Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is facing mounting criticism following the unauthorized withdrawal of $75,245.32 from its UBA dollar account, a transaction initiated on January 8, 2025, by the Africaine de Football. The funds were taken without the consent of significant stakeholders.
Reports indicate that on January 9, a portion of these funds, totaling $9,024.32, was transferred to SLFA President Thomas Daddy Brima, marked as a “refund to the president.” However, other key signatories on the account, including Vice Presidents B and C, as well as Acting Secretary Mohamed Benson Bawoh and Chris Kamara, have publicly stated they were unaware of the transaction.
Sources close to the association have suggested that President Brima may have acknowledged using the withdrawn funds for purposes unrelated to sports, potentially breaching SLFA’s established financial protocols. This revelation has raised serious concerns about the processes in place for financial oversight and the transparency of the association’s operations.
Critics are demanding an independent investigation into the affair, questioning how such a substantial withdrawal could occur without appropriate approvals from the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the SLFA. The growing calls for accountability reflect broader concerns about governance within the organization, particularly regarding financial management and adherence to regulatory standards.
As the controversy unfolds, the future of the SLFA’s leadership and its financial practices remains under intense scrutiny.
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