Football fever is set to grip the nation once again as the Leone Rock Premier League 2024/25 season will kick off on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the prestigious New Port Loko mini stadium. The league’s opening fixture will see a fierce showdown between Bai Bureh Warriors, the hometown giants of Port Loko, and the daring LUAWA FC Cacoa Boys from Kailahun District.
With both sides eager to make a statement, the clash promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Bai Bureh Warriors, known for and fueled by the passion of their loyal home supporters, will be looking to dominate the season’s curtain-raiser. However, the visitors, Luawa FC, famously known for their attacking style and fearless approach, are prepared to challenge the status quo and send shockwaves through Port Loko.
As the league’s opening match sets the stage for what lies ahead, football enthusiasts across Sierra Leone are bracing themselves for a season full of excitement, rivalries, and unforgettable moments.
Match week one will roll on across the weekend and into the following days, delivering a tantalizing lineup of fixtures designed to showcase the immense talents, competitive spirit, and electrifying energy that the league has become known for.
The Leone Rock Premier League has long been celebrated as part of Sierra Leone’s football culture, uniting fans from all walks of life in their love for the beautiful game. This season, expectations are high as clubs from across the nation prepare to battle for supremacy, pride, and the coveted championship title.
Key Highlights of the Opening Week:
As match week one unfolds, the excitement will continue across the country with a series of mouthwatering clashes having already lined up through Tuesday all at 4:15 PM:
Friday, December 20th:
BAI BUREH Warriors FC vs Luawa FC- A fierce opening clash at the New Port Loko Stadium.
Saturday, 21st December:
Mighty Blackpool F.C vs @Diamond Stars- SLFA Academy Kingtom
Kallon FC vs Wusum Stars Football Club- Approved School field
Sunday, 22nd December:
Freetown City FC vs Bo Rangers FC- Approved School field
Freetonian SLIFA FC vs Stars Sport Academy- SLFA Academy Kingtom
Monday, 23rd December:
PORTS Authority FC vs Old Edwardians- Approved School field
Bhantal Football CLUB vs Kamboi Eagles FC- SLFA Academy Kingtom
Tuesday, 24th December:
Wilberforce Strikers FC vs Abacha City FC- SLFA Academy Kingtom
East End Lions Football Club vs Bullom Stars FC- Approved School field.
As the stadium fills with vibrant colors and the infectious energy of devoted supporters, the atmosphere will be electric. The rhythmic beats of drums, the chants of passionate fans, and the anticipation in the air will create a symphony of excitement, setting the stage for unforgettable moments that will echo in the hearts of those who witness them.
However, the 2024/25 season promises to deliver a rollercoaster of emotions, breathtaking goals, and tactical masterclasses. The Leone Rock Premier League remains not just a football competition, but a celebration of talent, camaraderie, and national pride.
Football lovers, get ready, Sierra Leone’s finest are back, and the chase for glory begins now.