Parliament Begin Inter-MDA Campaign With Impressive Victory Over MBSSE
Aminata Koroma The Parliament of Sierra Leone made a winning start to their 2026 Inter-MDA Football League campaign, defeating the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) 4-2 in its Group B opener on Sunday evening at the National Stadium Practice Field.
The lawmakers took control of the encounter early, with Sheku Massaquoi opening the scoring just three minutes after kick-off. David Kabininka doubled Parliament’s lead in the 10th minute before scoring his second goal of the match in the 33rd minute to make it 3-0.
Hallie Tengbeh added a fourth goal in the 40th minute, giving Parliament a commanding 4-0 lead heading into the half-time break.
However, MBSSE responded with renewed determination in the second half, showing improved performance and team spirit. Salieu Sesay reduced the deficit from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute before Emmanuel Koroma scored their second goal eight minutes later to make it 4-2.
Despite MBSSE’s dominance in the second half and their efforts to mount a comeback, Parliament maintained their two-goal advantage until the final whistle to secure all three points.
The official kick-off was performed by Sports Ambassador Charlie Bio Jr.
The match was attended by the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Hon. Conrad Sackey; Opposition Whip Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara (AKK); Deputy Majority Whip Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay; Chairman of the Legislative Committee Hon. Sulaiman Marray Conteh; Hon. Ibrahim Koroma; Hon. Emmanuel S. Gbekie; and Deputy Clerk of Parliament Gilbert N’abay.