NSA Launches Major Infrastructural Development to Boost Sports Performance
By Mohamed Toby Kargbo
The National Sports Authority (NSA), under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, has announced an ambitious plan to transform over ten dusty pitches across Sierra Leone into artificial turf fields with tracks, aiming to enhance athlete performance.
Dr. Abdulai emphasized that sports serve as a significant economic driver and job creator, potentially employing over 10,000 Sierra Leoneans. He acknowledged that inadequate infrastructure has been a long-standing challenge but commended the Football Association (FA) for successfully developing four artificial turf pitches, which have positively impacted players’ performance.
“This initiative is not limited to football; it extends to other sporting associations facing similar infrastructural challenges. With this project, we are confident in elevating sports to a higher level,” Dr. Abdulai stated.
The NSA is partnering with a non-governmental organization (NGO) to facilitate the installation of artificial turfs. Dr. Abdulai underscored the need to reduce reliance on government funding for sports associations representing Sierra Leone internationally. He urged corporate entities to support sports development, emphasizing that improved infrastructure would attract private sector investment.
“If we all want to see sports grow, we must build a strong foundation together,” he added.
This development marks a significant step toward improving sports infrastructure in Sierra Leone, potentially fostering greater participation and performance in various sporting disciplines.
