{"id":48536,"date":"2025-08-06T16:08:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/nsa-boss-praises-east-end-lions-chair-for-field-upgrade"},"modified":"2025-08-06T16:27:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:27:28","slug":"nsa-boss-praises-east-end-lions-chair-for-field-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/nsa-boss-praises-east-end-lions-chair-for-field-upgrade","title":{"rendered":"NSA Boss Praises East End Lions Chair for Field Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, the executive director of the National Sports Authority, has commended Ambassador Anthony Navi Jr., chairman of the East End Lions Football Club, for leading the transformation of the club\u2019s playing ground at Louis Field into a modern sports facility.<\/p>\n

During his recent visit to the East End Lions field, Dr. Abdulai praises the upgrade as a important investment in community development and youth empowerment, recognizing it as one of the most important private-sector contributions to football infrastructure in recent years.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m currently at the East End Lions playing field at Louis Field where they\u2019re fixing the artificial turf,\u201d Dr. Abdulai remarked, adding humorously, \u201cLuawa FC will defeat East End Lions whenever we clash on this turf,\u201d before praising the initiative. \u201cThank you very much, Anthony Navo Jr., for contributing to the infrastructure of football. This is massive and a good investment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although the visit was unplanned, Dr. Abdulai took the opportunity to witness the transformation firsthand and share his thoughts. \u201cI know you haven\u2019t given me permission to video,\u201d he chuckled, \u201cbut I was just passing from Lungi and thought I should take a look. It\u2019s really a job well done.\u201d<\/p>\n

He described the development as the work of a \u201cRenaissance mind\u201d and praised the modern facility as a milestone achievement for both the club and the community it serves.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Anthony Navo Jr., who is also the CEO of the Africa Young Voices (AYV) Media Group, has been recognized for his leadership and commitment to youth development through sports. Under his guidance, the East End Lions Football Club, one of Sierra Leone\u2019s oldest and most decorated football institutions, has experienced significant rejuvenation both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n

The new state-of-the-art facility features artificial turf and improved infrastructure aimed at supporting talent development, fostering community engagement, and elevating the overall standard of football in Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n

Following Dr. Abdulai\u2019s visit, Ambassador Navo Jr. expressed gratitude for the recognition. \u201cThe kind words and genuine appreciation from someone like Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai mean a lot. It validates the hard work and vision behind this project,\u201d he stated. \u201cThis facility is not just for East End Lions; it belongs to the community and to the future of Sierra Leonean football.\u201d<\/p>\n

Supporters and community members have also applauded the transformation, describing the upgraded Louis Field as a light of hope for aspiring young athletes across the country.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, the executive director of the National Sports Authority, has commended Ambassador Anthony Navi Jr., chairman of the East End Lions Football Club, for leading the transformation of the club\u2019s playing ground at Louis Field into a modern sports facility. 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