The Sierra Leone Football Association have confirmed that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has rejected their proposal to host Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations Matchday 5 qualifier at home.
Sierra Leoneans were hoping to watch their national team, Leone Stars, battle against Nigeria in June’s crucial AFCON qualifier at the newly built 6000-seater Southern Arena in Bo City, Sierra Leone.
Super Eagles of Nigeria regained the top spot in Group A after their 1-0 win through Moses Simon’s spot kick in the 30-minute in their matchday four reverse fixture of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers in March.
Sierra Leone registered its first victory in the African Cup of Nations Qualifying Group A campaign defeating Sao Tome 2-0 to move two points behind leaders Guinea Bissau.
Both sides played to a 2-2 draw in their matchday three qualifiers, but on matchday four, Sierra Leone looked more determined to keep their qualification campaign alive.
Sierra Leone sits third in Group A but must win against Nigeria and Guinea-Bissua in their final two games to make a back-to-back AFCON final.
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