Alusine Rehme Wilson
Bamoi Queens Football Club announced themselves as serious contenders for promotion with a ruthless 8-0 win over Future Queens in the opening match of the North West Region Football Association (NWRFA) Women’s First Division Playoffs at the Port Loko Mini Stadium.
The standout performer was prolific forward Kadiatu M. Kamara, who delivered a masterclass in finishing by scoring four goals and earning the Player of the Match award in a dominant display that left Future Queens with no answer to her attacking brilliance.
Kamara’s four-goal haul spearheaded a commanding team performance as Bamoi Queens overwhelmed their opponents from the first whistle, combining clinical finishing with disciplined defending to secure one of the biggest victories in recent regional women's football competition.
Buoyed by a passionate home crowd, Bamoi Queens controlled possession, dictated the tempo and repeatedly breached the Future Queens defence, underlining their determination to reach the nationwide playoffs and secure promotion to the 2026/27 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League.
Future Queens endured a difficult afternoon as they struggled to contain the relentless attacking waves from their opponents, conceding eight goals in a one-sided contest that showcased the gulf between the two sides on the day.
The ongoing NWRFA Women’s First Division Playoffs serve as the regional qualifying tournament for the national promotion playoffs, where clubs will compete for coveted places in Sierra Leone’s top-tier women’s football league.
For Bamoi Queens, the emphatic victory not only earned three valuable points but also sent a powerful message to rival teams that they possess both the quality and ambition to challenge for promotion.
With the playoffs continuing in the coming days, Bamoi Queens have already laid down an early marker, while Kadiatu M. Kamara’s remarkable four-goal performance has established her as one of the tournament’s players to watch.
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