Africell- Sierra Leone has officially launched its own league for subscribers on the Fantasy Premier League (FPL), offering football fans an exciting opportunity to showcase their managerial skills while competing for attractive prizes.
The launch took place Thursday, 31st July 2025, at the company’s headquarters- Pivot Street, Wilberforce in Freetown.
Speaking during the event, the Africell Media Relations Team Lead, Abdul Aziz Kamara, explained the basics of the Fantasy Premier League, describing it as a free online game based on the English Premier League that allows fans to act as virtual football managers. He said participants build a 15-player squad consisting of real-life Premier League stars, including two goalkeepers, five defenders, five midfielders, and three forwards, all within a starting electronic budget of £100 million.
He said it is set up for managers to set a valid formation each week, choose a captain whose score is doubled, and a vice-captain who takes over if the captain does not play. Points are awarded based on players’ actual performances in Premier League matches, such as goals, assists, clean sheets, and saves, and deducted for negative actions like yellow cards, own goals, or missed penalties.
He stated that each game-week allows one free player transfer, with additional transfers costing four points. Player values can rise or fall depending on demand, and managers can deploy special “chips” such as the Wildcard, Triple Captain, Bench Boost, and Free Hit for strategic advantage.
The Africell Marketing Communications Manager, Kamanda Koroma, shared his enthusiasm for the initiative, noting that he has been a fantasy football participant for almost a decade; and that Africell FPL is designed to appeal to both passionate football followers and those who simply enjoy competitive games.
“This is not like console games such as FIFA; it is an inclusive, real-time, football-based competition open to everyone without restrictions,” Koroma stated. “It’s free to join, and the prizes are rewarding and transparent.”
He stated that the Africell Fantasy Premier League would run for the entire Premier League season, 38 game-weeks over ten months, and feature weekly, monthly, and end-of-season prizes. Weekly winners will receive a Yamix bundle, including SMS top-ups, data, and a one-month free subscription to Startimes, which broadcasts Premier League matches and other entertainment. And Monthly winners will receive NLe 3,500 and a customized jersey of their favorite Premier League team.
He said that at the end of the season, the top five overall performers will be rewarded, with the champion taking home NLe 100,000, second place NLe 70,000, third place Nle 60,000, fourth place Nle 45,000, and fifth places NLe 35,000.
Participation requires no payment or subscription fee; but entrants must have an Africell SIM registered in their name, an Afrimoney account to receive cash prizes.
Koroma added that Africell would maintain engagement through visual content, WhatsApp groups, podcasts, and regular social media updates, emphasizing that the company remains committed to transparency, credibility, and fairness in all competitions.
“This is part of our broader support for sports in Sierra Leone, from football to volleyball and basketball. We encourage everyone to join in, have fun, and be part of the Africell family,” Koroma concluded.
Interested subscribers can register now by entering the league code: “7uvl7d or click the link to auto join: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/7uvl7d and start building their dream team ahead of the new Premier League season. With free entry, enticing rewards, and a competitive spirit, Africell’s Fantasy Premier League promises to make the 2025/26 football season more thrilling than ever.
