The officiating team for the upcoming friendly match between Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast will consist of officials from Benin Republic.

The friendly match will serve as a strategic move to bolster preparations for Ivory Coast Participation in the upcoming  African Cup of Nations.

Meanwhile, the Ivorian Football Federation has unveiled the list of 27 players ahead of their friendly clash with Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Saturday 6th January, 2024  at the Laurent Poukou De San. Pedro Stadium. The Sierra Leone Football Association has also announced a list of 21-man squad to face the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the upcoming international friendly.

The game will be under the watchful eyes of the below three FIFA badge Benin Referees :

Center Referee Ahomalnto  Dejinnanchi,(Benin)

Assistant 1 Koutou Gbemassiandan Narcisse(Benin)

Assistant 2 Dodometin Detondji Joe Cortex(Benin)

Commissioner: Eugene Diomande(Coted ‘Ivoire)

4th Official: Kpan Clement Franklin (Cote D’Ivoire)