SLFA President, Babadi Kamara has announced an increase in the seed money allocated to Premier League clubs from Le200,00 to Le225,000 each for the 2026\/27 season, representing a 12.5% increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at the Leone Rock Premier League Awards Night at Bintumani Hotel on Friday evening, President Babadi said the increase comes as the Premier League is set to operate with 16 clubs next season, following the reduction of participating teams from 18 to 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He described the just-concluded Premier League season, under the leadership of the Premier League Board Chairman Osman Tommy, as one of the best in recent history, citing the application of the FIFA Connect system and improved administrative and disciplinary standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SLFA boss disclosed that referees\u2019 fees had also been increased from NLe 700 to NLe 2,000 since his administration assumed office one year ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further stated that the SLFA had, for the first time, organised all major categories of domestic football, including the Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Premier Leagues, FA Cup, Division One and Division Two competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On integrity and accountability, President Babadi Kamara said his administration had taken disciplinary action against a good number of match officials, stressing that the SLFA would not compromise the integrity of its competitions or favour any club. “No one is cheating anyone, at least not under my administration,\u201d he said.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SLFA President congratulated Bo Rangers for winning the Premier League and Star Sport Academy for finishing as runner-up, while encouraging relegated clubs to return stronger and urging promoted clubs to prepare adequately for top-flight football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Babadi Kamara described Leone Stars as the “heartbeat of every Sierra Leonean” and called for collective national support ahead of the upcoming AFCON qualifiers in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He disclosed that Technical Director John Edward Keister and Head Coach Didier Gomez Da Rosa arrived in the United Kingdom on Friday to scout players ahead of the qualifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SLFA President also announced plans to construct additional football facilities next year, with Lungi identified as one of the beneficiaries of the planned artificial-turf projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed appreciation to Leone Rock Metal Group, the Government of Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Finance, football fans and SLFA staff for their continued support of football development in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SLFA boss also thanked President Julius Maada Bio and his Government for what he described as their continued financial support to the development of football in Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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