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Sierra Leone Announces 38-Man Squad For Clash Against Super Eagles In 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

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Sierra Leone Announces 38-Man Squad For Clash Against Super Eagles In 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

Sierra Leone has introduced a 38-man squad for his or her upcoming Africa Cup of Nations
qualifying match in opposition to Nigeria.

The fixture is scheduled to happen on June 18 on the
Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia. Nonetheless, because of the Sierra Leone Soccer
Federation’s lack of ability to supply an appropriate venue in their very own nation, the match might be
hosted in Liberia.

The squad consists of notable foreign-based gamers akin to staff captain Steven Caulker,
Kamil Conteh, Alhaji Kamara, Idris Kanu, Lamin Conteh, Mohamed Kamara, and Daniel
Karim. Head coach John Keister should trim down the squad earlier than the staff begins
preparations for the sport.

At the moment positioned third in Group A, the Leone Stars have amassed 5 factors, trailing
Nigeria, who’re the group leaders, by 4 factors. They’re additionally two factors behind
Guinea-Bissau, who occupy the second spot. Sierra Leone might be wanting to safe a victory
on this essential fixture to enhance their possibilities of advancing within the Africa Cup of Nations.

Within the earlier encounter between these two groups, held in Abuja in June of the earlier
yr, the Tremendous Eagles managed to stage a comeback and safe a 2-1 victory over the
Leone Stars. Sierra Leone might be trying to flip the tables this time and emerge victorious on their house soil, albeit in a unique nation.

The choice of a big squad signifies the seriousness with which Sierra Leone is
approaching this fixture. The inclusion of skilled foreign-based gamers, together with the management of Steven Caulker, will present the staff with a robust basis as they put together to face the Nigerian aspect.

Because the match attracts nearer, John Keister could have the difficult activity of finalizing his
squad and formulating a sport plan to beat the Nigerian staff. The gamers will endure intensive coaching and tactical periods to make sure they’re well-prepared for the encounter.

All eyes might be on the Leone Stars as they search to safe an important victory in opposition to Nigeria and increase their possibilities of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations. The match guarantees to be an exhilarating contest, with each groups combating for a coveted spot within the prestigious event

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