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Sierra Leone defender Steve Caulker announces retirement from international football

Sierra Leone defender Steve Caulker announces retirement from international football

Sierra Leone captain Steven Caulker has announced his retirement from international football, Afrosport reports. Caulker, who played for England in 2012 before deciding to join Sierra Leone nine years later, has been a key figure in the Leone Stars team in recent times. The 32-year-old, who played 20 times for the West Africans, made history two years ago when he led Sierra Leone to their first...

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Ivory Coast, Egypt, Morocco win as draws dominate Friday action

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ivory Coast releases 25-man list for Sierra Leone double-header

Emerse Fae, head coach of Ivory Coast, has named a star-studded 25-man team for his side’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone next month. The 40-year-old AFCON 2023-winning manager has called upon Villarreal defender Eric Bailly, who missed the tournament they won as hosts, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessie, Manchester United forward Amad Diallo, Philippe Krasso, and first choice goalkeeper Yahia Fofana....

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Osimhen’s brilliance prevails for the Super Eagles but defensive weakness poses questions

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Osimhen’s brilliance prevails for the Super Eagles but defensive weakness poses questions

The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after their narrow 3-2 win over Sierra Leone in the penultimate round of the qualifiers on Sunday. It looked like it was going to be a routine win for Jose Peseiro's men when Victor Osimhen scored a first half brace in the space of 13 minutes but once Sierra Leone pegged...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles skipper Musa not taking Sierra Leone for granted

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles skipper Musa not taking Sierra Leone for granted

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa is not taking Sierra Leone for granted as both teams square off at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia in the penultimate round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. The Super Eagles sit second in Group A behind Guinea-Bissau who defeated Sao Tome and Principe on Wednesday. Victory in Monrovia will hand Nigeria a third consecutive AFCON appearance...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Osimhen vows to win for Nigerian fans

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Sierra Leone vs Nigeria – All you need to know & how to watch

The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leone Stars of Sierra Leone go up against each other in the penultimate round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday. Both teams go into the game knowing their qualification fate can either be guaranteed or terminated. Afrosport presents all that the key details of this crunch fixture. Head to head The Super Eagles and Leone Stars...