By Barrie Alpha

Bhanhal FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory over East End Lions FC in the opener of the second round of the 2023/ 2024 Sierra Leone Premier League on Friday, 15th March, 2024, at the renovated SLFA Football Academy ground, Kingtom.

Both teams fought hard to gain an edge in an electrifying atmosphere, and the crowd was treated to a spectacle of intense moments and thrilling plays as Bhanhal showed great skill and determination, ultimately coming out on top with a well-deserved win that left the fans cheering.

East End Lions took the lead in the first half through Sulaiman S. Kargbo, who opened the scoring giving his team a much-needed boost. His side went into the break leading 1-0, and the fans were excited to see what the second half would bring.

Bhantal didn’t relent; they returned from the break with a different approach, dominating the second half to record a win against the Killers. They came out with renewed energy and purpose, determined to turn the game around and secure a victory.

Mohamed Bangura was the hero for Bhantal, converting from the spot to level the scores for his side after the referee awarded them a penalty for an infringement committed by East End Lions.

The tension was noticeable as both teams searched intensively for the winner, but Mohamed Bangura found the net late in the match to earn Bhantal a 2-1 victory.

The Bhantal fans erupted in jubilation, while the East End Lions fans were disappointed.