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Football: East End Lions remain winless after three matches

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East End Lions FC have drawn all three of their matches in the Leone Rock Premier League and have three points without a win. The Sierra Leonean club shared the points with Port Authority, Waterloo FC and Western United in succession, Sierra Loaded reports.

East End Lions FC have not won any of their first three matches of the season in Sierra Leone's Leone Rock Premier League. The club have recorded three draws and have three points, Sierra Loaded reports.

The Lions began with a goalless draw against Port Authority FC, then drew 1-1 with Waterloo FC. Their third match ended 2-2 against Western United FC, according to Sierra Loaded.

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