The Sierra Leone National Football team, known as the Leone Stars, underwent a rigorous training session at the Southern Arena in preparation for the upcoming 2023 AFCON qualifiers. They are set to face the formidable Super Eagles of Nigeria on June 18, 2023, at the SKD Stadium in Liberia. It promises to be an intriguing match as Nigeria has called up all their top players for the encounter.
As the current leaders of the group, Nigeria is determined to maintain their status and secure qualification for the Total Energies AFCON 2023. On the other hand, Sierra Leone has assembled their strongest squad, including notable players such as Donald Kamara, Prince Barrie, and Mohamed Kamara (Mahrez) from East End Lions.
The chances of Leone Stars qualifying for the AFCON hinge on the following scenarios:
- Sierra Leone secured a victory against Nigeria.
- Sao Tome defeating Bissau.
- A draw between Sao Tome and Bissau, coupled with a win for Leone Stars against the Super Eagles.
However, failure to meet these conditions could result in Sierra Leone's elimination from the tournament:
- Bissau emerging victorious against Sao Tome while Leone Stars settle for a draw.