Sierra Leone vs Zambia, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 14': Ibrahim Sillah (Sierra Leone) Yellow Card at 14'
- 31': Emmanuel Banda (Zambia) Yellow Card at 31'
- 49': Tyrese Fornah (Sierra Leone) Yellow Card at 49'
- 54': Emmanuel Banda (Zambia) Goal at 54'
- 59': Yeami Dunia (Sierra Leone) Yellow Card at 59'
- 61': Alusine Pagal Koroma (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 61'
- 66': Alie Conteh (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Abu Diaby Dumbuya (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Golden Mafwenta (Zambia) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Clatous Chama (Zambia) Substitution at 69'
- 71': Kennedy Musonda (Zambia) Goal at 71'
- 76': Moses Turay (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Alhaji Kamara (Sierra Leone) Substitution at 76'
- 80': Francisco Mwepu (Zambia) Substitution at 80'
- 90'+1': Rally Bwalya (Zambia) Substitution at 91'
- 90'+2': Jackson Kampamba (Zambia) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 ZAM |
SLE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 47.4 | Possession | 52.6 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zambia | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 6 | +9 | 12 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 6 | -5 | 5 |
| 4 | Chad | 6 | -7 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Sierra Leone (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Francis Koroma (GK) |
| 15 | Yeami Dunia  |
| 2 | Nathaniel Jalloh |
| 19 | Emmanuel Samadia |
| 21 | Rodney Michael |
| 11 | Sullay Kaikai |
| 22 | Tyrese Fornah |
| 18 | Ibrahim Sillah |
| 9 | Amadou Bakayoko |
| 7 | Augustus Kargbo |
| 24 | Issa Kallon |
Zambia (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Toaster Nsabata (GK) |
| 14 | Kabaso Chongo |
| 13 | Stoppila Sunzu |
| 20 | Obino Chisala |
| 4 | Frankie Musonda |
| 15 | Kelvin Kapumbu |
| 12 | Emmanuel Banda |
| 10 | Kings Kangwa |
| 19 | Kennedy Musonda |
| 7 | Kelvin Kampamba |
| 22 | Joseph Sabobo |
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