IMPACT & GLOBAL RECOGNITION
Athletes for Better Nations – Sierra Leone (AFBN-SLE) exists to demonstrate a simple, evidence-based truth:
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Sierra Leone does not lack talent — it has historically lacked consolidated pathways.
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Our impact is built around showing how Sierra Leonean talent, when connected to structure, education, and opportunity, performs at the highest global level.
ADIDAS HOUSE PARIS | A GLOBAL MOMENT
AFBN-SLE was presented internationally during the official unveiling of Sierra Leone’s Olympic uniforms at Adidas House in Paris.
The uniforms were designed by Foday Labrum Dumbuya, a Sierra Leonean born and raised designer who also designs for Arsenal Football Club. His work reflects a new generation of Sierra Leonean excellence—bridging culture, sport, and global design.
The uniforms were later ranked among the Top Five Olympic uniforms at the Games, confirming Sierra Leone’s cultural, creative, and international relevance.
A NATION OF WORLD-CLASS TALENT
This presentation featured current and former world-class athletes and global sport leaders across football, athletics, basketball, tennis, boxing, dance, and executive leadership — reflecting the breadth of Sierra Leonean excellence.
These stories demonstrate that Sierra Leone has already produced elite performers across multiple disciplines — when opportunity existed.
FROM SIERRA LEONE TO THE WORLD
More than 85% of the athletes featured were born and raised in Sierra Leone.
Their success was not the result of leaving Sierra Leone — it was the result of accessing structured academic and athletic opportunity abroad, where their talent was identified, supported, and allowed to evolve.
This includes AFBN-SLE founder Felix Sandy, whose own journey reflects how education, professional training systems, and global exposure can transform raw potential into world-class performance.
BUILDING MEASURABLE IMPACT
AFBN-SLE measures impact through:
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Athlete participation and progression
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Academic performance and retention
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Leadership development
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Scholarships and global placement pathways
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Community and institutional engagement
Our commitment is not short-term activity — it is long-term national capacity.
LOOKING FORWARD
AFBN-SLE is building toward:
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Structured youth development programs
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Academic and athletic pilot initiatives
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Global partnerships
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National sport-education alignment
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Measurable reporting and accountability
Our vision is to position Sierra Leone as a respected contributor to global sport, leadership, and opportunity.
JOIN US
AFBN-SLE invites institutions, brands, educators, and development partners to collaborate in building sustainable pathways for Sierra Leone’s youth.
Together, we build better athletes — and stronger nations.
Felix Sandy Introduces AFBN
Closing Remarks
Project Unveiling
Sierra Leone 2024 Olympic Team
