrust in the SLFA’s internal judicial processes and signals the seriousness with which the club is pursuing justice.

The outcome of the CAS appeal could have significant ramifications for the Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League, including:

Points Forfeiture: Ram Kamara FC could lose points from matches in which the ineligible player participated.

League Standings Impact: Adjusted points may affect league titles or continental competition qualification.

Regulatory Reform: The SLFA may need to strengthen player registration and identity verification processes.

As legal teams prepare for proceedings in Switzerland, the Sierra Leonean football community watches closely.

The CAS decision could set a landmark precedent for women’s football governance, shaping the rules and fairness of the league for years to come.