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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Musa Noah Kamara, also known as Musa Tombo, has unexpectedly been chosen to join the national football team for the upcoming friendly against Ivory Coast on January 6th, 2024.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The skilled striker, absent from the national team for months and not selected for the last 2026 World Cup qualifiers, has left fans longing for his return to the pitch in the national colors.<\/p>\n

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has recently revealed their 21-man squad for the Ivory Coast clash, including Musa Tombo among the strikers. This announcement has triggered joy and celebration among his fans, who took to social media to express excitement, congratulating Musa Tombo and thanking the national coach, Amidu, for giving him the chance to represent the country again.Nevertheless, not everyone shares this enthusiasm. Some Sierra Leoneans have voiced concerns on social media about the reasoning behind Musa Tombo\u2019s national duty call-up. While acknowledging his talent, critics highlight his absence from standard football matches and the Sierra Leone Premier League, questioning his fitness and training due to the extended break from competitive play.<\/p>\n

As the nation eagerly awaits the friendly match, Musa Tombo\u2019s inclusion in the squad has sparked a debate among football enthusiasts. Supporters anticipate a positive impact from his return, while skeptics remain cautious, questioning the logic behind his selection given his recent lack of match practice and absence from league competitions. The Ivory Coast match is set to be closely monitored, with fans eagerly anticipating Musa Tombo\u2019s performance on his return to the national stage.<\/p>\n

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