Luawa FC’s stay in the Leone Rock Premier League has come to an end after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Star Sport Academy on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, a result that confirmed the club’s relegation from Sierra Leone’s top-flight competition.
Star Sport Academy took control of the match from the opening stages and established a comfortable 2-0 lead before halftime. Larry Siemon opened the scoring before Abdulai Aruna Sankoh doubled the advantage to put Luawa FC under immense pressure heading into the break.
The visitors maintained their dominance in the second half, with Abubakarr Yillah extending the lead before captain James Kai Yamba added the fourth goal late in the game to complete a convincing victory.

The defeat officially condemns Luawa FC to relegation from the Leone Rock Premier League, bringing an end to a difficult campaign marked by inconsistent performances and disappointing results.
For Star Sport Academy, the emphatic win represents a strong finish as the team delivered a commanding display to secure all three points, while Luawa FC now faces the challenge of rebuilding ahead of life outside the country’s top-tier league.










