Sierra Leone New Coach Mohamed Kallon Secures 3-1 Victory Over Guinea-Bissau in World Cup Qualifier

By Inquirer Newspaper Last updated Mar 24, 2025

Sierra Leone’s national football team, under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Mohamed Kallon, delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Liberia. The win marked a new chapter for the Leone Stars, with Kallon making an immediate impact since taking charge of the team.
Before the match, Sierra Leone sat in fourth place in Group A, but the crucial three points from this victory propelled them to second place with eight points from five matches, breathing new life into their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Sierra Leone seized the advantage early in the match, taking the lead in the 19th minute after a defensive mistake by Guinea-Bissau. Mustapha Bundu, the forward for Plymouth Argyle, calmly slotted the ball home to give the Leone Stars a 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Sierra Leone doubled their advantage in the 61st minute through Musa Noel Kamara, who finished off a well-executed team move. However, Guinea-Bissau responded swiftly, reducing the deficit to 2-1 in the 68th minute through T. Monteiro, keeping the match in the balance.
With both teams pushing for more goals, Sierra Leone sealed the victory in the dying moments of the match. Ibrahim Turay struck in the final minutes to secure a 3-1 triumph, marking Sierra Leone’s second win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
While Sierra Leone currently sits in second place in Group A, their final standing after Matchday 5 will depend on the results of Friday’s fixtures:
Looking ahead, Sierra Leone will face a pivotal challenge on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, when they travel to Cairo to take on group leaders Egypt. A victory or at least a draw will be vital to keeping their World Cup dreams alive and securing a historic qualification.
The Leone Stars’ impressive performance on Thursday has given them a significant boost as they continue their quest for World Cup glory. Under Kallon’s leadership, Sierra Leone is showing promise, and fans will be hoping for a strong showing in the coming matches.