In a momentous event that will go down in the history books, Bo Rangers Football Club has been officially crowned as the champions of the Sierra Leone Premier League (SLPL) 2022/23 season.
The exhilarating victory took place in front of their devoted home crowd at the state-of-the-art Southern Arena in Bo City on Saturday, July 22.
The southern giants showcased their unwavering dominance by lifting their second successive glittering championship trophy. Their remarkable record lead of 19 points over the competitors solidified their position as the unrivaled champions of the league.
The title-clinching match witnessed Bo Rangers’ awe-inspiring performance as they secured a convincing 3-0 win over Bai Bureh Warriors in their final league fixture.
The crowning moment was made even more special as it was jointly officiated by two prominent figures in Sierra Leone football: President of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Thomas Daddy Brima, and Chairman of the Premier League Board, Allieu Vandi Koroma. They had the honor of presenting the prestigious trophy to the elated Rangers’ Captain, Saidu Bah Kamara.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed football dignitaries, including SLFA Vice President 1, Harold Nat-Johnson, Acting General Secretary, Mohamed Benson Bawoh, and the newly elected Southern Region Football Association Chairman, Joseph Benedict Mbogba. Together, they bestowed medals and other trophies upon the deserving players, celebrating their outstanding achievement.
Bo Rangers have now etched their name in Sierra Leonean football lore with an extraordinary 34-game unbeaten run in the SLPL. With such a formidable record, they have earned the opportunity to compete in the prestigious 2023/24 CAF Champions League. This will mark their second consecutive appearance in Africa’s most prestigious club football competition, and fans are eager to see how the southern giants fare on the continental stage.
The victory celebrations reverberated throughout the city, as Bo Rangers’ loyal supporters hailed their team’s triumph with joyous chants and colorful displays of jubilation. This memorable day will be etched in the hearts of football enthusiasts for years to come, as Bo Rangers Football Club continues to bask in the glory of their well-deserved championship victory.
