By Ibrahim Karim Bangura (Tanko)

Despite suffering heavy defeats in the ongoing Leone Rock Premier 2023/24 season, Kholifa Stars still works to maintain a gripping stance in the country’s league.

The leading Magburaka-based team in their recent debut had a draw-spell in the ongoing nation’s top-flight league.

Abdulrahman Turay, Head coach of Kholifa Stars primary objective is to steer them clear of relegation despite being rooted at the bottom of the League table with 17 points from 22 league games.

Turay remains optimistic about their survival prospects.

Turay’s floats following his team’s 1-1 draw at home against East End Lions, one of Sierra Leone’s famous football clubs.

He realizes this result as a noteworthy boost to their determination to avoid relegation at the end of the season. “Our 1-1 draw against East End Lions has bolstered the team’s resolve to fight and avoid relegation. We just need to secure victories in the next three games to solidify our position and escape relegation,” Turay stated.

He highlighted the importance of maintaining focus and receiving continued support from the club’s fans and spectators.

Nevertheless, Winger Santigie Dumbuya was named the man of the match in their recent draw against East End Lions in their ability to avoid a relegation.

Despite their current position at the bottom of the table, Dumbuya grasps their recent back-to-back draws as he sees signs of progress and he believes they can return to winning ways with positive dedication and hardwork.

“With 12 games remaining in the season, Kholifa Stars face a tough challenge. We are set to travel to take on Old Edwardians, currently in 5th place, this weekend.”

Sitting on 30 points behind the league leaders Bo Rangers, Kholifa Stars need to secure at least nine points from their next three matches to hike out of the relegation zone.”

“We are encouraging our football lovers at home to support the team with passion,” he believed.