Sierra Leone’s national football team marked a successful start under new head coach Mohamed Kallon, securing a commanding 3-1 victory against Guinea-Bissau in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match took place at the S.K.D Sports Complex, Liberia, where the team showcased their determination and skill.
Mustapha Bundu opened the scoring for Sierra Leone in the 19th minute, giving the home side an early advantage. The momentum continued as Musa Noah Kamara, known as Tombo, extended the lead with a goal in the 61st minute. However, Guinea-Bissau responded with a goal from Monteiro in the 68th minute, narrowing the scoreline.
In a dramatic conclusion, Ibrahim Turay, nicknamed Computer, secured the victory for Sierra Leone with a late goal in stoppage time (90+6), bringing the final score to 3-1.
With this important win, Sierra Leone climbs to second place in their qualifying group, now holding eight points from five matches, just behind Egypt, who leads with ten points. The victory not only bolsters the Leone Stars’ hopes of advancing in the qualifiers but also sets the stage for their upcoming match against Egypt, a critical encounter in their pursuit of World Cup qualification.