Portsmouth secured promotion to the Championship after coming from behind to beat Barnsley 3-2.
Conor Shaughnessy scored the winning goal in the 89th minute, securing their return to the Championship for the first time since 2012.
Sierra Leonean striker Abu Kamara, who was on loan from Norwich City, played a vital role in the team’s success, recording ten goals and 11 assists throughout the season.
Barnsley’s Devante Cole opened the scoring in the sixth minute, but Portsmouth responded quickly, with Kusini Yengi equalizing three minutes later.
John McAtee put Barnsley back in front in the 59th minute, but two late goals from Colby Bishop and Conor Shaughnessy sealed the win for Portsmouth.
This victory marks Portsmouth’s return to the Championship after nine years. The team only needed a point to secure promotion, but the win also earned them the League One title.
The Fratton Park crowd went wild as the home fans celebrated on the pitch at the final whistle.
Kamara’s background
The versatile forward joined Portsmouth (Pompey) on a season-long loan deal from Norwich in July 2023.
He joined the Canaries when he was 10 years old and progressed through their academy, eventually signing his first professional deal in January 2021.
A couple of years later, he replaced Teemu Pukki in the 70th minute of a Championship defeat to Sheffield United, making his senior debut.
Kamara went on to make three appearances for the Canaries at the end of the 2022/23 campaign, featuring in matches against Rotherham and Blackpool as well.
