Sierra Leone has started preparing for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Leone Stars trained at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, the venue for the game on June 18. Sierra Leone’s head coach, John Keister, announced a 38-man squad for the qualifier, and he is expected to cut down the list before the game.
Sierra Leone is currently third on the Group A table with five points from four games, four points behind leaders Nigeria and two adrift of second-placed Guinea-Bissau. The Leone Stars need to win the game to keep their hopes of making it to Cote d’Ivoire 2023 alive. Nigeria won the reverse fixture 2-1 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja in June.
The Leone Stars will have to bring their best game to beat the Super Eagles, who are in good form after winning their last two games in the qualifying campaign. Sierra Leone’s preparation for the game is crucial, and Keister will have to make sure his players are ready physically and mentally. The game will be a test of Sierra Leone’s strength and determination to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
In conclusion, Sierra Leone has started preparing for their crucial game against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Leone Stars need to win the game to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations alive. The game will be a tough one for Sierra Leone, but they have the talent and determination to cause an upset. They will have to prepare well and give their best performance to beat the Super Eagles.
