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Women’s football: FC Kallon beat VEM Buck 5-0 in league opener

By , based on Sierraloaded

Map: Sierra Leone

FC Kallon Female beat VEM Buck FC 5-0 on the opening day of the Marampa Mines Women’s Premier League 2026-2027 in Angola Town, Sierra Leone. Fatmata S. Manasaray made her debut for VEM Buck FC; Sierraloaded reports that her team will need to bounce back in upcoming matches.

FC Kallon Female beat VEM Buck FC 5-0 on the opening day of Sierra Leone’s women’s football championship, the Marampa Mines Women’s Premier League 2026-2027, according to Sierraloaded. The match was played at MK3/10 Playing Field in Angola Town.

The match marked Fatmata S. Manasaray’s debut for VEM Buck FC. Despite her team’s heavy defeat, her defensive performance was considered encouraging by the Sierra Leonean outlet.

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