“We Are Going to Beat Ivory Coast to Change The Course of History” – Coach Alhaji Foray

The Sierra Leone National Senior Male Team Coach Alhaji Foray has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness to change the course of history by  securing their first victory against Ivory Coast.

He made this statement during a press conference aimed at providing an update on the Leone Stars’ preparations for their upcoming friendly game against the Elephants on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro

He made this statement in a press conference held to give an update on the Leone Stars Preparations ahead of their friendly game against the Elephantso

The last time the two team met was in 2022 when Sierra Leone scored a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nation.

The gaffer expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and the players’ dedication to showcasing their skills on the field. Foray emphasized the significance of the match, highlighting its role in preparing the players for the CHAN competition and the looming AFCON qualifiers in March.

Sierra Leone’s coach Alhaji Foray challenged the Elephants by revealing that “It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Cote d’Ivoire play, but we think that Cote d’Ivoire has a good team and it will make a good CAN.” But, we are going to beat Ivory Coast in this friendly match to change the course of history because Sierra Leone has never beat Ivory Coast. We have prepared ourselves well to change the scenario,” he said

Meanwhile, the Sierra Leone Football Association has confirmed another friendly match with the Atlas Lion of Morocco on the 11 January 2023.

With twenty three Players assembled by Coach Foray, Leone Stars have concluded training ahead of  today’ s friendly encounter against The Elephants of Ivory Coast.