The Central One Football Association (COFA) has officially announced the 32 communities that have been shortlisted to participate in the 2025 edition of the COFA Inter-Community Football League, one of Sierra Leone’s premier grassroots football competitions.

The confirmation was made by COFA Chairman Philipson Cline-Cole, who disclosed that the list was finalized after a comprehensive review of applications from across the country. “We’ve reviewed every application thoroughly, and 32 communities have made it into this year’s league,” Cline-Cole stated.

To facilitate planning and coordination ahead of the tournament, COFA has scheduled a general meeting with representatives from all 32 participating communities. The meeting will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Parade Grounds in Freetown. Key agenda items include discussions on logistics, fixtures, tournament rules, and other administrative matters.

List of the 32 Participating Communities:

  1. Kissy

  2. Dove Cut

  3. Wilberforce

  4. Murray Town

  5. Summer City

  6. King Jimmy (Belgium)

  7. Aberdeen Village

  8. Tree Planting

  9. Moeba

  10. Kroo Town Road

  11. Fire Burn

  12. Docorty

  13. Adonkia

  14. Susan’s Bay

  15. Mount Aureol

  16. Magazine

  17. Patton City

  18. Central

  19. Dwazark

  20. Kossoh Town

  21. Fourah Bay

  22. Brookfields

  23. Waterloo

  24. Mountain City

  25. Tengbeh Town

  26. Leicester Road

  27. Hamilton

  28. Kingtom

  29. Lumley

  30. Portuguese Town

  31. Kroo Bay

  32. Congo Town

 

The COFA Inter-Community Football League is widely recognized for fostering community engagement, nurturing football talent, and strengthening local sportsmanship. Over the years, it has served as a launchpad for several young players aspiring to reach professional levels both locally and internationally.

Further updates on the tournament’s commencement date and fixture list are expected to follow after the upcoming meeting.