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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Sierra Leone National Team, Leone Stars have intensified training ahead of their AFCON qualification match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria next month.<\/p>\n

<\/a>In intensifying the training, the head coach for the team, John Keister organized a test match between the team and the Murray Town Rovers FC which ended with a 1-0 win for the national team and coupled with other teams respectively.<\/p>\n

The training may resume on Monday 29th May, 2023 at the Murray town playing field from 4 pm to 6 pm.With the intensity of the training, it is believed that the players will be fitted and prepared for the match as the country awaits nothing but a win.<\/p>\n

Leone Stars will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria on 18th June 2023 at the SKD Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Sierra Leone National Team, Leone Stars have intensified training ahead of their AFCON qualification match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria next month. 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