FREETOWN, June 15, 2023 – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Sierra Leone Cricket Association (SLCA) Sierras Leone Premier League clubs, sports administrators, fans, and colleagues have all been mourning the death of the former SLFA President, Nahim Khadi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former SLFA boss, died in London last Tuesday, aged 75, due to illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SLFA stated upon hearing his demise that his impact on football is a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe SLFA is deeply saddened by the passing of their former boss. Nahim Khadi\u2019s impact in Sierra Leone football both as a player and a football administrator will forever be remembered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former club Old Edwardians stated: \u201cNahim Khadi was a Friend and Father of high integrity and his passion for football was unmatched. We pray that God grants the late Nahim Khadi eternal rest and also grants those he has left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
East End Lions Football Club noted that the late \u201cNahim Khadi was a great man, husband, father and someone more than just a coach or leader. He was an exceptional coach and a true asset to our team during his reign when he contributed to our history with success in the 1989 Sierra Leone FA Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former National cricket player, Abu Bebeaks said: \u201cA philanthropist, true Sports icon, Legend and Patriot for school and country as an Edwardian has fallen May his soul rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The late Nahim Khadi who until his death lived in the United Kingdom was elected as FA president in 2004 before his resignation in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before being elected as President, the late Khadi served as a Team Manager for Sierra Leone national team, Leone Stars and also served the Sierra Leone Cricket Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The late SLFA President served as team manager of Old Edwardians and guided them to a league title in 1986 before joining East End Lions to serve as a coach in 1989, winning the FA Cup after a 1-0 win over Real Republicans in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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