Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) President 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚 expressed his disappointment and deep frustration as he bid farewell to the Leone Stars players, following the team’s two devastating defeats to Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea in the 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐄nergies AFCON 2027 Qualifiers.
Addressing the players before their departure to their respective clubs, the President acknowledged the disappointment felt by the nation while urging the players to remain united, take responsibility and continue working hard.
Equatorial Guinea picked up their first victory of the campaign in the same section as Loren Zuniga scored inside the opening minute of a 1-0 win over Sierra Leone in neutral Yaounde.
DR Congo lead the group with six points, followed by Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea on three each, while Sierra Leone are still searching for their first point.
In Group F, Burkina Faso moved onto four points following a 1-0 victory over Central African Republic in Casablanca.
Teenager Aboubacar Camara scored the decisive goal on the hour mark in only his second senior international appearance.
Mauritania, who have three points, and Benin, who have one, complete their Matchday 2 programmes when they meet in Abidjan on Tuesday.