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Sierra Leone Premier League Update

8:38 PM /

Mid-week roundup

Parade conjure home spirit for first win of the season

On Wednesday, Central Parade finally showed up. They defeated Anti-Drugs 3-0. This was the Parade everyone has been missing. They were playing at their home venue for the first time this season. They were slick and purposeful. Their opponents were lost and confused.

That win was their first win of the season. Will they take their next home games to the National Stadium? Well, wait and see.

FC Kallon lose unbeaten run

Sierra Leone president turns sod for artificial turf project

10:06 PM /

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

President Julius Maada Bio has done the symbolic turning of the sod for the installation of the Diamond Blade artificial turf at the Kenema City playing field.

In a ceremony organized by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), President Bio said his government was supporting football in the country because it’s part of their human capital development agenda.

Bio urged the people of Kenema to take care of the project.

Abedi calm as Eagles’ slump continues

10:46 PM /

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

Kamboi Eagles Coach, Alhaji Foray (Abedi) has said he is not worried about the possibility of losing his job following his team’s recent dip in form.

On Wednesday evening Kamboi Eagles lost for the third time in four consecutive matches. The Eagles lost 2-0 in thrilling encounter against FC Kallon.

Baimba Sesay set aside again

10:43 PM /

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

FC Kallon has announced their decision to set aside their new striker, Baimba Sesay. The decision comes following a ruling by the Emergency Committee of the Premier League Board last week that the player was not properly transferred to the club ahead of their match with Bo Rangers in December.

Over match-fixing allegations: Three complain to Sierra Leone's human rghts commission

7:10 AM /

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

Three people who have been affected by match fixing allegations have complained the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) to the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCS) on Tuesday.

The three people: Alhaji Nasiru Othman, Abdul Kei Nassieu and Rodney Michael used a meeting with officials of the Commission to explain how the FA had treated them regarding the allegations and the investigation.

Zappa’s shocking exit plunges Diamond Stars in crisis

7:07 AM /

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

Diamond Stars coach, Francis Zappa Koroma, shockingly announced his resignation as head coach on Sunday, leaving the club scrambling to replace him ahead of their match on Thursday against FC Johansen.

Assistant Coach, Aiah Lebbie, will temporarily take charge of the team for their match against FC Johansen.

In a letter addressed to the executive members of the club, Zappa said he felt betrayed by members of the executive committee who did not come to his rescue amidst a growing pressure from fans for a title push.