Sierra Leonean German Professional Footballer and Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger has in an interview with AYV Television sent an inspiring message to Leone Stars team ahead of their 2021 AFCON Qualifiers against Benin.

The Chelsea defender informed Leone Stars that they should have it in mind that the whole country is behind them. The soccer star said even with the pressure they are getting; they should consider that it is all about sport.

He said Leone Stars will make history if they qualify to Africa Cup of Nations because since 1996, Sierra Leone had not made it to the Africa Cup of Nations. He urged the team to be serious and fight very hard to make it possible for Sierra Leone to qualify. Rudiger said the team is so close to qualify and there is possibility for them to succeed as this is the only game they have at hand to qualify them.

He emphasized that, the team have their full support. He pleaded to the team to make them proud.