AFCON Preview: Sierra Leone vs Chad – Predictions & Lineups
Chad will make history with their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearance as they take on Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. This match is pivotal for both sides in their Group G qualifiers campaign.
Match Preview
Sierra Leone’s World Cup journey remains alive after a 2-2 comeback draw against Burkina Faso in June. Goals from Augustus Kargbo and Amadou Bakayoka salvaged a point for the Leone Stars, keeping their World Cup aspirations intact. Currently fourth in Group A, Sierra Leone is just one point behind Guinea-Bissau, who occupy the playoff spot.
Head coach Amidu Karim aims to build on their strong performance as they kick off their AFCON qualifiers. In their last AFCON campaign, Sierra Leone exited at the group stage with one win, two draws, and three losses.
Chad, ranked 178th in the FIFA rankings, enters the match on the back of a tough World Cup qualifying campaign, losing all four matches. However, after defeating Mauritius with a 3-1 aggregate in the AFCON preliminaries, Chad’s coach, Kavin Nicaise, hopes to reverse their fortunes.
Team News
Sierra Leone’s head coach, Amidu Karim, has named a 25-man squad for this crucial fixture, while Chad’s coach, Kavin Nicaise, has also released his lineup.
Sierra Leone Possible Starting XI: Kamara; Samadiya, Dunai, Kabia, Kakay; P. Koroma, A. Koroma, Sillah; Kargbo, Kanu, Sullay Kaikai
Chad Possible Starting XI: Mbaynaissem; Titnanbaye, Abdaraman, Abdoulaye; Allarabaye, Abanga, Youssouf, Mbogo; Kita, Masra, Djedanoum
Both teams aim for a strong start in their quest for a spot in AFCON 2024 in Morocco.
