Abacha City FC Files Petition Against Sierra Leone Premier League Board
Salamatu Y. Kamara The Management of Abacha City FC has filed a formal complaint with the SLFA Appeals Committee against the Premier League Board, pursuant to Article 26.2 of the SLFA Disciplinary Code.
In a press release dated 19th October 2026, the club said the Appeals Committee ordered a replay between Bullom Stars FC and SLIFA FC on 25th August 2026. Both clubs refused to play, and no replay ever took place.
The release disclosed that the Premier League Board relied on false standings purportedly after that replay to relegate Abacha City FC.
According to Abacha City FC, such a decision is a breach of Article 2(f) of the SLFA Statutes and poses a serious threat to the integrity of the competition. It added that, it is unjust for Abacha City FC to be demoted to Division One at the expense of two clubs that defied a lawful directive.
The club seek an urgent review and its immediate reinstatement into the Premier League. Its expresses Preparedness in taking the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if necessary.
Its called on its fans to remain calm and law-abiding.
