Skip to main content

EBK-Trophy: Battle for top two underway today

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson 


Latest team photo of Area Best FC (P.C: Abu Hassan Kargbo).

Four teams namely Smart Foundation, Urban Football Club, Area Best and Masongbo Football Club will today battle each other in the semifinals of the 2022 Preliminary Qualifiers of the EBK-Trophy.

At 2:00pm local time today, Smart Foundation will lock on with Urban Football Club for the first match while Area Best and debutant Masongbo Football Club will face each other at 4:15pm later today.


Latest Team Photo of Smart Foundation FC

The winners of both games will automatically pick up tickets to this year’s group stages of the tournament prosper which is expected to commence in due course, according to the organizers of the yearly tournament sponsored by Honorable Chernor Maju Bah of the All People’s Congress party.

Today’s clashes will bring to end the long walk of what has been described by sports pundits as tournament’s most competitive preliminary qualifiers that featured a record number of 24 teams including AZ-Foundation, Teddy FC, Sowa FC, Panlap FC, Valley Contractors and 19 others.

The top four teams up for today’s contest had a smooth but very competitive journey to progress to the preliminary qualifiers Semifinals which is now believed to have produced the two exciting fixtures lineup on the day.

With both matches set to be hosted at the Wusum Stadium where all the other matches of qualifiers have been played so far, organizers of the tournament have announced an entrance fee of 2 Leones to access the stadium to watch both encounters.


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Makeni Medical Mission Brings Hope and Healing to Bombali District

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Residents of the Asker Amputee Camp in Makeni City, including various war victims, are rejoicing over the inauguration of the Makeni Medical Mission health facility, established by philanthropist, author, and pastor Mr. Bambay Sawaneh, alongside his partners in the United States. This newly launched medical facility, comprising 11 treatment rooms, was developed with the support of Southeastern Medical International (SMI) and the Concord Christian Church. Their mission is to deliver compassionate healthcare and a range of medical services to the people of Bombali District and surrounding areas, with a particular focus on war victims and vulnerable families living in the Asker Amputee Camp at Robureh. At the official opening ceremony in Makeni city, a team of 10 medical missionaries from Southeastern Medical International, including Sheila Yates, a seasoned medical missionary with two decades of experience in the US, provided free medical care to 100 individuals,...

Loud financial silence in Leone Stars camp

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Sierra Leone's National Men's Senior Team Leone Stars will not arrive in Liberia for their reverse AFCON Qualifiers encounter against Cote D'Ivoire on Tuesday due to unsettled bills on Ivorian soil. Even the players and officials are yet to receive a dime of their match appearance allowances. Officials from the camp when reached have preferred not to comment over the loud financial silence that has gripped the team. Mirroring deeper, it's tipped that  the heavy defeat was influenced by the demotivated camp!! 📸©: SLFA Media✍️

Yoni Chiefdom Crowns Journalist Richmond Tholley as Ceremonial Chief

By Azrat Umar Saidu Turay The ceremony which took place on Sunday, May 26th, 2025, at Yoni Bana Town within Tonkolili district brought brought together eminent personality across the Northern -East parts of Serra Leone. The event was attended by dignitaries, community leaders, family members, and well-wishers, all gathered to witness this significant moment in the history of the Yoni Chiefdom. The ceremony began with traditional rituals, including the presentation of gifts and offerings to the ancestors, symbolizing respect for the rich heritage and customs of the Yoni people.  Elders from the chiefdom, adorned in traditional attire, played a pivotal role in the proceedings, blessing Tholley and imparting wisdom as he embarks on this new journey. Richmond B. Tholley, known for his dedication to journalism and community service, expressed deep gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him.  In his acceptance speech, he emphasized the importance of unity, cultural preservation, and developm...