Fifa insists Isha Johansen is still Sierra Leone FA president

Fifa has overturned a decision by Sierra Leone's Football Association (SLFA) to remove Isha Johansen from her role as president, ruling it "invalid".

Last month, the SLFA Executive Committee ruled that both Johansen and her general secretary should be dismissed during a trial brought by the country's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

"We deem that the dismissals are invalid and the SLFA President and General Secretary remain in their function," stated Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura.

The ACC may take issue with the decision since its rules state that public officials indicted on corruption charges must be suspended until their case reaches a conclusion.

Ms Johansen and Mr Kamara made their first appearance in a Freetown High Court on 30 October, when both denied any wrongdoing.

The ACC charges relate to alleged misappropriation of donor and public funds, conspiracy to commit corruption offences and abuse of office.