By Ibrahim Karim Bangura (Tanko)

Key stakeholders of the National Sports Authority (NSA) have outlined some critical difficulties faced at the moment externally.

They had, last week, talked about issues regarding lawmakers and some soccer fans who have expressed dissatisfaction over NSA activities in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers in Morocco.

This group of fans and few lawyers are believed to have highlighted the authority’s ongoing efforts to reform the sports administration and resource management in the sector.

Dr. Emmunal Saffa Abdulai, the Executive Director, NSA reaffirmed his commitment toward transformative leadership, thus emphasizing that NSA will prioritize infrastructure development, capacity building, talent identification, and resource optimization in the coming year.

He pledged that all unused government resources will be returned to the state, and advised that hotel should follow logistical arrangements and adhere to principles of integrity and transparency.

“NSA will no longer operate under anyone’s whims and caprices,” he declared, underscoring the authority’s independence while focusing on serving the nation’s best interests.

Dr. Abdulai expressed resolve to overcome the critical challenges faced highlighted by fans and the lawyers.

“Those who stand against the status quo will always face persecution, but we are committed to leaving a lasting legacy.”

Meanwhile, NSA plans to build sports infrastructure, nurture local talents, and enhance the capacities of sports professionals. These reforms aim to ensure sustainable development and meant to elevate Sierra Leone’s position in regional and international sports.