FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Jan 15 Sierra Leone FA President Babadi Kamara to Attend AFCON 2026 Final and CAF Leadership Meeting. FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President Babadi Kamara is on a mission to Morocco, where he will attend the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 final and engage in crucial discussions with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), according to SLFA officials. Kamara’s trip to Rabat coincides with the much-anticipated AFCON final set to feature Senegal against host nation Morocco.
The visit underscores Sierra Leone’s increasing involvement in African football, as the CAF pushes forward with initiatives aimed at strengthening competitions, improving infrastructure, and enhancing administrative standards across the continent. During his stay, Kamara is scheduled to meet with CAF President Patrice Motsepe on Jan. 16, alongside other presidents of CAF member associations.
The meeting is expected to focus on the future of African football, including development frameworks, governance reforms, and enhanced collaboration among national associations.
The SLFA president’s participation in the AFCON final and CAF leadership meeting is a strategic move to position Sierra Leonean football within key continental decision-making spaces and to pursue long-term development opportunities for the sport.
The SLFA has outlined a vision to build strategic partnerships and support sustainable football growth at both national and grassroots levels.
Officials commented on the matter. Further details regarding the outcomes of the meetings and the implications for Sierra Leone football are expected to emerge in the coming days.
