Bullom Stars Edge Abacha City in Crucial Relegation Battle

Bullom Stars secured a vital 1–0 victory over Abacha City on Tuesday, June 16, at the Approved School Field, a result that strengthened their survival hopes while denying their opponents a chance to move out of the relegation zone in the Leone Rock Premier League.

Played under sunny conditions, the 4:30 p.m. kickoff produced a tense and competitive encounter from the outset, with both sides showing urgency given the stakes involved.

Bullom Stars made the brighter start and were rewarded just before halftime. Mohamed Manga Sesay latched onto a well-worked attacking move and calmly slotted home in the 41st minute to give the “Pilot Boys” a narrow lead going into the break.

After the restart, Abacha City responded with increased pressure, with their talisman Musa Sesay coming close to leveling the score. However, Bullom Stars goalkeeper Ibrahim K. Turay produced a crucial save to deny the equalizer and keep his side ahead.

Abacha City continued to push forward in search of a breakthrough, while their experienced defensive line managed to withstand Bullom Stars’ attempts to double their advantage, particularly during a threatening spell in the 77th minute.

The closing stages saw frantic end-to-end action as both teams searched for a decisive goal, but Bullom Stars held firm under sustained pressure to secure all three points.

The result lifts Bullom Stars further away from relegation danger, while Abacha City remain in the bottom zone, missing a key opportunity to climb out of trouble with just four matchweeks remaining.