By Joseph S. Conteh
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), in partnership with FIFA, has launched the country’s first-ever elite training workshop for former goalkeepers.
The five-day programme, themed “Supporting youth goalkeeper coaches to build a bright future for tomorrow’s superstars”, brings together 16 participants from male and female Premier League clubs and regional divisions.
Facilitated by FIFA goalkeeping experts Alejandro Alex Heredia and Cameron Cammy Cox, the workshop aims to strengthen coaching standards and equip participants with modern techniques and practical skills.
SLFA General Secretary Mohamed Benson Bawoh emphasised the training’s importance in improving the technical side of football in Sierra Leone, urging participants to use the knowledge gained to positively impact goalkeeping development nationwide.
FIFA instructor Heredia highlighted the evolving role of goalkeepers in the modern game, noting their increased involvement in both defence and attack.
In a keynote address, SLFA Vice President 1 Alie Badara Tarawallie reaffirmed the association’s commitment to improving football governance and developing talent across the country.
