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Marampa Stars, Western United Open Sierra Leone Division One Playoffs
by Alusine Rehme Wilson

Marampa Stars, Western United Open Sierra Leone Division One Playoffs

The race for promotion to Sierra Leone’s top-flight football league will officially begin today, as Marampa Stars FC face Western United FC in the opening match of the 2026 National Division One Playoffs at the Port Loko Mini Stadium.

The highly anticipated clash between the two regional champions, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, marks the start of a tournament that will determine which clubs secure places in the 2026/27 Leone Rock Premier League.

Later in the day, Great Scarcies FC of Kambia District will take on Waterloo FC in the second fixture of the opening round. The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has grouped the 10 qualified teams into two pools of five after the conclusion of regional Super-10 championships across the country’s five football regions, namely: East, Northeast, Northwest, Southern and Western Area.

Group A comprises Makeni’s Sebora, Marampa Stars, Prospect FC, Ram Kay, and Western United, while Group B features Al-Kallon, Great Scarcies, Kholifa Stars, Premier Academy and Waterloo FC. 

Under the tournament format, each team will play its group opponents once, with the top two teams accumulating the highest points earning automatic promotion to Sierra Leone’s premier men’s football competition, the Leone Rock Premier League.

The playoffs, being hosted in Port Loko for the first time, are expected to attract football enthusiasts from across the country as clubs battle for a coveted place in the nation’s elite division.

The race for promotion to Sierra Leone’s top-flight football league will officially begin today
The race for promotion to Sierra Leone’s top-flight football league will officially begin today
Bo Rangers Clinch Fourth Sierra Leone Premier League Title
by Alusine Rehme Wilson

Bo Rangers Clinch Fourth Sierra Leone Premier League Title

Sierra Leone’s Southern regional city-based soccer giants, Bo Rangers Football Club, have secured their fourth national top-flight title after edging Diamond Stars FC 1-0 on Sunday at the Southern Arena Mini Stadium in Bo.

It was defender Lamin Kargbo who emerged as the hero for the hosts after scoring the decisive goal in the 75th minute to seal the championship and earn the Man of the Match award.

The victory confirms Bo Rangers as champions of the 2025/26 Leone Rock Premier League with two matches still remaining.

This means, “The Elephants ” now hold an unassailable seven-point lead over the league’s current second-place side, Star Sport Academy FC.

Haven displayed remarkable consistency, team discipline, and resilience throughout the campaign. In five seasons 2021-2026, Bo Rangers FC have once again underlined their dominance in Sierra Leonean football.

Impressively, Head coach Alhaji “Abedi” Foray also etched his name into the club’s history books by guiding the Bo-based side to another league crown, with his tactical discipline and effective squad management proving crucial to the team’s success.

According to League board, Bo Rangers are scheduled to conclude their league campaign against Abacha City FC and Mighty Blackpool FC before being officially presented with the league trophy following their final fixture.

As reigning champions, the Elephants will represent Sierra Leone in the 2026/27 edition of the CAF Champions League, where they will seek to improve on their previous continental campaigns.

Meanwhile, the recent triumph makes Bo Rangers the first club from outside the capital, Freetown, to win Sierra Leone’s top-flight title four times, having previously lifted the trophy in the 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2025/26 seasons.

While their recent achievement further cements their status among Sierra Leone’s most successful clubs, it also shows the ambitious leadership of Bo Rangers Executive Chairman Joe Thomas, under whose stewardship the club has evolved into a dominant force in the national game.

SLFA Announces New Domestic Football Season Calendar; League to Kick Off This October
by Ibrahim Sesay

SLFA Announces New Domestic Football Season Calendar; League to Kick Off This October

Important dates for the next football season have been formally revealed by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), therefore thrilling both supporters and players.

The SLFA has released a thorough schedule outlining the start of the next season as the present league draws to a close in the next two weeks.

Among the main features of the forthcoming football schedule are:

1. Starting Division One will feature both male and female leagues that highlight developing talent and create fierce competition.

2. The National Play-Offs, these eagerly awaited games will highlight male and female teams competing for domination and provide an exciting finish to the season.

3. This vital procedure will be necessary for male and female Premier League players to guarantee that all athletes are duly registered and qualified to play.

4. Club registration: Every male and female club has to finish their registration to be eligible for the next season.

These important dates should be noted by players, clubs, and stakeholders; they should plan appropriately.

The SLFA is excited to welcome another season of exciting football activity, sure to feature the best Sierra Leonean talent and provide supporters with close games.

Important dates for the next football season have been formally revealed by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), therefore thrilling both supporters and players. SLFA Announces Domestic Football Season Calendar for October Kick-Off
SLFA Announces Domestic Football Season Calendar for October Kick-Off
Old Edwardians Part Ways with head coach and Technical team
by Ibrahim Sesay

Old Edwardians Part Ways with Head Coach and Technical Staff

The Executive of Old Edwardians Football Club wishes to announce that the club has parted ways with Head Coach Patrick Bangura and his technical team, with immediate effect.

The decision follows a review of the team’s current direction and objectives for the season. The club extends its appreciation to Coach Bangura and his technical team for their service and contributions during their tenure at the club.

An interim technical arrangement will be communicated in due course as the club begins the process of appointing a new head coach. Old Edwardians FC remains focused on its season goals and will provide further updates as necessary.

Sulaiman Kargbo's last-gasp header inspires Lions to Orange FA Cup victory
by Football Sierra Leone

Sulaiman Kargbo’s last-gasp header inspires Lions to Orange FA Cup victory

Sulaiman Kargbo’s last-minute header proved to be the difference in a close 1-0 victory over Mighty Blackpool FC at the Southern Arena in Bo City on Saturday. East End Lions claimed the 2026 Orange FA Cup.

Kargbo’s goal came in the 89th minute after continuous pressure from Mighty Blackpool, but it was Lions who nicked the victory from a corner kick. 

East End Lions Chairman Anthony Junior Navo acknowledged the team’s work. “On behalf of the Executive, Technical Team, Players, and the whole East End Lions family, I extend congratulations to everyone linked with this great club for our historic FA Cup triumph over Mighty Blackpool.

This win demonstrates the tenacity, discipline, and effort our team showed throughout the tournament. Our players and coaching staff deserve great praise for their hard work in bringing this honoured award back to Freetown.

Special gratitude to Sulaiman S. Kargbo (SS) for the goal-winning FA Cup title and qualifying East End Lions for the CAF tournament football. This success proves our team’s drive and might.”

As a result of this triumph, Lions is expected to represent Sierra Leone in the second-tier CAF Interclub competition – The CAF Confederation Cup.