Leone Stars Team manager Christian Dauda has hailed the Ministry of Sports (MOS), and the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) for what he described as a remarkable decision after the 100% appointment of national coaches.

The soft-spoken manager, who was first appointed before Leone Stars qualifiers for the 2015 Africa Cup Nations in Cameroon, revealed he was elated after the announcement.

Speaking briefly to FSL News UK, Dauda said, “As the TM of the Sierra Leone A-Team, I would like to send a special appreciation message to both the Ministry and the SLFA.

“The SLFA alongside the Ministry of Sports have done a remarkable job in unveiling a full list of national coaches in various categories.”

“I am delighted to be offered the job. It is an honour to serve my country in this capacity. Soon after the announcement, I called the Leone Stars head coach, John Keister, to congratulate him.”

Philanthropist Dauda added, “We have a lot of work to develop sports, most especially football.”

Over the years, he has been working passionately to promote the welfare of others. Especially with his generous donations.

“I want to wish all appointees, the very best of luck in their new role. Sierra Leoneans will join me in congratulating all named Managers, coaches, and backroom staff. I wish all every success in their new role.”

In 2018, he was joined by the Sports Minister Ibrahim Nyelenkeh and former Director of Sports for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) conference at the Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria.

The Drugs & Crime conference was on challenges associated with the organization of sports events, Public Procurement and Sports Events, how it can be addressed, and detection of corruption, among others.

The SLFA’s media advisory on Monday was attended by the Executive Director of the National Sports Authority, Dr Kenneth Brima, and other sports dignitaries at the Atlantic Hall, Siaka Steven Stadium.

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Sierra Leone’s sports and football authorities have reappointed John Keister for his second stint as head coach of the national team on a three-year contract.

Keister, 49, was appointed on Monday to take over the role that has been vacant since the departure of Ghanaian Selles Tetteh, who departed in March.

He was heavily involved with Leone Stars under Sellas Tetteh’s first and second spells. 

The 2019 Sierra Leone Premier League titleholder first task is to qualify the Leone Stars for the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Sierra Leone are first from bottom in the race to Africa Cup of Nations 2022 in Cameroon after a 1-1 draw and an away defeat to Benin in their opening two matches.

He will be assisted by FC Kallon coach Amidu Karim, Bo Rangers technician Dominic Konneh and Prince Tamba Moses as goalkeeping coach.

Keister is not new to this role as he was in charge of Sierra Leone during the 2019 African Cup Of Nations qualifiers before the country was suspended.

He guided Leone stars to a 2-1 opening over Kenya in Freetown June 2017 but lost to Ethiopia 1-0 at the Hawassa Stadium in matchday two of the Afcon qualifying campaign.

The Manchester-born has been a success since taking over the reign at East End Lions. He guided the East End giant club to triumph during the 2018/ 2019 Sierra Leone Premier League season undefeated.

Keister had previously served as head coach of the Leone Stars home-based team as well as the Sierra Leone under-17 and under-23 national teams.

The former Sierra Leone international in his playing days has had spells with Walsall, Chester City, Shrewsbury Town and Stevenage Borough.

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