FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, October 13, 2026: The Parliament Football Coordinating Team has presented the official Parliament Football Team jerseys to members of the parliamentary leadership as part of efforts to rally support ahead of the 2026 Inter-Ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Football Tournament.
The symbolic presentation, held on Tuesday, October 13, brought together key parliamentary leaders, including the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Mathew Sahr Nyuma; Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Abdul Kargbo; Deputy Leader of the Opposition II, Hon. Aaron Aruna Koroma; Chief Whip of Parliament, Hon. Dickson Momoh Rogers; Opposition Whip, Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara; Clerk of Parliament, Karmoh K. Conteh; Director General, Madam Finda Findosia Fraser; Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Bashiru Silikie; and Human Resource Director, Madam Christina Jalloh.
The presentation forms part of broader preparations for Parliament’s participation in the upcoming tournament and is aimed at strengthening institutional support, fostering team spirit, and boosting morale ahead of the competition.
Parliament’s football team is set to begin its campaign against the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the National Stadium Practising Field in Freetown.
Speaking during the presentation, parliamentary leaders expressed their commitment to supporting the team throughout the tournament, assuring players and coordinators of their solidarity as they seek to represent Parliament with pride and distinction.
Meanwhile, the Parliament Football Coordinating Team has urged parliamentary staff to purchase the official team jerseys and come out in large numbers to cheer on the team during its opening fixture against MBSSE, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The coordinating team emphasized that the success of the Parliament Football Team will depend not only on the efforts of the players on the field but also on the collective support and encouragement of parliamentary staff throughout the competition.
By The Parliament Football Media Team
