Kamboi Eagles suffered a hard-fought 2-1 defeat at the hands of Waterloo FC in one of the most eagerly anticipated Leone Rock Premier League fixtures, played on November 8 at the Kenema City Field.
The visitors, the “Fry Fish Boys,” made a dream start to the encounter when Ibrahim Manica Sesay found himself in acres of open space and calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper in just the 2nd minute, giving Waterloo FC an early advantage. The goal stunned the home supporters and forced Kamboi Eagles onto the back foot from the outset.
Waterloo FC continued to press and doubled their lead in the 21st minute through Musa Noah Kamara, who finished confidently after a well-worked attacking move. The second goal gave the visitors greater control of the match, although Kamboi Eagles continued to battle and searched relentlessly for a way back into the contest.
The Eagles kept fighting until the closing moments and were rewarded in the 90+4th minute when Kaomi Bamidele Cole pulled one back with a consolation goal. While the late strike gave the home fans something to cheer about, it proved too little, too late as Waterloo FC held on to secure a deserved 2-1 victory.
This is the first match Kamboi Eagles have lost or conceded against since the commencement of the 2026/2027 league season.
The exciting contest attracted a large crowd of football fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere at the Kenema City Field and highlighting the growing passion for the Leone Rock Premier League.
In the other matches across the Country in Bo City Nelson Fatorma Strikes Late To Hand Bo Rangers Vital Win
Bo Rangers midfielder Nelson Fatorma Mbayoh scored a dramatic late winner to inspire his side to a crucial 2-1 victory over struggling Wusum Stars at the Southern Arena on Sunday evening. The victory sees the Elephants return to winning ways after going three consecutive matches without a win.
Wusum Stars made an early statement when captain Alimamy Buya Turay fired his side into the lead just four minutes into the encounter. However, Bo Rangers responded before the interval, with Solomon Conteh restoring parity to send both sides into the break level at 1-1.
The home side enjoyed much of the possession in the second half as they pushed for a winner, but Wusum Stars remained resolute at the back, frustrating their opponents with a disciplined defensive display.
Bo Rangers’ persistence eventually paid off when substitute Nelson Fatorma Mbayoh, who recently returned from national duty with Sierra Leone’s Under-20 national team in Mali, produced a clinical finish late in the game to secure all three points for the Elephants.
His decisive strike sparked wild celebrations at the Southern Arena, with home supporters erupting in jubilation as Bo Rangers sealed a much-needed victory.
At the Angola town field *FC Kallon Secure Narrow Victory against Western United
The Cavaliers returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over debutants Western United at the MK3/10 Arena.
The match began at a high tempo, with both sides showing plenty of energy in a goalless first half.
Maxwell Thorpe broke the deadlock in the 58th minute, finishing clinically inside the 18-yard box after a sensational assist from Christopher Bangura. Western United wasted a series of chances to secure a point.
The win lifted FC Kallon to fourth place in the league with eight points, with a game in hand, while Western United sit eighth with five points after a disappointing defeat.
Next, FC Kallon will face in-form Wilberforce Strikers, while Western United will welcome Kamboi Eagles who are yet to lose a match in the league.
The Leone Rock Premier League matches continue across the Country over the weekend with thrilling matches.