Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, has unveiled a 25-man squad ahead of their highly anticipated AFCON 2025 qualifying double-header against Ivory Coast.
The matches are scheduled for October 11th and 15th, with the first encounter taking place in Ivory Coast and the second in Liberia.
Leone Stars head coach Amidu Karim faces a challenging task as several key players are sidelined due to injuries and fitness issues. Among the notable absentees is forward Musa Noah Kamara, widely known as Musa Tombo, who has been struggling with fitness and has missed crucial training sessions, casting doubt on his availability.
Additionally, midfielder Saidu Mansaray, also known as Malian, is out due to a knee injury confirmed by the team’s medical staff.
Despite these setbacks, Coach Karim has named a determined squad featuring several top players, including Augustus Kargbo, Hindolo Mustapha, Amadu Bakayoko, Mohamed N. Kamara, Abdul Jarjue Kabbia, and Emmanuel Samadia.
The squad is set to face the reigning champions in what promises to be a tough challenge.
Squad List:
Goalkeepers:
– Mohamed Nbalie Kamara
– Isaac Caulker
– Francis Koroma
Defenders:
– Steven Roy Caulker
– Abdul Jarjue Kabia
– Emmanuel Sahr Samadia
– Nathaniel Jalloh
– Mohamed Bangura
Midfielders:
– Alusine Koroma
– Alhassan Koroma
– Tyresse Fornah
– Ibrahim Sillah
– Abu Dumbuya
– Mustapha Bundu
– Momoh I. Kamara
– Rodney Michael
– Jonathan Sahr Morsay
– Sulaiman Borbor Kaikai
– Hindolo Thomas E. Mustapha
Forwards:
– Daniel Kanu
– Joshua Abdulai Koroma
– Nabieu Navas Daffae
– Amadou Bakayoko
– Augustus Kargbo
– Issa Kallon
The matches are expected to be a pivotal moment in Sierra Leone’s journey to secure a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the team keen to make a strong impression despite the challenges.
