Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Patricia Umu Brown, the influential CEO of Sierra Leone’s Female Premier League club, Patricia Umu FC, has tragically passed away. She died on Saturday evening in the United States, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to women’s football in Sierra Leone.
The club’s management shared the heartbreaking news with the public on Sunday morning through a statement posted on social media, which read:
“Patricia Umu Football Club informs the Sierra Leone football family and the general public of the passing of our CEO, Hon. Patricia Umu Brown.”
Details regarding funeral arrangements will be announced in due course, the statement confirmed.
Patricia Umu Brown was regarded as not just a leader, she was a pioneer in the advancement of women’s football in Sierra Leone. Under her guidance, Patricia Umu FC became a cornerstone of female empowerment through sport, providing a platform for young women to excel on the football field and beyond.
Her passion for football, and for uplifting women, transformed the club into one of the most respected names in the Sierra Leone Female Premier League.
Since its founding, Patricia Umu FC made significant strides both in performance and in social impact. Under Brown’s leadership, the club won numerous accolades, including regional titles and a reputation for fostering talent.
Beyond her role at the helm of the club, Brown was also a tireless advocate for equal opportunities in sports, working to break barriers for women in a country where football has traditionally been male-dominated.
Her vision extended to the broader football landscape in Sierra Leone, as she worked to increase the visibility of women’s football and create opportunities for future generations. Brown’s contributions to the development of the sport were widely recognised, earning her respect not only within Sierra Leone but across Africa and beyond.
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