Kallon Secures First Win as Leone Stars Coach in World Cup Qualifier
By: Mohamed Toby Kargbo
Mohamed Kallon, Sierra Leone’s most decorated footballer, has marked his debut as head coach with a crucial victory, as Leone Stars defeated Guinea-Bissau 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on Friday.
The win propels Sierra Leone to second place in Group A with eight points, just two behind leaders Egypt.
Captain Mustapha Bundu opened the scoring in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error. Musa Noah Kamara doubled the lead in the second half before Guinea-Bissau’s Monteiro pulled one back. Deep into stoppage time, substitute Momoh Kamara set up Ibrahim Turay for a 90+5′ winner, sealing the three points.
Kallon’s next challenge comes against group leaders Egypt in Cairo on Tuesday, March 25. Egypt, currently on 10 points, will first face Ethiopia in their final first-round match. A victory over Ethiopia would extend their lead to 13 points ahead of the Sierra Leone clash.
