By Joseph S. Conteh
Sierra Leone clinched a dramatic 1-0 victory against Ivory Coast in their latest AFCON qualifier, thanks to a late goal from striker Amadou Bakayoko.
The closely contested match saw Sierra Leone battle hard throughout, with Bakayoko’s towering header in the dying moments securing all three points for the home side.
This crucial result moves Sierra Leone up to third place in their group, now with 4 points from their opening fixtures. The team will be buoyed by this performance as they prepare to face Chad and Zambia in their next qualifying matches, with sights firmly set on a place at the AFCON 2025 tournament.
Head coach Amidu Karim praised his players’ resilience and determination, saying, This was a massive win for us. The boys showed real heart and character to get the job done against a tough Ivory Coast side. We’ll enjoy this result, but now our focus turns to the next challenges ahead.
