East End Lions were held to a goalless draw by Ports Authority in their opening fixture of the 2026/2027 Leone Rock Premier League at the Trade Centre Playing Field, with Ports Authority reduced to ten men after Abu Bakarr Conteh was sent off in the 41st minute.
The highly anticipated encounter ended 0-0, as Ports Authority defended resolutely after the red card to deny the Orange FA Cup champions and secure a valuable point in Sierra Leone’s top-flight domestic competition.
East End Lions, who entered the new season on the back of their Orange FA Cup triumph, will be looking to build on their cup success and mount a serious challenge for the league title. However, they were unable to find a breakthrough against a determined Ports Authority side.
Ports Authority deserves credit for their resilience, particularly after Abu Bakarr Conteh was sent off in the 41st minute. Despite being reduced to ten men, they held firm defensively to deny the cup winners and secure a valuable point in a competitive opening fixture.
The result gives both teams a point to build on as the new league season gets underway, although East End Lions will be eager to improve their attacking performance in subsequent matches.
Both sides will now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures, with the aim of securing their first victory of the 2026/2027 Leone Rock Premier League campaign.
