The 2024/25 Leone Rock Premier League season continues to deliver high-intensity matches and unexpected results, solidifying its reputation as one of the most competitive campaigns in recent years. Week 13 saw a total of 18 goals scored across the country, with thrilling performances shaping the league standings.
Key Matches and Results
Star Sports Academy 3-2 Abacha City
In an electrifying clash between two league debutants, Star Sports Academy edged Abacha City in a 3-2 victory. Abu Bakar Sada Barrie opened the scoring in the 26th minute with an assist from Daniel Koroma, but Abacha City’s Lamin Kamara quickly equalized. Barrie struck again in the 53rd minute, only for Kamara to restore parity five minutes later. However, Star Sports’ rising star Ibrahim Sesay sealed the win in the 86th minute with a stunning goal, already being considered one of the best of the season.
SLIFA FC 1-1 Freetown City FC
SLIFA’s standout performer, Santigie Fornah, continued his fine form by netting his fifth goal of the season in a 1-1 draw against Freetown City FC.
Mighty Blackpool 0-0 East End Lions
The highly anticipated encounter between Mighty Blackpool and East End Lions ended in a goalless draw. The Lions remain second on the table with 26 points, while Blackpool, struggling in the relegation zone, sit 15th.
Wusum Stars 1-0 Diamond Stars
Wusum Stars secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Diamond Stars, with Alimamy Buya Kamara scoring the decisive goal. This result moved Wusum Stars to 10th place with 16 points, while Diamond Stars remain in 7th.
Bhantal FC 1-0 FC Kallon
League leaders Bhantal FC continued their dominant run with a hard-fought 1-0 win against FC Kallon. Fleance J. Kamara’s 80th-minute strike proved to be the difference. Bhantal FC remain the only unbeaten team after 13 matches, while FC Kallon extended their winless streak to three games.
Old Edwardians 1-1 Bullom Stars
Old Edwardians secured a late draw against Bullom Stars at the Port Loko Field. Mohamed Fogbawa gave OEFC the lead in the 60th minute, but Abubakarr Kamara equalized deep into stoppage time (90+5).
Bo Rangers 2-0 Kamboi Eagles
The much-anticipated Southern-Eastern derby saw reigning champions Bo Rangers claim a 2-0 victory over Kamboi Eagles. Goals from Mohamed Kabba and Mohamed Lamin ensured the Rangers remained in 4th place with 22 points, while the Eagles dropped to 12th.
Bai Bureh Warriors 3-1 Ports Authority
Bai Bureh Warriors extended their impressive form with a 3-1 victory over Ports Authority. Head coach Francis Zappa Koroma has now led his team to three consecutive wins, scoring 11 goals in the process, positioning himself as a strong contender for Coach of the Month.
Wilberforce Strikers 1-0 Luawa FC
Wilberforce Strikers wrapped up Week 13 with a 1-0 win against Luawa FC, thanks to Osman Kargbo’s fourth goal of the season. The Strikers now sit third in the league with 26 points, while Luawa FC drop to 16th in the relegation zone.
Upcoming Week 14 Fixtures
• Ports Authority vs. SLIFA FC
• Freetown City FC vs. Mighty Blackpool
• Bhantal FC vs. East End Lions
• Wilberforce Strikers vs. FC Kallon
• Diamond Stars vs. Bai Bureh Warriors
• Abacha City vs. Luawa FC
• Old Edwardians vs. Wusum Stars
• Kamboi Eagles vs. Star Sports Academy
• Bo Rangers vs. Bullom Stars
