By Ibrahim Karim Bangura (Tanko)

At the peak of the Sierra Leone Football Association’s (SLFA) elective Congress, Aminata Bangura is set to emerge as the new president of the country’s football governing body as the second female in history after Isha Johannsen come August, 2025 elections based on her positive track records over the years.

Aminata is a woman who has officially been endorsed by some delegates as one of the best candidates for the position.

According to football pundits and fans, Aminata has been involved in numerous football projects across the country, often without the cameras, the fanfare, or the headlines. She has reportedly backed community tournaments, youth development initiatives, and grassroots engagements, all out of a genuine desire to see the game’s progress.

Moreover, her message is built around the ideas of purpose over praise, with the rallying call: “Believe in the Game.” A vote for Aminata Bangura, they argue, is a vote for long-term investment in talent, fair governance, and development at every level of the sport. But while her intentions appear noble and her supporters passionate, one cannot ignore a lingering concern from parts of the football community:

Many have described her as a humanitarian that has supported multitudes of football projects blankly without the clouts or wanting to get praises, but rather doing it in her free will to support football-oriented activities as she aims at developing and growing in every aspect.

As the discussion strengthens ahead of Congress, the new face of the SLFA presidency, Aminata Bangura, is ready to deliver at all levels.