By Desmond Tunde Coker
February 13, 2025—The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has officially presented FIFA badges to ten referees and assistant referees approved by FIFA to officiate international matches in 2025.
The presentation ceremony took place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the SLFA Secretariat in Kingtom, Freetown. The group consists of six male referees and four female referees.
Acting General Secretary of the SLFA, Ing. Mohamed Benson Bawoh, congratulated the referees and urged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity in their officiating. He emphasized the importance of fairness and professionalism, encouraging them to consistently demonstrate excellence and integrity in their assignments.
List of FIFA-Badged Referees for 2025
Center Referees:
- Humu Marah (since 2022)
- Rashid Mohamed Conteh (since 2024)
- Aminata Fullah (since 2024)
- Sulaiman Santio Kamara (since 2025)
- Mohamed Buzin Koroma (since 2025)
Assistant Referees:
- Fatmata Mansaray (since 2022)
- Agnes Gbla (since 2025)
- Sahr Abdulai Freeman (since 2025)
- Mamoud Alie Conteh (since 2025)
- Alusine Conteh (since 2025)
This recognition marks a significant milestone in the development of refereeing in Sierra Leone, as these officials will now have the opportunity to represent the country on the international stage.