Sierra Leone Reaches FIFA U-15 Round of 16 After Beating Lesotho
Osman Tolo Sesay Sierra Leone’s under-15 team advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan after defeating Lesotho 1-0 on Wednesday.
The victory in the Round of 32 keeps Sierra Leone’s campaign alive as the young players continue their bid for further progress in the international youth tournament.
Sierra Leone will face Kosovo later Wednesday as the competition continues.
The result marks another step forward for the young Sierra Leoneans, who are seeking to build on their performances and represent the country strongly on the international stage.
Sierra Leone’s Under-15 team strengthened its campaign at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan with consecutive victories over Türkiye and Djibouti before defeating Lesotho in the Round of 32.
The Young Shooting Stars began their winning run with a 5-1 victory over Türkiye on October 26, 2026, before recording an emphatic 5-0 win against Djibouti.
The two results gave Sierra Leone 10 goals across the matches while conceding just once, providing an encouraging response after the team’s earlier 2-1 defeat to Afghanistan on October 24.
Sierra Leone are scheduled to face Kosovo later Wednesday as the young players seek to extend their run in the competition.
The FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, being held in Baku, brings together young footballers from across the world in a tournament designed to provide international playing experience and support player development.