The Leone Stars have safely landed in Monrovia, Liberia, as they gear up for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville.
The team is said to be in high spirits and fully focused, with training sessions continuing as they fine-tune preparations for the must-win encounter.
Their arrival follows a hard-fought 1β1 draw against Guinea-Bissau on Thursday, September 4, at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau.
Veteran striker Kei Kamara put Sierra Leone ahead in first-half stoppage time after latching onto a Sallieu Tarawallie assist. However, Mama BaldΓ© struck in the 74th minute to salvage a point for the Djurtus, denying the Leone Stars maximum points.
The result left Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau still neck-and-neck in Group A, with the Leone Stars on nine points and Guinea-Bissau on seven, as both nations continue their pursuit of a first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification.
Sierra Leoneβs next fixture against Ethiopia in Monrovia is now seen as pivotal in shaping their qualification hopes, with fans eager for a victory to keep their World Cup dream alive.
