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Fourahbay Community supporters lit up the night with fireworks after their team edged Brookfields Community 5-4 on penalties in the COFA Elephant Bet Inter-Community Champions League Round of 16.
The dramatic shootout victory, confirmed in a social media post by Paparazzi Official, sent Fourahbay fans into a frenzy of celebration. Supporters erupted in joy as their team booked a place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious grassroots tournament.
The match, played at the Parade Grounds, was part of the 2026 Central One Football Association (COFA) Inter-Community Champions League, which features 32 communities from across Freetown. The tournament has become one of the capital’s premier football competitions, drawing significant community support and serving as a platform for emerging talent.
Fireworks illuminated the sky above Fourahbay as supporters gathered to celebrate the victory. The post described the scene as “a moment of pure football passion,” highlighting the unity and energy that the win generated within the community.
COFA Chairman Philipson Cline-Cole has emphasised the importance of community football, stating that “the strength of our football family [is] built on teamwork, respect, dedication, and a shared love for the game”. The association has organised the Inter-Community League for over 30 years.
The 2026 competition has been branded the “Say No to Drugs and Say No to Violence” Inter-Community League, a partnership with Barrie Help and the Ivorian Sillas Foundation. The foundation donated 12 official match balls, 90 medals, and 70 captain’s armbands ahead of the tournament as part of the anti-drug and anti-violence campaign.
The Round of 16 has already produced other dramatic moments. Congo Town booked their quarterfinal ticket with a 7-6 penalty shootout victory over Leicester Road after a goalless draw. Congo Town will now face defending champions Foulah Town in the quarterfinals.
The champions of this year’s edition will receive NLe 110,000, with runners-up taking NLe 60,000. However, for communities like Fourahbay, the real prize goes beyond money—it is the pride and bragging rights that come with success on the community football stage.
Fourahbay’s journey in this year’s competition has been notable. The community’s Mohammed Ali Dumbuya, 14, became the youngest player to score in the group stage of the COFA Inter-Community Champions League, netting in the 47th minute against Kolleh Town.
The victory over Brookfields adds another chapter to Fourahbay’s rich football history. The community has been a consistent contender in COFA competitions, and their supporters’ passionate celebrations reflect the deep connection between community football and local identity in Freetown.
COFA, an affiliate body of the West Area Football Association (WAFA), has succeeded in drawing large crowds to community football at a time when other domestic competitions have struggled to attract fans. The Inter-Community Champions League has become a vital platform for football development in Sierra Leone.
As Fourahbay prepares for the quarterfinals, the community’s celebrations serve as a reminder that football in Sierra Leone is more than just a game; it is a source of unity, pride, and shared joy.
