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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Sierra Leone national team captain, Steven Caulker, has silenced critics questioning his fitness and age by assuring he\u2019s ready to deliver on the pitch if selected.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a recent interview with the delegation\u2019s media team in Morocco, Caulker addressed concerns about his limited playing time this season due to a player-manager role he undertook in Spain.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a long career with 15 years of facing criticism,\u201d Caulker said. \u201cPeople can question my selection, but I\u2019m not worried.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the doubts, Caulker emphasized his experience and leadership qualities. \u201cThe boys have the responsibility to play and win, and I\u2019ll guide them,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n

His ultimate dream? Seeing Sierra Leone compete in the World Cup and win the African Cup of Nations. \u201cWe have incredibly talented young players who deserve a shot at the best leagues,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

With the crucial home match against Djibouti fast approaching on June 5th, the Leone Stars, ranked 126th globally, are clear favorites against their 192nd-ranked opponents. The encounter will take place at the 15,000-seat Ben M\u2019Hamed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.<\/p>\n

A victory against Djibouti would be a significant boost for Sierra Leone\u2019s World Cup qualifying campaign.<\/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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