Sierra Leone Senior National Side (Sierra Queens) has on 8th Match 2024 clinch the Women’s Day Cup Trophy at the Kenema City field.
The Sierra Queens have been outstanding throughout the Tournament putting up impressive performance starting from day one to the end of the Tournament as they emerge victorious in the Women’s Day Cup final.
The grand final was a thrilling match between the host Sierra Queens and Liberia Female side at the Kenema City Field.
Jariatu S. Kamara opened the scoring in the 38th minute of play in first half of play as the Sierra Queens took the lead in the match and maintain authority throughout, with good composure in the first half of play, though the Liberia U-20 side fought back to get their equalising goal, but faced a difficult task to break through the half of a compact defence of Sierra Queens.
After the recess, both teams returned back to the pitch with high determination of winning the match, the second half saw lots of skills displayed of Football from both sides, the Liberia U-20 sides gets two chances in 60th, and 75th of play in second half but failed to convert any of those chances that could count to a goal.
Adama Kargbo, seaed the Victory for Sierra Queens in 92nd minute of play in second half, the goal is an individual goal by Adama Kargbo as she won the best player of the tournament because of the beautiful goal scored in the match and her performance throughout the tournament.
The Sierra Leone national female team secured a 2-0 win against Liberia U20, clinching the trophy with 8 points from four matches. This victory is a testament to the skill and determination of the Sierra Queens, and a fitting celebration of International Women’s Day.
In his Statement the President of the Sierra Leone Football Association Thomas Daddy BRIMA Said “it gives me joy to celebrate our precious gems in football as the world observes the International Women’s Day with the theme “Inspire Inclusion”.
I want to first thank the people of Kenema for hosting this year’s event. Throughout the tournament, your commitment towards each game has been marvellous. When I look at videos and pictures of every game, I feel elated by the support you the people of Kenema have shown to women’s football.
To the Liberian Football Association, Technical Staff and players, on behalf of my Executive, we doff our hat to you for your sportsmanship and support in making this tournament a success.
Today’s results in both categories of the Ram K and SLFA Female Football tournaments have shown our resilience in committing ourselves to female football in Sierra Leone. By having the Female under 17 and National A Team play such a competitive tournament shows how much we have achieved as a nation and an FA.
As President, I have committed myself to ensuring the Sierra Leone Female top tier League is played every year. Since I assumed power, this is the second time the league is playing actively with positive results-a development that will live on amid the few challenges. Such league created the platform for our ladies to be seen internationally. A testament to this claim is last year’s female premier league champions, Mogbewmo Queens who participated in the International Female CAF Preliminary Qualification.
Some years ago, under the leadership of my predecessor, the Kenema field was constructed. In protecting its usefulness, my Executive has approved the rehabilitation process of the field by constructing flood lights and providing high powered generator for this field. Gone are the days when our players are playing in a dusty field as ongoing construction of modern artificial turf pitches are taking place in Freetown, Port Loko, Bo and Kono respectively. This is a clear manifestation of my desire to make football great again in Sierra Leone.
- In the coming months, my leadership will distribute buses to the National male and female A teams. I am committed to making football a sport for all.
- To the Liberian FA, thanks for honouring our invitation whenever we call upon your service. We trust the camaraderie will last forever.
- To the government of Sierra Leone, the Football Family appreciates your support in sport. We will always strive for success in all categories.
- As I close, I want to thank the technical staff of both Under 17 and Senior Female “A” teams for their good job displayed in this tournament. I am excited about such professionalism showed by all.
- To my fortress, the organizers, SLFA staff and the Kenema District Football Association, my Executive sends heartiest thanks for making this tournament a great one. Congratulations to all awardees and champions. Happy Women’s Day to all our beautiful women in sport.
