By: Mohamed Abu Conteh
In a closely contested match, FC Kallon triumphed over the Tiss Tass Boys with a score of 3-0 at the Approved School Playing Field. Yussif Kargbo scored twice, and Gibrilla Koroma added another goal, allowing FC Kallon to close in on second-placed Bhantal, now just one point behind.
This marks the tenth defeat for Mighty Blackpool this season. They have conceded 31 goals in the Premier League, with only Ports Authority (32) and FCFC (33) allowing more.
Mighty Blackpool is set to host SLIFA at the SLFA Academy next Saturday, June 28, while FC Kallon will take on East End Lions at the Approved School the following Sunday, June 29.
At the SLFA Academy, the in-form Bai Bureh Warriors claimed a 3-1 victory over SLIFA. Mohamed S. Mansaray opened the scoring in the 45th minute, maintaining the lead through halftime. An own goal from Ayo Uzochoku extended the Warriors’ advantage to 2-0, but Ernest George managed to pull one back for SLIFA. However, Abdul Bangura sealed the win for Bai Bureh Warriors, finishing the match at 3-1.
Since Coach Zappa’s appointment, Bai Bureh Warriors have garnered more points from winning positions than any other team.
In tomorrow’s fixtures, first-placed East End Lions will face eleventh-placed Luawa at the Approved School. Bo Rangers will travel to Wilberforce, while Diamond Stars will host Kamboi Eagles in an anticipated Eastern Derby.
East End Lions Stage Dramatic Comeback to Beat Luawa 3-2
In an exhilarating match, East End Lions overcame Luawa 3-2 after trailing 2-0. Alhaji Condeh opened the scoring for Luawa in the 14th minute, and they maintained this lead throughout the first half. Luawa extended their lead with a goal from Abass Sesay in the second half. However, East End Lions responded with a strike from Abdulai Nyameke, followed by an equalizer from Sulaiman S. Kargbo in the 84th minute. Just as a draw seemed imminent, Kargbo struck again, securing a dramatic victory for the hosts.
This win keeps East End Lions firmly at the top of the table with 51 points. They will face FC Kallon next, while Luawa prepares to host the second-placed Bhantal.
Only Bhantal (9) has conceded fewer goals this season than East End Lions (16).
In another match at the SLFA Academy, 10-man Wilberforce edged past reigning champions Bo Rangers with a 1-0 victory, thanks to Mani Thorlie’s solitary goal. This win elevates Wilberforce to 5th place, surpassing Bo Rangers in the standings.
At Koidu City, Diamond Stars defeated Kamboi Eagles 3-1 in the Eastern Derby.
