The Leone Rock Premier League is reaching a critical juncture, with 287 goals scored across 142 matches as the first phase of the 2024/25 season nears its end. Week 16 delivered another round of thrilling action, featuring 18 goals and pivotal results that have reshaped the battle for the title, continental qualification, and top-flight survival.
Bai Bureh Warriors extended their outstanding run of form with a sixth consecutive victory, defeating Star Sports Academy 2-0. Mohamed Kamara opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, before Mohamed S. Mansaray doubled the lead just before halftime. The win propels Coach Zappa’s side to sixth place with 25 points, making them one of the league’s in-form teams heading into the decisive stretch.
East End Lions edged Kamboi Eagles in a five-goal thriller that set the tone for the week. Goals from Musa Noah Kamara, Alusine Dumbuya, and a crucial own goal by Idrissa Kargbo sealed a 3-2 win for the Lions. Despite spirited replies from Frank Alusine and Abubakarr Sidibay, the Eagles fell short in an intense contest.
There was heartbreak for Bhantal FC, as their 14-match unbeaten streak came to a dramatic end at the hands of Abacha City FC. A well-taken free kick by Morlai Dumbuya in the 60th minute proved the difference in a tightly contested 1-0 encounter, dealing a rare blow to the title hopefuls.
Three matches ended in 1-1 draws—Freetown City FC vs Old Edwardians, Bo Rangers vs SLIFA FC, and Mighty Blackpool vs Wilberforce Strikers. The result leaves Mighty Blackpool still mired in the relegation zone in 15th place with 16 points, as pressure mounts on the Tis Tas Boys to reverse their fortunes.
Meanwhile, Wusum Stars climbed out of the bottom two after a narrow 1-0 win over Luawa FC. The result moved them up to 10th place with 19 points and pushed Luawa to the bottom of the table. The defeat also triggered yet another coaching change at Luawa, as Head Coach Sillah was dismissed—the club’s second managerial sacking in a month.
FC Kallon brought their five-match winless run to an end with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bullum Stars at the Approved School Field. Yamoussa Kamara struck twice in the second half, scoring in the 50th and 60th minutes to secure all three points and breathe life back into the Cavaliers’ campaign.
As the league transitioned into its second phase, Week 17 kicked off on Friday, 18th April 2025, with two key fixtures. At the Approved School Field, Ports Authority delivered a commanding performance, defeating Mighty Blackpool 3-0. Musa Kamara starred with a brace, while Abass Conteh added a third to seal the victory. Over at the SLFA Academy in Kingtom, Freetonian SLIFA edged Old Edwardians 1-0, thanks to a decisive strike from Abu Gibson Kalokoh. With margins tightening at both ends of the table, every point had become more valuable than ever.
