By Ibrahim Karim Bangura (Tanko)
In the forthcoming qualifiers for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, Kasho Joseph Hollan-Cole and and senior sport officer, have been designated as match commissioners for the highly anticipated encounter between Gambia and Tunisia.
This match, numbered 34 in the qualification series, is scheduled to take place at El Jadida-Stade El Abdi in Morocco on the 8th of September, 2024. Hollan-Cole’s appointment to such a pivotal fixture highlights his extensive experience and respected standing within African football circles.
In a parallel appointment, Kasho is backed up by Prince Kai Saquee, a respected and senior official at SLFA. He has been selected to oversee match No. 42 in the AFCON qualifiers, where Liberia will face off against Algeria. This match is set to be held at the Samuel Kayon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville on the 10th of September, 2024. Saquee’s selection further underscores the confidence CAF places in Sierra Leone’s football administrators, recognizing their capability to manage high-stakes international matches. These appointments are a testament to the SLFA’s ongoing efforts to elevate the standards of football administration within the country. The leadership of the SLFA, under the guidance President Thomas Daddy Brima, continues to gain recognition across the continent, showcasing the progress Sierra Leone has made in contributing to African football.
As these distinguished officials prepare to take on their responsibilities in to honor key fixtures, their roles do not only reflect personal achievements but also signify the growing prominence of Sierra Leone in the broader football community.