Freetown, September 16, 2023 – Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, the Chief Executive Officer of Luawa FC, disclosed that the club expended a staggering 1.3 billion Leones from January to July this year. This substantial investment covered player salaries, travel expenses, and other campaign-related costs, equivalent to 55,000 US dollars.
Abdulai emphasized the significance of investing in football and sports, urging the government, football administrators, and the public to take the sport seriously. He pointed out that such investments could create numerous job opportunities for the youth in the country.
The CEO of Luawa Football Club called on all stakeholders, including the government, SLFA, WAFA, and journalists, to prioritize football and sports in Sierra Leone and recognize its potential to drive development and prosperity. BT/18/9/2023