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  • Sunday, 22 June 2025

"Battle-Ready Leone Stars: SLFA Unveils 21-Man Squad for Ivory Coast Clash"

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has made a pivotal announcement, revealing the 21-man squad set to face the Elephants of Ivory Coast on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in Abidjan.

 

The carefully curated squad, comprising goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and strikers, reflects the strategic choices made by the coaching staff to secure victory in the upcoming clash.

 

**Goalkeepers:**

1. Daniel Kamara

2. Francis Koroma

 

**Defenders:**

3. Abubakarr Samura

4. Emmanuel Samadiya

5. Yusuf Sesay

6. Abdulai Juma Bah

7. Edward Bello Yillah

8. Saidu Mansaray

 

**Midfielders:**

9. Saidu Bah Kamara

10. Adebayo Black

11. Ibrahim Turay

12. Salieu Bah

13. Joseph Cleveland

14. Mohamed Fofana

15. John T. Kamara

16. Samuel Bekoe

17. Quame Quee

18. Alpha Turay

 

**Strikers:**

19. Musa Noah Kamara

20. Alie Conteh

21. Abu Komeh Musa

 

The anticipation for this face-off is heightened by the memory of the dramatic 2-2 draw in 2022 when Sierra Leone scored a last-minute equalizer against Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations.

 

While the squad announcement is a testament to the careful consideration of player capabilities, it also underscores the determination of Leone Stars to secure victory on foreign soil.

 

The clash against Ivory Coast holds significant importance for both teams, making this squad announcement a crucial moment for Sierra Leonean football enthusiasts. As the nation eagerly awaits the outcome, the SLFA's strategic selection aims to bring pride and success to Leone Stars in this high-stakes encounter.

 

This announcement sets the stage for an exciting match, and fans are eagerly counting down the days until the Leone Stars take the field at the Laurent Pokou Stadium.

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