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He disclosed to Congress that, \u201cAs a committee, we are satisfied with the zone\u2019s current financial position and therefore think we are ready to start rolling out all proposed activities to keep the game very much alive within the zone, following Congress approval\u201d.President Brima continued by informing the WAFU Zone A Membership that his committee, in their inaugural meeting, has started discussions around revenue generation mechanisms to avoid absolute reliance on FIFA and CAF funds. \u201cRelying solely on funds from our parent bodies will be counterproductive to the pace at which we all want the game to develop within the zone\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The SLFA President\u2019s submission brought about thunderous applause from members, in agreement with his laudable and unique idea shared.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\">Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Osman Koroma Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. 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