The Chairperson of the Marampa Mines Limited Female Premier League, Hon. Racheal Mariatu Sesay Pessima, officially declared the 2026/2027 season open during a vibrant ceremony held at the MK3/10 Playing Field in Angola Town. The opening fixture featured FC Kallon against Venbuck FC, with FC Kallon securing a commanding 5:0 victory to kick off the new campaign.
In her opening statement, Hon. Racheal Mariatu Sesay Pessima addressed players, officials, and supporters gathered for the event. She urged all young athletes participating in the league to uphold discipline both on and off the pitch and to reject any form of violence. “Football is about peace,” she emphasized. “Every team in this league must work hard to protect that peace and ensure that our competition remains a safe space for talent to grow.” Her remarks set a tone of responsibility and unity for the season ahead.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Sport, Madam Augusta James-Teima, who joined the opening proceedings. In her address, the Minister expressed gratitude to the Board Chairperson and the entire board of the Female Premier League for their sustained commitment to developing female football in Sierra Leone. She commended their efforts in creating opportunities for women and girls to showcase their skills at a competitive level.
Madam Augusta also extended appreciation to the President of the Sierra Leone Football Association, SLFA, for appointing what she described as a hardworking and dedicated board. “The progress we are seeing in women’s football is not accidental,” she noted. “It is the result of deliberate leadership and investment in our female players.”
The match itself delivered excitement for fans who turned out in large numbers. FC Kallon dominated from the outset, displaying strong teamwork and clinical finishing to secure the 5:0 win over Venbuck FC. The result gives Kallon an early advantage in the league standings and sets expectations high for the rest of the season.
With this opening, the MML Female Premier League continues its mission to elevate women’s football across Sierra Leone. The league provides a platform for emerging talent while promoting values of sportsmanship, discipline, and community engagement. Organizers expect increased participation and stronger performances throughout the 2026/2027 season as clubs prepare for upcoming fixtures.
The successful launch reflects growing institutional support for women’s sports in the country and highlights the role of corporate sponsors like Marampa Mines Limited in advancing gender equity through athletics.