Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, has fallen from 121st to 129th in the latest FIFA rankings, marking a new low for the country on the global stage.

This decline follows a disappointing campaign in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, which saw the team struggle both offensively and defensively.

In six AFCON qualifying matches, Sierra Leone managed to score only five goals while conceding ten, highlighting key weaknesses in both attack and defense.

The team’s lackluster performance resulted in missed opportunities to secure vital points, ultimately contributing to their drop in the rankings.

The downward trend has sparked widespread concern among fans and football stakeholders, with many calling for a comprehensive review of the team’s strategies, coaching, and player selection. “The current state of our national team requires urgent attention,” a local sports analyst noted. “We need to focus on building a stronger squad and addressing the tactical flaws that have been evident in recent matches.”

The latest FIFA rankings serve as a wake-up call for Sierra Leone to regroup and prepare for upcoming competitions, Fans eagerly await the team’s next steps as they hope for a resurgence on the international stage.