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The city of Bo is buzzing with anticipation as Sierra Leone’s U-17 female team gears up for a crucial encounter against Guinea in the second round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2025 African Qualifiers.
Fresh off an impressive victory over the Central African Republic in the preliminary stage, the young Leonean stars are now eyeing a step closer to the global stage.
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Southern Arena will play host to the first leg of this decisive tie. Both teams have settled into Bo, with the Guinean squad arriving earlier this week, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling contest. Sierra Leone’s squad, under the watchful eyes of Fatmata Turay with support from her technical team, has intensified preparations, fine-tuning tactics and strategies to counter their West African opponents.
This qualification campaign marks the 10th edition of the African U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification, a biennial international youth football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It serves as the pathway for Africa’s top young female talents to secure a place at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco this year.
A total of four teams from Africa will qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, alongside Morocco, who have automatically qualified as hosts. This means the competition is fierce, with teams battling to secure one of the coveted spots on the world stage.
The stakes are high—only the winner of this two-legged affair will progress to the final round of qualification, where they will face either Ivory Coast or Burundi. With the return leg set for March 15 in Bamako, Mali, the young Sierra Leonean side knows the importance of securing a strong result at home.
Team captain, Fatmata Tonkolili Koroma, exuded confidence ahead of the encounter, stating, “We have worked hard, and we believe in our abilities. Playing at home is an advantage, and we will give everything to make our country proud.”
The Southern Arena is expected to be filled with passionate fans eager to rally behind the team, adding to the electric atmosphere. With the nation’s hopes resting on their shoulders, the U-17 women are determined to continue their journey towards a historic World Cup qualification.
As matchday approaches, all eyes will be on Bo, where Sierra Leone’s rising stars aim to shine once again.
