By Abdul Kabia

FC Kallon Female launched their 2026/2027 Sierra Leone Women’s Premier League campaign in dominant fashion on Saturday, cruising to an emphatic 5-0 victory over VEM Buck at the MK3/10 Angola Field.

Standout performer Juliet Brima stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick, while Adama Kargbo bagged a brace to complete a comprehensive home win for the hosts.

Brima’s sharp finishing, paired with Kargbo’s double, put the game beyond VEM Buck’s reach early on.

FC Kallon’s Head Coach Martha Hannah Conteh commended her squad for a winning start, calling it a fantastic team effort. She said starting the season with three points and a clean sheet sets the right tone for what the team wants to achieve this year.

VEM Buck Football Club’s Head Coach Amadu Bello Koroma acknowledged the setback but promised a quick bounce-back, describing the outcome as a disappointing result that the team will work to correct. He assured supporters of a much better performance in their next matches.

The high-profile fixture also drew key sporting figures who praised the rising standard of the domestic game.

Hon. Mariatu Rachel Sesay Pessima, Chairperson of the Women’s Premier League Board, lauded both teams’ performance, noting the continuous growth and heights the women’s game is reaching in Sierra Leone.

Minister of Sports Augusta James Teima highlighted the broader social impact, emphasising how the league’s progress is crucial in inspiring and reshaping the future for aspiring young female athletes across the nation.

The steady progress of the Women’s Premier League is offering young female footballers across the country a clearer path to excel.