SLFA Welcomes U-15 Team From Azerbaijan
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) hosted an official welcoming ceremony at its Secretariat to celebrate the return of the nation’s U-15 National Team delegation following their participation in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The event gathered SLFA executives, technical staff, and key stakeholders to commend the young squad for representing the country on the global stage. Head of Delegation Joseph Benedict Mbogba praised the players' resilience and stressed the tournament's strategic value, recommending sustained participation in future international youth events to accelerate player development.
Technical Director John Edward Keister and General Secretary Mohamed Benson Bawoh reaffirmed the Federation's commitment to building clear pathways from youth ranks to the senior national team, the Leone Stars. Bawoh highlighted the intense enthusiasm back home, noting that officials and leadership closely monitored early-morning matches from afar.
Underlining future priorities, Youth Football Committee Chairman Mohamed Sorie Jalloh emphasized plans to establish a national football academy. He advised the players to maintain strong discipline and focus while steering clear of illegal substances as they continue their football careers.
Head Coach José Solomon Cortés expressed gratitude to SLFA President Babadi Kamara and urged the governing body to preserve the core team structure, emphasizing that long-term investment is critical to building a competitive senior national squad.
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