The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the National Senior Men’s Team of Sierra Leone, Leone Stars, gears up to face the Walias of Ethiopia in an intense clash at the Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium Casablanca.

Ethiopia and Sierra Leone get the ball rolling in Group A of the World Cup qualifiers when they go head to head at the Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on Wednesday.

Following their forgettable Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaigns, both sides will head into the group opener looking to begin their quest for a World Cup debut in 2026 on a winning note.

Sierra Leone, returned to winning ways last time out as they edged out Somalia 2-0 when the two nations squared off in a friendly matchup at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid on October 14.

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Ethiopia on the other hand wrapped up another disappointing 2023 AFCON qualifying campaign on September 8 when they suffered a 1-0 loss against seven-time African champions Egypt.

Sierra Leone, absent from the World Cup group stage since 2013, aims for redemption, while Ethiopia, having come close in 2014, strives for their first-ever World Cup appearance despite recent struggles.

Match Details:

Kick-Off: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium Casablanca
Previous Meeting (2018): Sierra Leone faced a 1-0 defeat against Ethiopia.

Current Form:
Ethiopia, having secured a 1-0 victory in their last encounter, aims for a second consecutive home win against Sierra Leone.
Ethiopia has not scored more than two goals in their last ten matches, with no goals in half of those games.
Sierra Leone enters the match following two defeats in their last two African qualifiers against Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau.
Sierra Leone also comes off a positive note with a 2-0 victory in a friendly against Somalia.

When is the match?
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 15, 19:00 PM Sierra Leonean time.
Venue: Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium Casablanca.

Ticket Information:
Fans eager to witness this exciting clash can find ticket details on the official national team websites.

Where can you watch and follow the game?
The game will be broadcast live on the official website of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) and their YouTube channel.
Catch the action on Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) and AYV Television for those following from home.

Additional Coverage:
For in-depth pre- and post-game analyses, stay connected with Sierra Leone’s top digital platform, Sierraloaded, on their social media accounts.

Get ready for an exhilarating showdown as Sierra Leone and Ethiopia lock horns in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The Addis Ababa National Stadium will be the battleground for this captivating encounter. Stay tuned for the action, and let the countdown to kick-off begin!