Freetown — The Western Area Football Association (WAFA's) First Division and Female League championships kick-off today at the National Stadium in Freetown with defending champions, Sierra Leone Police (SLP) taking on newcomers, Dallarosa FC.

The earl kick-off of the day will also mark the opening ceremony of the Female League as holders Soccer Angels take on Amazons at the same venue.

The SLP, who for the second year in a row has failed to qualify for the Premier League, has launched a massive campaign to ensure this time they qualify for the top flight. The opening match against the Second Division champions will be a good test for the holders as Dallarosa FC made it to this stage with an unbeatable record in Second Division.

Elsewhere, the Soccer Angels and Amazons match has been described as very tough, as despite Angles winning the championship last season, they could not break the lads of Amazons. Both sides have strengthened their squads with new players, but Angels can boast of more experienced players than their opponents.

Meanwhile, Secretary General of WAFA, Abu Manley Conteh said the opening ceremony will be preceded with the presentation of the 2008/09 season's trophies, cash prizes and medals.

The First Division winner will bag Le1.5 million, 25 gold medals, and trophy; while the runners-up will receive Le1 million and 25 silver medals. The Second Division champions will receive Le1 million, 25 gold medals and a trophy, while the runners-up will take home Le750,000 and 25 silver medals.

The Female champions will receive Le1 million, 25 gold medals, and a trophy, while the runners-up will get Le750,000 and 25 silver medals.