The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (Sierra Leone Football Association), Mr. Babadi Kamara, is currently in Mexico where he attended the official opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mr. Kamara also witnessed the tournament’s opening match between host nation Mexico and South Africa, marking the start of the global football competition.

His visit forms part of his participation in a series of FIFA-related engagements, bringing together football leaders and stakeholders from around the world to discuss the development and governance of the sport.

The engagements are expected to strengthen international cooperation and provide opportunities for networking between football associations as preparations continue for the tournament’s full schedule.

The SLFA President’s presence at the World Cup opening underscores Sierra Leone’s engagement in global football governance and its commitment to strengthening ties within the international football community.