By Foday Moriba Conteh
In a Press Release dated 3rd March, 2021 and signed by, Ibrahim Kamara, Head of Media (SLFA) it was publicly revealed that the President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) , Madam Isha Johansen has approved the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to be disbursed to the Premier League Board, Clubs, and other Member Associations with effect from the 3rd March, 2021.
The said amount, the Release continues, which is the second tranche of the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Funds has been disbursed to the following bodies; Sierra Leone Premier League Board-$200,000 , Premier League Clubs-$70,000, Regional Football Associations-$50,000, District Football Associations-$112,000, National Referees Association-$5,000 ,National Football Heroes-$15,000, National Coaches Association-$5,000 , Beach Football-$1,000.
It was further stated that Clubs, Associations and other SLFA affiliates are reminded to comply with the FIFA/SLFA Financial Regulations relating to retirements of previous funds from the first tranche of the COVID-19 Relief Funds disbursement.
It concluded with the SLFA President wishing the football family “continued good health and football spirits as we look forward to enjoying the beautiful game with safety and precaution”.
