The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President, Babadi Kamara, has inspected the ongoing construction of the state-of the-art 435 seater pavilion at the SLFA Football Academy in Kingtom, reaffirming his unwavering commitment to transforming football infrastructure in Sierra Leone. The inspection was witnessed by the SLFA’s Secretary Genera Mohamed Benson Bawoh and Deputy General Secretary, Ishmail Saidu Kanu Esq.
During the visit, President Kamara expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, noting that the pavilion will significantly enhance the Academy’s capacity to host matches, training sessions, coaching courses and other football activities in a more professional, safe and comfortable environment. He also commended the contractors for the steady progress made on the landmark project.
The 435-seater pavilion is a personal initiative of President Babadi Kamara, fully funded from his own resources and donated to the Sierra Leone Football Association. Valued at over US250,000, the project also includes the installation of a state of the art electronic scoreboard and reflects the SLFA President’s enduring commitment to creating modern football facilities that will benefit the game for generations to come.
Speaking during the inspection, President Kamara reiterated his determination to leave a lasting legacy through sustainable infrastructure investments that will continue to uplift Sierra Leone football. He emphasized that the pavilion will provide quality seating for spectators and stakeholders while further strengthening the SLFA Football Academy as a centre of excellence for football development.
The ongoing construction represents another significant milestone in the SLFA’s broader vision of modernising football infrastructure and creating an enabling environment for players, coaches, officials and supporters, as the Association continues to invest in facilities that support the long-term growth and professionalisation of football across Sierra Leone.
