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By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

When Madagascar defeated Nigeria in their final game at the ongoing African Cup of Nations, they surpassed every expectation that anyone had about them. For a team that is making its debut in this tournament, they have found themselves in the quarter finals. Their performance has shown us all that beating Nigeria was not just a flash in the pan, but a sign of remarkable progress.

Champions tied to a 2-2 draw

On Tuesday evening, Central Parade became the second side to score two goals in a match against East End Lions. Lions who are already champions played this game with almost no ambition. Perhaps the only ambition for them was to make sure they remain unbeaten. And unbeaten they are.

Kallon fail to win three in a row

So, FC Kallon went to Kenema on Sunday to win. They needed a win to at least delay Lions from winning the trophy. But, yet again they slumped to another draw. The draw with Kamboi Eagles means they have now gone three games without a win, two draws and a loss.

FC Kallon’s season is over. They are guaranteed 2^nd place, no matter what happens.

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

The Sierra Leone Football Association have urged clubs to put proper structures in place regarding player transfers. The Secretary General of the FA, Chris Kamara said clubs have until October to do the necessary works ahead of the new season.

Kamara was addressing the clubs in the FA’s first media press conference since the lifting of the international ban and the dismissal of corruption charges against him and President Isha Johansen.

By Umaru Fofana

The Deputy Secretary General of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has resigned effective immediately.

In his letter to the FA president, Isha Johanssen, dated 1 July, Abdul Rahman Swaray cites “family reasons and other official engagements in academia”, which he says can no longer allow him to provide the services the FA post requires of him.

Swaray has been a lecturer at the Mass Communications department of Fourah Bay College for over 10 years.

Bo Rangers continue unbeaten run

How do you go five games in a row without a defeat? Diamond Stars are the team to beat and Bo Rangers defeated them. As controversial as the refereeing was you must give some credit to Bo Rangers for the massive turn around. Their coach Junior Konneh is one of the most sort after coach in the league now.

Diamond Boys have been crashing everyone’s party until they got to Bo. Their reputation wasn’t enough to halt the momentum of the Rangers. This was a tale of two teams who are on revival.

By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay

So here we are again, about to watch two teams built with grit, resilience and swagger. They are meeting again to sweep us off our feet. They are both separated by distinct style and a single point. This is the story of the greatest derby in today’s football in the country: FC Kallon versus East End Lions.