By Francis Kargbo – Media Relations Intern
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Africell and Afrimoney Sierra Leone have donated NLe150,000 to East End Lions Football Club to support the club’s preparations for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
The financial support was presented on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as the club intensifies preparations for its upcoming continental campaign.
Speaking during the presentation, Afrimoney Chief Executive Officer Martison Obeng-Agyei reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting sports development in Sierra Leone.
He said Afrimoney and Africell view sports as an important avenue for empowering young people and promoting Sierra Leone’s image internationally.
Obeng-Agyei also pledged the companies’ continued support to initiatives that contribute to the growth of the country’s sporting sector.
He assured East End Lions that Africell and Afrimoney would support the club throughout its CAF campaign, while urging the players to remain focused, disciplined and determined as they prepare to represent both the club and Sierra Leone.
The presentation was attended by Africell Sierra Leone Chief Executive Officer Shadi Gergerwi, alongside staff members of Africell and Afrimoney.
Receiving the support on behalf of East End Lions, the club’s Secretary General, Alpha Jalloh Esq., expressed appreciation to Africell and Afrimoney for their continued partnership and contribution to the development of the club.
Jalloh said the funding would help the club meet key expenses associated with its continental campaign, including travel, accommodation, venue arrangements and other logistical requirements.
With the first-leg fixture scheduled to be played in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and the return leg expected to take place at the SKD Stadium in Liberia, Jalloh said the financial support had come at a crucial time.
He described the partnership with Africell and Afrimoney as important to the club as East End Lions prepares to compete at a higher level of African club football.
The support is expected to strengthen the club’s preparations as East End Lions seeks to make a strong impression in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup and represent Sierra Leone on the continental stage.
