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Isha Johansen Memoir Calls for World Cup-Driven Reform

6/27/2026

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Isha Johansen published memoir “The Uncommon Enemy” in June 2026.
She founded FC Johansen in 2004 to enroll displaced children in school.
Johansen became the first female Sierra Leone FA president and served on the FIFA Council 2021-2025.
After a 2017 fund-misuse accusation and acquittal, she reported panic attacks, high blood pressure and depression, and said the 48-team World Cup will fund infrastructure, youth programs and “Football for Reform”.

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Story summary

Isha Johansen published memoir “The Uncommon Enemy” in June 2026.
She founded FC Johansen in 2004 to enroll displaced children in school.
Johansen became the first female Sierra Leone FA president and served on the FIFA Council 2021-2025.
After a 2017 fund-misuse accusation and acquittal, she reported panic attacks, high blood pressure and depression, and said the 48-team World Cup will fund infrastructure, youth programs and “Football for Reform”.