By: Mohamed Abu Conteh
Wusum Star FC held Star Sport Academy FC to a 1-1 all draw to stay top of the Leone Rock Premier League at the BO Coronation field.
One early goal. One missed penalty. And one massive sigh of relief. Wusum Stars are staying in the Leone Rock Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Star Sport Academy at Bo Coronation Field sealed their survival on the final day.
Alpha Bedor Conteh struck early, finishing a pinpoint pass from Sembu Koroma to give Wusum the lead and hope. The Stars then produced a disciplined defensive performance to frustrate the league runners-up.
But the game turned in the 70th minute. Senessie Janneh equalized for Star Sport, and suddenly Wusum’s fate was out of their hands. The tension peaked in the 87th minute when Wusum won a penalty. Mohamed S. Koroma stepped up… and missed.
Then came the news from elsewhere: SLIFA had gone down, and Mighty Blackpool’s win over Bo Rangers meant Wusum were safe. The final whistle sparked wild celebrations. Star Sport’s Shaka Sesay took Man of the Match honors for keeping the scoreline down.
Wusum live to fight another season.
In the other matches across the Country 5 goals final day, and final heartbreak for Abacha City
Abacha City gave their fans one last party on Saturday July 18, thrashing FC Kallon 5-0 at the Approved School Field. The problem: it came too late.
The goals started early. Delvin Davies broke the deadlock in the 11th minute. FC Kallon tried to hit back, but Abacha’s defense had other plans.
After the break, Abacha turned on the style. James Kargbo scored in the 65th minute, Emerson Amos made it three 60 seconds later, and Kargbo grabbed his second in the 68th to complete the rout.
Kallon pressed for a consolation but couldn’t break through Abacha’s wall at the back.
The 5-0 victory was Abacha’s biggest of the season. Yet as the cheers faded, the reality set in: the win wasn’t enough. Abacha City have been relegated to Division One.
A brilliant final day. A bitter ending.