In a thrilling showdown on Saturday evening, the Sierra Leone Premier League champions, BO Rangers FC, secured a remarkable victory over Mighty Blackpool, earning them the prestigious title of the 2023 Leone Rock Premier League Community Shield.
The electrifying match took place at the Southern Arena Stadium in Bo City, where a highly charged crowd witnessed the battle of titans. In the end, it was BO Rangers who emerged victorious, defeating Mighty Blackpool with a final score of 1-0.
The game-changing moment occurred in the 56th minute when Saidu Bah’s header found the back of the net, sealing the win for the home team.
This triumph marked an auspicious start to BO Rangers’ season.
Mighty Blackpool’s Mohamed Alie Conteh was recognized for his outstanding performance and named the player of the match, despite the loss.
This victory holds special significance for BO Rangers, who had a remarkable unbeaten run to clinch the league title last season. They have set their sights on repeating this feat in the upcoming season, and the Community Shield victory is a promising beginning.
In a notable development, BO Rangers will be entering the new season without their former head coach, Alhaji Abedi Foray, whose contract was mutually terminated following his national coaching appointment.
John Keister, the new head coach, was in the stands as an observer and will officially take on his new role starting November 1, 2023.
Speaking ahead of the match, Solomon Demby, the media officer for BO Rangers, expressed the team’s dedication to the game, stating, “The Shield will be a boost to our silverware as it is one of the trophies we are yet to win. Bo Rangers take every trophy seriously.”
The victory in the Community Shield indeed marks a significant milestone for BO Rangers as they embark on another exciting season of football.
