The battle for promotion to the 2026/27 Sierra Leone Premier League continues to intensify following another exciting round of matches in the National Division One Playoffs at the Port Loko Mini Stadium.
In Group B, Waterloo FC remain the team to beat after maintaining a perfect record with three wins from three matches. They sit comfortably at the top of the standings with nine points, having scored five goals and conceded just once. Khalifa Stars FC and Premier Academy FC are level on four points, with Khalifa occupying second place on goal difference. AI Kallon FC remain in contention with three points from two matches, while Great Scarcies FC are rooted to the bottom without a point.
Meanwhile, Group A has developed into a fiercely contested battle, with Marampa Stars FC, Bombali Shebora, and Western United FC all tied on six points after three matches. Marampa Stars lead the standings courtesy of a superior goal difference, while Bombali Shebora occupy second place. Western United sit third despite having the same number of points, making the remaining fixtures crucial in determining the two semifinalists. Ram Kamara FC are fourth with three points, while Prospect FC are still searching for their first point after two matches.
With only the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals, the race for qualification remains wide open. The winners of the semifinal matches will earn automatic promotion to the 2026/27 Sierra Leone Premier League and contest the National Division One Playoffs final.
