Leone Rock Metal Group has marked the successful conclusion of the 2025/2026 Leone Rock Premier League with a record-breaking sponsorship of US$180,000, as newly crowned champions Bo Rangers celebrated their title at the Southern Arena Stadium in Bo.
The grand finale, held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, featured Bo Rangers against Mighty Blackpool and brought together football fans, government officials, corporate partners, football administrators, and other distinguished guests to celebrate another successful season of Sierra Leone’s top-flight football competition.
The occasion was more than the final fixture of the campaign. It highlighted the continued growth of Sierra Leonean football and the enduring partnership between the Sierra Leone Premier League Board and Leone Rock Metal Group, whose commitment to sports development has reached unprecedented levels.
For the 2025/2026 season, Leone Rock Metal Group increased its sponsorship of the Leone Rock Premier League to US$180,000, reinforcing its position as Sierra Leone’s leading private-sector investor in football. The increased investment underscores the company’s commitment to nurturing local talent, promoting youth development, and strengthening communities through sport.
Representing Leone Rock Metal Group, the company’s Administrative Manager, Mohamed Fofanah, reaffirmed Leone Rock’s dedication to supporting football as a vital instrument for national development. Speaking during the closing ceremony, he said the company’s investment in the Premier League reflects its broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vision, which focuses on empowering communities, creating opportunities for young people, and contributing to sustainable national development.
He stated that Leone Rock Metal Group remains committed to partnering with institutions that positively impact the lives of Sierra Leoneans, noting that football continues to unite communities, inspire young people, and showcase the country’s immense sporting potential.
The closing ceremony was attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including the Director of Sports, Members of Parliament, representatives of Leone Rock Metal Group, football administrators, and other invited guests, all of whom witnessed the successful conclusion of another exciting Premier League season.
Their presence underscored the growing importance of collaboration between government, the private sector, and football authorities in advancing sports development across Sierra Leone.
Bo Rangers, who had already secured the league title, concluded their championship campaign before their home supporters against Mighty Blackpool, bringing to a close a season marked by competitive football, emerging talent, and increased fan engagement.
Since becoming the title sponsor of the Premier League, Leone Rock Metal Group has consistently raised the standard of the competition through significant financial investment. The company’s sponsorship has steadily increased from US$80,000 under its initial Memorandum of Understanding to US$150,000, and now to a record-breaking US$180,000 for the 2025/2026 season.
The continued increase reflects the company’s confidence in the future of Sierra Leonean football and its belief that strategic investment in sports can generate lasting social and economic benefits.
As the curtain falls on another successful Leone Rock Premier League season, Leone Rock Metal Group’s landmark sponsorship continues to set the benchmark for corporate support in Sierra Leone’s sporting landscape. Beyond football, the company’s sustained investment demonstrates how strong private-sector partnerships can drive national development, inspire future generations, and strengthen the foundation of sport across the country.
