By Hassan Osman Kargbo
Following their recent 2:1 win against Djibouti at the EL Abdul Stadium in Morocco, the Sierra Leone National Men’s team, Leone Stars, has secured a vital point against Burkina Faso in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Leone Stars came from two goals down to earn a vital 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso. Goals from Augustus Kargbo and Amadou Bakayoko earned Leone Stars the draw in a hard fight but still worth it after all.
In a fascinating encounter on Monday 11 June 2024, Leone Stars fought back from a 2:0 deficit in the first half to secure a 2:2 draw against Burkina Faso. This hard-earned point showcases the resilience and determination of the team.
Kodus to the boys for their incredible comeback!
The draw has helped Leone Stars to secured a strong position in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They’re currently in 4th position with five points after 4 matches played. They’re tide with Burkina Faso in 3rd place with five points each and they are one point behind the second place team Guinea-Bissau. Whiles Egypt is leading the group with 10 points.
After the match Leone Stars Head Coach, Amidu Karim, noted that he is trying to develop a healthy squad as they pull off the wheels to hit beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
He made this remark immediately after Leone Stars’ resilient 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso on Monday in Bamako, Mali.
Daunted by the first half 2-0 bite, Coach Amidu Karim said fear crawled up his spine as he developed bad feeling. “But I went into the locker room and calmed down our boys, assuring them that it was not over yet; we can still make it,” he maintained.
On the outing, Amidu Karim described the two matches (against Djibouti and Burkina Faso) as difficult. “Because we prepared for them, we were able to conquer,” he said.
From gloom repository to cheerful anthology, Monday night was full of expressions of all sorts. The 2-2 result changed social media comments from pile of disgusting outbursts to renewed pieces of veneration and compliments for a team all are well pleased with.
“Good performance from the whole team. Two matches, four points. Impressive!” said one.
“Good results. Happy for the boys. They fought for it and made us proud,” declared another.
On the selection of Davies, one rightly confessed his defeat saying, “He’s displayed exceptional prowess and footballing leadership. I was one of those who were very critical of his selection but now he’s vindictive and proved us wrong. What a player!”
Of the six matches through which he has led Leone Stars, Amidu Karim has won two, drawn three, and lost one, making his standing admirable as a home-grown coach.
