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Port Loko has come alive with football fever as the Community Action for All (CAFA) 100 Million old Leones Gala Competition enters match day eight, bringing excitement and community spirit across Port Loko, the North West Region of Sierra Leone
Speaking on the significance of the event, Alhaji Sankoh, Head of Competition at the North West Region Football Association and Coordinator of the CAFA Gala, described the initiative as “the first of its kind in the history of Port Loko.” He noted that CAFA, which has existed for over 20 years, has long organized mini-leagues to scout emerging talent, but this landmark 100 million competition marks a new chapter.
“This is a regional inclusion of teams from Lungi, Kambia, Port Loko and other areas,” Sankoh said, stressing that beyond football rivalry, the tournament promotes peace, offers young players the chance to play on artificial turf, and creates opportunities for future scouting.
A total of 16 teams are competing, with the group stages set to conclude on 19th October before the quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place playoff, and grand finale.
So far, the competition has delivered thrilling results:
Fri, 26 Sept: Thorn Thorn FC 3 – 1 Chico Mayers
Sat, 27 Sept: Babadi FC 2–0 Shooting Stars
Sun, 28 Sept: Maforkie Rangers 1– 0 Great Scarcies
Mon, 29 Sept: Aruna FC 1–1 Boundaries Strikers
Tues, 30 Sept: Abour FC 2–0 Konta United
Wed, 1 Oct: Shrewsbury FC 2–0 Cheltenham FC
Thurs, 2 Oct: Young Boys 2–0 Magbema Strikers
Fri, 3 Oct: Sugar Sharg FC 3–0 Koya Rangers
Fans are already anticipating the next clash as Shooting Stars FC face Thorn Thorn FC on Saturday, 4th October, a game expected to set the tone for the next stage of the competition.
