The Leone Stars, Sierra Leone’s Senior National Football Team, are gearing up for a crucial  2nd leg African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Qualifier against Ivory Coast on October 11, 2024 at SKD sports complex Liberia.

After a tough first-leg defeat where Ivory Coast triumphed 4-1 at Stade Laurent San Pedro, the Leone Stars are determined to bounce back in this high-stakes encounter.

Leone Stars’ head coach has announced the squad lineup ahead of the match, signaling a blend of experience and youthful energy to take on the formidable Ivorian side. Leading the defense is team captain Steven Caulker, alongside Abdul Jarjue Kabia, Nathaniel Jalloh, Emmanuel Samadiya, and Francis Koroma in goal.

The midfield will be anchored by Alhassan Koroma and Tyresse Fornah, with the attack spearheaded by Mustapha Bundu, Sullay Kaikai, and Amadou Bakayoko, who will be key in driving the offensive effort to turn the tide from the first-leg defeat.

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Starting Lineup:

23 Francis Koroma (GK)

12 Nathaniel Jalloh

19 Emmanuel Samadiya

5 Steven Caulker (C)

18 Abdul Jarjue Kabia

4 A Dummy Thing

8 Alhassan Koroma

13 Tyresse Fornah

10 Mustapha Bundu

9 Amadou Bakayoko

11 Sullay Kaikai

Substitutes:

1 Mohamed N. Kamara (GK)

16 Isaac Caulker

3 Mohamed Bangura

28 Sallieu Tarawalie

18 Ibrahim Sillah

13 Alpha Kamara

22 Momoh I. Room

6 Allusine Koroma

17 Issa Kallon

2 Nabieu Daffae

21 Rodney Michael

20 Alie Conteh

With this lineup, Leone Stars will be looking to secure a crucial victory to keep their AFCON 2025 qualification hopes alive. The team is under pressure to deliver, but with strategic adjustments, they are poised to put up a strong fight against Ivory Coast in this second-leg showdown.