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City Road Community have made a strong start to their 1XBet ASSPA Inter-Community League 2026 campaign after defeating Kissy Community 2-0 in an entertaining Group D encounter at the Approved School Playing Field.
From the opening minutes, City Road showed their intent and took control of the match. Their early pressure paid off in the 11th minute when Ibragim Bangoura opened the scoring, giving his team a valuable early advantage.
Kissy Community responded by trying to take control of possession and create opportunities, but City Road’s defensive organisation made it difficult for their opponents to find a breakthrough. The City Road backline remained disciplined, absorbing pressure and preventing Kissy from turning possession into clear scoring chances.
After the restart, City Road continued their strong performance and extended their lead in the 52nd minute. Karim Kamara doubled the advantage after receiving an assist from Santigie Koroma, putting City Road in a commanding position.
With a two-goal deficit, Kissy Community pushed forward in search of a comeback, but City Road maintained their shape and composure. Their ability to stay organised under pressure proved crucial as they protected their lead and kept a clean sheet.
The match became more challenging for City Road in the later stages after Sheikh Tejan Camara was shown a straight red card, leaving his team to finish the contest with 10 players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, City Road demonstrated resilience and managed the closing moments effectively to secure all three points.
The encounter also saw disciplinary action against both teams, with Amidu Sesay of City Road and Mohamed Junior Camara of Kissy Community receiving yellow cards.
The victory provides City Road with an ideal beginning to their Group D campaign, boosting confidence as they continue their pursuit in the tournament. Their combination of early attacking efficiency and defensive discipline sends a positive signal to their supporters.
For Kissy Community, the opening defeat serves as an early challenge, but they will have opportunities to recover in their upcoming fixtures as the group stage continues.
The 1XBet ASSPA Inter-Community League 2026 continues to bring together communities across Freetown, creating a competitive platform for local football talent while promoting community pride and sporting unity.
