Wilberforce Strikers Defeat Bhantal FC in LRP League
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr
Wilberforce Strikers opened their Leone Rock Premier League 2026/2027 campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Bhantal FC.
With the game heading for a goalless draw, *Yusif Neto Kamara* stepped up in the 89th minute to deliver the decisive blow, firing home the winner to give Wilberforce Strikers all three points. The goal, the first of the new Leone Rock Premier League season, came from a well-timed assist by *Paul Sesay* in a moment that could prove vital for the team’s campaign.
It was a moment of relief and celebration for the Wilberforce Strikers players and supporters, whose patience finally paid off after almost 90 minutes of intense action.
For Bhantal FC, it was a bitter pill to swallow. Having kept their opponents at bay for nearly the entire match, conceding so late was heartbreaking after a resilient defensive display.
Despite the late drama, Wilberforce Strikers also had their defensive unit to thank. Goalkeeper *Sidikie Kargbo* kept a clean sheet, while defender *Nasiru Jimissa* delivered a commanding performance that earned him the *Man of the Match* award.
