June 11, 2021
By: Mohammed Abu Conteh
The Honorable Minister of Sports, Ibrahim Nyelenkeh on the June 9th, 2021 received with thanks a ‘special compliment’ message from the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.
The Secretary General of SLFA Chris Kamara handed over a pennant to the Minister with inscription “To Ibrahim Nyelenkeh Minister of Sports of the Republic of Sierra Leone…with Compliments”.
The pennant is a symbol carrying special respect and recognition from FIFA that shows satisfactory values and contributions to the development of football in Sierra Leone.
The Honorable Minister expressed gratitude and appreciation to FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infantino for such a laudable recognition which is an emblem of astute leadership.
“Sports is one of the core values of President Bio’s agenda; and we are going to do more to improving the face of Sports including Football-the most popular sport” the Minister noted.
The accolade was also shared with the Deputy Minister of Sports, Kai Lawrence Mbayoh for his continued support to President Bio’s agenda.
The Honorable Minister of Sports Ibrahim Nyelenkeh was the Moral guarantee leading the SLFA Elections that lead a new executive in Office and all football since being appointed as Minister there has massive success, during his time the Government able to fund the Country top flights league the Sierra Leone Premier league that has been missing for over five seasons.