17/01/2026
*NORTHWEST REGION CONCLUDES TWO-DAY TRAINING SEMINAR FOR CLUB ADMINISTRATORS*
The Northwest Region Football Association, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), has successfully concluded a two-day training seminar for club administrators on Competition Management, Football Ecosystem Analysis, and the FIFA Connect Registration System.
The training formed part of ongoing efforts to support national football development by strengthening club administration, enhancing compliance standards, and improving competition governance across the country. The seminar recorded a high turnout, with participation from First and Second Division Clubs, District Secretaries, and other relevant football stakeholders in the region.
Day One focused on the setup and access stages of the SLFA FIFA Connect Registration System, including login creation, administrative role applications, and system workflow orientation for player registration.
Day Two consisted of hands-on practical demonstrations, where participants were taken through group testing exercises on player registration approval processes, and both local and international player transfers. The interactive session also provided an opportunity for questions, clarifications, and peer learning to strengthen understanding and reduce future administrative bottlenecks.
The Chairman of the Northwest Region Football Association, Abdul Osman Turay, the Vice President I of the SLFA, who also doubles as the Mayor of the Port Loko City Municipality, Alie Badara Tarawallie, the Regional Secretary, Mohamed Speaking Kamara, and other regional staff were in attendance.
In his remarks, the Vice President I applauded President Babadi Kamara for his vision in ushering in a new era of football administration across the country, noting that such reforms are crucial to aligning with best practices and modernizing football structures nationwide.
The Chairman of the Northwest Region, Abdul Osman Turay, in his opening statement, commended the participants for their commitment to answering the call to attend and actively participate in the seminar, describing their engagement as a positive sign for the growth of football administration in the region. Chairman AOT also commended the SLFA President Babadi Kamara for prioritizing key initiatives that will serve as game changers in football development in the country.
The seminar climaxed with the awarding of certificates to all participants in recognition of their successful completion of the training.
