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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Leone Stars Head Coach, Amidu Karim, expresses optimism ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Ethiopia on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Casablanca, Morocco.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Today\u2019s match against Ethiopia marks the coach\u2019s inaugural competitive fixture for the team, following victories in friendlies against Somalia and a draw against Benin shortly after assuming the role of head coach.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is our first match in the World Cup Qualifiers, and we are going to win it to put us in a better position going into the second match against Egypt on Sunday in Liberia,\u201d he says.He urged Sierra Leoneans to rally behind the team, emphasizing that their support would enhance the players\u2019 motivation and efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith your support, the sky will be our limit, So please, Sierra Leoneans, play your part and make the country proud,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

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

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