SIERRA LEONE QUALIFIES FOR AFCON 2022

 

Sierra Leone qualify for AFCON for the first time since 1996, after they have defeated Benin in the last qualifying match. The match was suspended two times before they select a specific date to take place at General Lansana Conte Stadium in Conakry, Guinea.

Sierra Leone ended their crisis against Benin, breaking a record for the qualification of AFCON 2022 after a very long period.

Sierra Leone's golden period was during the 1990s, qualifying for both the 1994 and 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. However, they were forced to withdraw from the next two editions due to the Sierra Leone Civil War.

Leone Star overtake Benin to land on the second position in Group L with a goal advantage.

It's a powerful day for the Sierra Leoneans after they've waited for a very long period of time to see this achievement happening. People are jubilating and roaming all over the country.

Benin lost 1-0 the last time out to Gernot Rohr’s Nigeria, while the Leone Stars recorded a 0-0 draw in Maseru, Lesotho.

Michel Dussuyer’s side needs a draw to guarantee their place in the biennial African football showpiece, while victory for John Keister’s team will send Sierra Leone through.

But the Benin side couldn't make it after they were defeated at General Lansana Conte Stadium in Conakry, Guinea.

Full Time Result:

Sierra Leone 1-0 Benin

19 mins Kei Ansu Kamara (Pen)

GROUP L

Pos Team P W D L +/- PTS

1 Nigeria

6 4 2 0 +7 14

2 Sierra Leone

6 0 4 1 0 7

3 Benin

6 2 1 2 -1 7

4 Lesotho

6 0 3 3 -6 3

Kei Ansu Kamara secured the 3 points for Sierra Leone after he netted a penalty in the first half.

The forwarder has now netted six (goals) and have played 1,084 minutes for Sierra Leone.

The players tried as best as they can to send their country to the next stage. It was an amazing match worth watching.

Benin players fought for a draw or a possible win but it was too difficult for them to handle the situation, after the opponent team play as best as they can to stop them.