The Sierra Leone U-17 Women’s National Team has on Friday, May 22, 2026, safely arrived in Lomé, Togo, ahead of their decisive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers second preliminary round clash against Benin.

The delegation, led by the Head of Women’s Football, Haja Ramatulai Kamara, touched down in the Togolese capital in high spirits as preparations intensify for the important double-header encounter.

According to team officials, the first leg of the qualifier is scheduled for May 25, 2026, with the return leg set for May 29, 2026. Both fixtures will be played in Lomé.

Team sources say the young Sierra Leonean side is fully focused and determined to deliver strong performances as they pursue a place in the next stage of the competition. The winner of the two-legged tie between Sierra Leone and Benin will advance to face the victor of the matchup between Nigeria and Guinea.

The upcoming fixtures represent a major step in the team’s quest to secure qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with expectations high for a spirited display from the young squad.