The Sparrow Hawks of Togo have defeated the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone by three goals to nil in a friendly match on Thursday.

Sierra Leone kicked off its African Cup Of Nations 2023 campaign with Togo friendly on Thursday at the Mardan multi-purpose stadium in Aksu, Antalya, Turkey but it ended in a defeat.

Today’s friendly game was the first meeting between the two sides since 2007.

Sierra Leone head coach John Keister had handed five debutants a chance to prove themselves in Leone Stars’ first International friendly test match.

Bolton’s striker Amadou Bakayoko, Panetolikos winger Jonathan Sahr Morsay, Kamil Conteh from Watford, German-based holding midfielder Ibrahim Sillah and left-back Alex Bangura all made their debut in Thursday’s defeat.

After Togo defeat, Leone Stars will be playing against Liberia and Congo Brazzaville to showcase the strength of the squad ahead of the AFCON 2023 qualifiers which will commence in June.

Sierra Leone will kick off their African Cup Of Nations 2023 campaign with Togo friendly on Thursday at the Mardan multi-purpose stadium in Aksu, Antalya, Turkey.

Both nations wrapped up their training sessions today ahead of test cracker as Leone Stars goes in high spirit hoping to get its first win in the three line up friendly encounters.

Speaking to the SLFA Media, the newly appointed squad skipper Steven Caulker is optimistic that the “team has great potentials and we are positive that the team can do great things.” Adding that the team is full of young and passionate players that are enthusiastic to play football.”





Both the West African neighbours have played seven times in all competitions, with the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the disadvantage with only a win, five defeats and a draw.

Today’s friendly game will be the first meeting between the two sides since 2007.

Sierra Leone head Coach, John Keista has  handed five debutants a chance to prove themselves in Leone Stars First international friendly test against against Togo.

The debutants are  Bolton Wanderers Forward Amadou Bakayoko who was reportedly having a muscle Problem is having leading the attack. John Sahr Morsay from Greece, Cambur  defender, Alex Bangura, Kamail Bangura and Ibrahim Sillah are the new debutants  against the Sparrows of Togo.