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The semifinal line-up for the 2026 National Division One Playoffs has been confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage at the Port Loko Mini Stadium.
Marampa Stars, Waterloo FC, Great Scarcies FC, and Western United FC have secured places in the last four after a series of competitive fixtures, setting up decisive encounters that will determine which teams earn promotion to the 2026/27 Sierra Leone Premier League.
Waterloo FC emerged as one of the early pace-setters in the group stage, collecting six points from its opening two matches with victories over Great Scarcies and AI Kallon. Marampa Stars, Great Scarcies, and Western United also advanced after navigating a competitive group phase that featured ten clubs divided into two pools of five.
The semifinal matches carry significant importance, as victory will guarantee automatic promotion to the country’s top-flight league while also securing a place in the playoff final, where the National Division One championship title will be contested.
The playoffs have featured closely contested matches, reflecting the competitiveness and growing quality of football at the Division One level. Clubs from across the country have displayed resilience and determination throughout the tournament in pursuit of Premier League football.
Attention now shifts to the semifinal stage, where the remaining four teams will battle for the two available promotion spots. With a place in the Sierra Leone Premier League at stake, the upcoming fixtures are expected to deliver intense competition as the clubs seek to complete their journey to the nation’s highest level of domestic football.
