Sierra Leone proudly took center stage at the ongoing ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐-๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐งโ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ in Guinea-Bissau, as FIFA Centre Referee ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ก and Assistant Referee ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ officiated the second clash of the opening day between hosts Senegal and Gambia.
The duo delivered a composed and authoritative performance, showcasing professionalism and confidence that reflects the rising standard of officiating in the country.
Their appointment to handle the tournament opener is a clear endorsement of the steady progress being made in Sierra Leone under the leadership of ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ข ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ and his Executive Committee, whose commitment to capacity building and womenโs football development continues to yield tangible international recognition.
In a remarkable highlight, Aminata Fullah was selected as the face of refereeing for this yearโs tournament, with her image featured prominently on pre-tournament refereesโ training backdrops, official booklets, and other key materialsโfurther amplifying Sierra Leoneโs growing influence within WAFU Zone A and African football.
The match ended 2-0 in favor of Senegal, but for Sierra Leone, the moment stands as a proud symbol of excellence, representation, and progress, with the football family celebrating the duoโs achievement and wishing them continued success throughout the competition.
