Leone Stars Name Starting XI for AFCON 2027 Qualifier Against DR Congo

 The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has officially unveiled the starting lineup for the Leone Stars’ highly anticipated 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) today.
 
Head Coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has named a formidable Starting XI as the national team looks to secure a vital result in today’s showdown.
 
Leading the charge will be defender Osman Kakay, who has been handed the captain’s armband (number 2). He will anchor a defense that includes Ibrahim Sesay (23) in goal, alongside Sallieu Tarawallie (18), Abdulai Juma Bah (21), and MJ Kamson-Kamara (4).
 
In the midfield and attacking third, the Leone Stars will look to Saidu Bah Kamara (22), Idriss Kanu (11), and Ibrahim Turay (13) to control the tempo. The offensive threat will be spearheaded by Alie Conteh (20), Momoh I. Kamara (17), and Alhassan Koroma (8).
 
The coaching staff has also named a deep bench to provide tactical flexibility and fresh legs when needed. The substitutes list includes goalkeepers Mamadou Jalloh and Francis Koroma, alongside outfield players Alpha Turay, Mohamed Fofanah, Samuel Bekoe, Saidu Fofanah, Tyresse Fornah, Papay Gumba Mansaray, Ra’ees Bangura Williams, Santigie Yusuf Sesay, Augustus Kargbo, and Daniel Kanu.
 
Today’s match is being billed as a critical fixture in the race to qualify for the 2027 tournament. The Leone Stars will be relying on strong home support and a disciplined tactical display to overcome a tough DR Congo side.
 
Fans across the nation are urged to rally behind the team as they take on the Leopards in this pivotal AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.