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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>The first phase of the ongoing FIFA Member Association (MA) Course for Elite Referees and Instructors has officially concluded today in Bo City.
\nA total of 30 elite referees \u2014 both male and female \u2014 participated in this initial phase, making history as all successfully passed the mandatory fitness test for the first time in Sierra Leone\u2019s refereeing history.
\nRepresenting SLFA President Thomas Daddy Brima and the Executive Committee, Acting General Secretary Ing. Mohamed Benson Bawoh delivered a message of satisfaction and encouragement. He expressed the federation\u2019s excitement about the referees\u2019 outstanding performance and reaffirmed SLFA\u2019s unwavering commitment to improving referee welfare and delivering consistent capacity-building opportunities.
\nLead FIFA Instructor Evangelist Felix Onias Tangawarima from Zimbabwe who facilitated the training, commended the referees for their excellent showing both in physical exercises and theoretical sessions. He applauded their discipline, focus, and determination, and pledged ongoing support to this promising group of referees as they strive for both national and international success.
\nAs the first phase concludes, the second phase \u2014 dedicated to elite referee instructors \u2014 is scheduled to commence tomorrow, continuing through to June 25, 2025.<\/p>\n

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