Sierra Leone U-17 Women’s Coach Names 20-Player Squad for FIFA Friendly Series

Head Coach Fatmata Turay has unveiled a 20-player squad to represent Sierra Leone in the First Preliminary Round of the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup qualifiers against the Ivory Coast.

The two-legged encounter will see the Sierra Leone side face their Ivorian counterparts on April 12, 2026, at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro. The return leg is scheduled for April 17, 2026, at the same venue.

The squad features a blend of promising young talents across all departments. In goal, Hawa Morison, Zainab Kamara, and Adama M. Kamara have been selected to provide cover between the posts.

The defensive lineup includes Fatmata T. Koroma, Martha Vandi Musu, Sengeh Isata Morie, and Rugiatu Jalloh, who are expected to anchor the team’s backline.

In midfield, Mabinty S. Conteh, Memunatu Bangura, Marian Sankoh, Marie Kabia, Hawanatu S. Bangura, and Fatmata E. Conteh have been tasked with controlling the tempo and creating scoring opportunities.

Leading the attack are Ruth M. Bawoh, Sarah A. Turay, Kadijatu Deen, Mariena M. Tua, Hawanatu Kabba, and Maseray Turay, who will spearhead

Sierra Leone’s quest for goals in the crucial qualifiers.
The matches are expected to be highly competitive, as both nations vie for progression to the next stage of the global tournament.