By Desmond Tunde Coker
Sierra Leone, July 8, 2025 — Week 26 of the Leone Rock Premier League delivered an electrifying round of fixtures, as title contenders tightened their grip and relegation-threatened clubs fought to survive.
East End Lions Roar to Victory
League leaders East End Lions continued their commanding run with a 2-1 win over struggling Mighty Blackpool, pushing their tally to 54 points. Mighty Blackpool languish in 17th place with 24 points—the club’s lowest in recent years—raising alarm among fans of the Tis Tas Boys.
Points Shared Across the Pitch
– Luawa FC and Wilberforce settled for a goalless stalemate.
– SLIFA FC vs. Freetown City and Kamboi Eagles vs. Bo Rangers also ended 0-0.
– Bhantal FC and FC Kallon drew 1-1, with Alhassan Daramy opening in the 33rd minute and Osman Sesay salvaging a late equalizer.
Thrilling Encounters and Heroic Goals
Old Edwardians edged Bullom Stars in a 3-2 showdown. James Jusu Kanja, Mohamed Fogbowa, and Umaru Fofanah each found the net for Old Edwardians, securing 7th place with 41 points. Bullom Stars, sitting 13th with 27 points, now stare down the threat of relegation.
Ports Authority turned heads with a dominant 4-1 triumph over Bai Bureh Warriors. Musa Kamara struck twice in quick succession (50’ and 53’), breathing life into a club still battling to escape the red zone.
Diamond Stars edged Wusum Stars 1-0 through Musa Samura’s 76th-minute strike. Diamond Stars and Wusum Stars now sit at 10th and 11th places, with 31 and 30 points respectively.
Backtrack to Week 25
Star Sport secured a 2-0 win over Abacha, courtesy of late goals from Alie Ramadan and Momoh Conteh.
As the season nears its climax, every point earned or lost could define destiny—for champions and survivors alike. The race is still wide open.