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Bo Rangers bounced back impressively from their recent shocking 2-1 defeat against Star Sport Academy, securing a late 1-0 victory over Luawa Fc. The defending champions resilience was on display as they fought hard throughout the match, eventually finding the back of the net late in the second half with a decisive strike from Amadu Mansaray. Yesterday win did not only helps restore the confidence in the team but also keeps them in contention within the league standings. Bo Rangers will aim to build on this momentum as they prepare for their upcoming matches, Luawa Fc on the other hand will look to regroup and find ways to improve on their performance in subsciquent matches. © 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 𝑳𝑨𝑺 𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑼𝑻𝑬

By Kalilu Baba Mansaray ( Dembele Sport Journalist) Mighty Blackpool registered their first premier win by defeating the newcomers Stars Sport Academy 1-0 at the SLFA Academy Field on Saturday. Sulaiman M Conteh’s goal for the Tiss Tass Boys was enough for the hosts to earn this hard-fought win. This win for Mighty Blackpool moves them out of the relegation zone. In the Southern Arena, Bo Rangers after a disappointing loss to Stars Sport Academy, defeated Luawa by 1-0. Amadu Mansaray’s goal for the back-to-back champions gave them this all- important three points at home. Last season when these two sides met, Luawa defeated Bo Rangers 2-1 in the first leg,while the second leg, Bo Rangers defeated Luawa 3-1 at the Southern Arena. At the Approved School, league leaders Bhantal defeated relegation threatened Ports Authority 2-1. Mohamed A Kamara opened the scoring chart for Bhantal in the 2nd minute before Alusine Fornah added it up to 2-0. However, Abibu Jalloh’s goal for the visitors reduced the deficit to 2-1 though it wasn’t enough to rescue a point.

FC Kallon Vs. Bo Rangers at Angola Field The defending Champions Bo Rangers will go against the 2005 Champions FC Kallon in an anticipating match. Informed Alie Conteh will hope to continue to add to his goal tally with four already scored. Whereas Bo Rangers lead man, Ibrahim Turay is in full gear to ensure the league leaders maintain their unbeaten run. Who will take the lead? Be at Angola Field today to witness a clash of the Titans Central Parade Vs Diamond Stars Diamond Stars sit in 5th position with nine points having scored four goals in five matches. They will go against Central Parade who sit 17th on the table with four points. Central Parade will hope to get their second win in the league. Three out of four goals recorded by Diamond Stars have been scored Ibrahim Wottay. Will he continue to shine bright for the stars of the East Region at today’s match? Be at Parade Field at 4:15. Old Edwardians Vs Lamboi FC Both Alhassan Nani Jah and Mohamed G. Kamara have provided two goals each helping Old Edwardians to get back to back win in the league. Can they make it three wins in a row against Lamboi FC today? Lamboi FC sit in 14th position with 5points having won their last match against Bai Bureh Warriors 2:1. Get a busy day at 4:15, Police Field. Freetown City FC Vs Bai Bureh Warriors The City Boys will take on the Warriors of Portloko today at the Brima Attouga Mini Stadium at 4:15. Bai Bureh lost 2:1 to Lamboi FC in Lungi. Can they overcome the pressure by securing a win? Freetown City sit 11 position with 5 points. Can their leader, Edward Thullah and Co save the day for their supporters? East End Lions Vs East End Tigers The owners of the East will face each other today at the historic Trade Centre Field. Informed Lions are yet to lose a match in the ongoing SLPL whiles East End Tigers have lost 2 and drew 2. Tigers sit 12th place with 5 points whereas Lions occupy 3rd position with 9points. Can Lions continue their unbeaten streak? Be at Trade Centre to get a moment of glitz and grandeur at 4:15

⭕️ In Week 7, 98 goals have been scored by 76 players in 63 matches played. A good start! ⭕️ The defending champions Bo Rangers are leading the Leone Rock Premier League Standings with 19 points out of 7 matches played, scoring 13 goals and conceding just 3. Bo Rangers have won 6 matches, drawn 1 with an unbeaten run. They tied with second-place Bhantal FC as teams yet to lose a match in the league. Class! ⭕️ Bhantal FC, Luawa FC, FC Kallon, and Wusum Stars sit in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions. ⭕️ Experienced Kwame Quee of Old Edwardians and 8 other players are having 3 goals each in the league. Vintage! ⭕️ 11 players have provided 2 goals in the league- Bo Rangers star Suffian Kalokoh, Luawa FC informed Nabiue Daffae, and Mighty Blackpool midfield maestro Salieu M. Bah, have all fired two goals. A bright future. ⭕️ Santigie Yusuf Sesay of Bo Rangers joins Ernest Koroma Bhantal FC to lead the assist chats with 3 each followed by Ports Authority brilliant Lansana Thoronka, Bo Rangers Abu Komeh, et.al having provided 2 assists. Vision! ⭕️ Ports Authority talisman Lansana Thoronka and Bo Rangers Abu Komeh have made the highest goal contribution so far = 5 each. Modern-day kings! ⭕️ Out of 63 matches, 43 players have provided at least one assist. Prospect! ⭕️ Bo Rangers have scored the most goals in the league (13) followed by Bhantal FC and FC Kallon (7 each) Power! ⭕️ Bhantal FC have conceded the least goals (2) out of 7 matches played. Bo Rangers sit 2nd on the track with 3. While Real Republicans have conceded the highest goals (14). Newly promoted side Kholifa Stars take 2nd on the conceding goal log with 10 and Diamond Stars 9. Scary! ⭕️ The best defending teams so far are Bhantal FC and Bo Rangers each keeping 5 clean sheets out of 7 matches. Lamboi FC, Mighty Blackpool, Luawa FC, Kahunla Rangers, and Freetown City FC have all recorded 4 clean sheets out of 7 matches. Ministries of Defense! ⭕️ Only Bo Rangers have won 6 matches out of 7 played. Luawa FC sits second in the winning ladder with 4 wins out of 7 games played. Gemstones! ⭕️ Real Republicans is the only team yet to record a win in the ongoing Leone Rock. Having drawn 2 and lost 5. That’s a bad kickoff! ⭕️ Kholifa Stars and Real Republicans have lost the highest number of games (5) each. And they sit bottom of the table, 16th and 18th respectively. ⭕️ All three promoted teams to the Premier League have won at least a match in the ongoing League. Bhantal FC has won 3 Kahunla Rangers 2 and 1 win to Kholifa Stars. Not a bad start to a new life! ⭕️ As it stands, the three relegation-threat teams are Kholifa Stars (16th), Diamond Stars (17th), and Real Republicans (18th) positions. ⭕️ Out of 63 matches played, 62 man-of-the-match awards have been provided to players. Bhantal FC has recorded the highest number of man of the match awards (7); followed by Bo Rangers (6) Luawa FC (5), Bai Bureh Warriors, Wusum, and Ports Authority having secured (4) each. Divergence! ⭕️ Bhantal’s sensational winger, Adebayor Black, and Freetown City Striker Abdul K. Turay have won the highest man of the match award 3 out of 7. Magnificent! ⭕️ All 18 clubs have received a Man of the Match award. 8 players including Saidu Bah of Bo Rangers, Luawa FC Aziz Abala, and FCFC Abdul K. Turay have all secured 2+ man of the match awards. Finesse! ⭕️ Bhantal FC, Ports Authority, and Bo Rangers are the only clubs to have recorded 4 different players winning the Man of the Match awards. A brilliant performance! ⭕️ 12 penalties have been recorded, 9 have been converted to goals and 3 have been missed by Fabio M. Kodah of Kholifa Stars, Saidu Fofanah of FC Kallon, and Abu Komeh of Bo Rangers. A nice try next time! ⭕️ Ibrahim Salieu Bangura of Kholifa Stars has scored two goals from penalty kicks. Goal Positioning! ⭕️ The best-performing team in week 7 is Bo Rangers, winning 3-2 against Real Republicans at MK 3/10 Angola Field. Focused! ⭕️ Ibrahim Barrie of Kholifa Stars is the only player that has scored owned goal in the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League. Great Mistake! ⭕️ Only three Goalkeepers – Ports Authority Saio Conteh, EE Lions Donald Kamara, and Wilberforce Strikers Francis Koroma have won man of the match awards. Classical goalkeeping! LEONE ROCK PREMIER LEAGUE 2023/2024 MEDIA COMMITTEE