The Sierra Leone U-17 team faced a disappointing exit from the WAFU A U-17 tournament after a narrow 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau.
This defeat solidified their struggles throughout the competition, marking the end of their campaign.
Sierra Leone’s journey in the tournament started on a challenging note, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Mali in their opening match.
Despite the setback, the young Sierra Stars managed to regroup and turned the tide with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mauritania, raising hopes of advancing in the tournament.
However, the clash with Guinea-Bissau was both pivotal and tragic for Sierra Leone.
With both teams pushing for a crucial victory, the game was fierce but ultimately decided by a single goal.
Despite their efforts, Sierra Leone could not find the equalizer, and the result sealed their fate in the tournament.