By Kemoh Sesay, Media officer Attached U-20
The SLFA Vice president (1) Harold Nat Johanson doubles as the Leader of delegation of Sierra Leone U-20 (Shooting Stars) has assured players of SLFA continuing supports throughout the tournament. He made this disclosure during the team’s training session at the Diambars Football Academy Complex in Senegal ahead of the team’s arrival in Nouakchoot later in the evening today to take part in the WAFU U-20 Tournament.
He pointed out that the SLFA has made the platform for all categories to be represented in competitions for players to showcase their talents for the betterment of the country and that they are obliged to seek the interest of players, officials, and the nation as well for a positive outcome in the tournament.
He admonished players to be focused, determined and take instructions from their coaches at all times, and that players should have in mind that the whole nation is looking forward to them for a better result in this tournament, as they are our ambassadors in pursuing excellent performance.
He disclosed that for the past years’ SL U-20 were unable to move towards positive performance in WAFU tournament, with what I have seen for the past two months intensive training “I am confident that these bulk of players will do better to reach the finals and qualify for the U-20 AFCON in Egypt Next year” he lamented.
In his statement the Team Manager Foday Anthony, implored the boys to be focused as they have been selected to represent the country. The Team Manager assured them of his support at all times and winning should be our ultimate goal.
He disclosed that what is entitled to them will be made available to them – he admonished them to replicate what has been learnt during the past training sessions, and that winning should be our ultimate goal.
Director of Cooperate Operations (NSA) Ali Sesay, commended the players for their positive mental approach and discipline during the days of preparations ahead of this tournament. He further called on them to play for the nation and produce the positive results which is needed by Sierra Leoneans.
By Kemoh Sesay
Media officer Attached U-20
