The Sierra Leone national senior team, Leone Stars, has safely arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex, where the team will be looking to secure a vital victory on the road to qualification.
The traveling delegation consists of 17 home-based players who have been rigorously preparing over the past few weeks. They are joined by veteran Major League Soccer (MLS) striker Kei Kamara,
whose experience and leadership are expected to be key assets for the team. Upon arrival in Monrovia, the squad engaged in light recovery sessions to shake off the fatigue from their journey from Sierra Leone. Full training sessions are set to continue on Tuesday morning as the team fine-tunes its tactics and strategies for the must-win encounter.
A total of eight foreign-based players are expected to join the squad in Monrovia before the match. Among them is highly-rated France-based defender Juma Bah, who is scheduled to arrive in camp by Tuesday evening. His inclusion will be a major boost for the team’s defensive setup, as Sierra Leone looks to field its strongest lineup against Guinea-Bissau.
The Leone Stars are determined to put on a strong performance and keep their World Cup dream alive. The team has shown resilience and steady progress, and under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Mohamed Kallon, hopes are high for a successful qualifying campaign. Kallon, a former Leone Stars captain and one of Sierra Leone’s greatest footballers, has brought fresh energy and tactical discipline to the squad. His deep knowledge of the game and his experience at the highest level are expected to inspire the players and maximize their potential on the field.
Fans back home and across the region are rallying behind the team, hopeful that this time Leone Stars will secure qualification for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. With a mix of seasoned professionals and promising young talent, Sierra Leone is ready to take on Guinea-Bissau and push forward in the qualifiers.
The entire nation will be watching closely as Leone Stars take the field on March 20, aiming to make history and bring Sierra Leone one step closer to the global stage.
