Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – As the Leone Rock-sponsored Sierra Leone Premier League draws to a close on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, Kahunla Rangers and Kholifa Stars have faced relegation from the top tier of Sierra Leonean football.
Kahunla Rangers, after a challenging season, secured only 23 points from 33 matches, with 6 wins, 5 draws, and 22 losses, placing them at the bottom of the Premier League table. Their recent defeat on June 23rd, where they lost 2-0 to Wilberforce Strikers, sealed their fate with one match remaining in the season.
Similarly, Kholifa Stars, finishing second to last with 24 points from 32 matches, recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 20 losses. Despite boycotting their weekend fixture against FC Kallon, their relegation from the league marks a disappointing end to their brief stint in the top flight.
The fate of the third team to be relegated hangs in the balance between Real Republicans and Freetown City FC. Real Republicans currently sit in 16th position with 29 points from 32 matches, while Freetown City FC, with 31 points, also from 32 matches, have a slight edge to retain their Premier League status if they win both of their remaining matches over the weekend.
As the season concludes, football enthusiasts across Sierra Leone await the final outcomes that will determine the league standings and the teams’ fate in the upcoming season of the Leone Rock Premier League. BT/25/6/2024