Leone Stars Head Coach Da Rosa Unveils 25-Man Squad for DR Congo Doubleheader
Sia Lucy Kannah Leone Stars Head Coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has unveiled his 25-man squad as Sierra Leone prepares for a crucial two-legged encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
With the team seeking to revive its qualifying campaign, the French tactician has assembled a blend of foreign-based professionals and locally based players for the upcoming fixtures.
The squad comprises three goalkeepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders and eight forwards.
Goalkeepers: Mamadou Jalloh (VPS Vaasan, Finland), Francis Koroma (Katsina United, Nigeria) and Ibrahim Sesay (Alashkert FC, Armenia).
Defenders: Abdulai Juma Bah (Augsburg FC, Germany), Emmanuel Samadia (Hartford FC, USA), Alpha Turay (El Gouna, Egypt), Sallieu Tarawallie (FC Kallon, Sierra Leone), MJ Kamson-Kamara (Kilmarnock FC, Scotland), Osman Kakay (Kosice FC, Slovakia) and Mohamed Fofanah (East End Lions, Sierra Leone).
Midfielders: Saidu Bah Kamara (Commercial Bank, Ethiopia), Tyrese Fornah (Northampton FC, England), Samuel Bekoe (Hafia FC, Guinea), Ibrahim Turay (Stjarnan FC, Iceland), Saidu Fofanah (Wolaitta Dicha, Ethiopia), Momoh I. Kamara (Elfsborg IF, Sweden) and Ra’ees Bangura Williams (Cambridge United, England).
Forwards: Santigie Yusuf Sesay (Arsenal Tivat, Montenegro), Alhassan Koroma (Baniyas, UAE), Daniel Kanu (Notts County, England), Malachi Jones (New York City, USA), Sullay Kaikai (Cambridge United, England), Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers, England), Idris Kanu (Barnet, England) and Alie Conteh (Inter Turku FC, Finland).
The Leone Stars will begin the two-legged qualifying encounter with an away fixture against DR Congo on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 PM.
The return leg will take place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, where Sierra Leone will look to secure a positive result in the tie.
