Sierra Leone head coach Amidu Karim has asserted that his team will not underestimate Friday’s opponent, Chad or any present-day African football team.
Karim is gearing up to kick off the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers with a match against Les Sao of Chad in Liberia at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium on Friday.
A strong start is crucial for the Leone Stars to show their determination after missing out on the last AFCON in Ivory Coast.
The Leone Stars find themselves in Group G, which poses a tough challenge with the presence of the defending champions Ivory Coast, Zambia’s Chipolopolo, and the underdog Chad, all vying for two qualifying spots.
Sierra Leone has a chance to win if they improve their defense as they have conceded in five straight matches. Chad also needs to address their defensive problems after conceding in ten consecutive away matches.
Karim discussed his team’s aspirations for qualification in an interview with www.footballsierraleone.net.
“I have closely observed Chad’s gameplay, they are a formidable team. They are not to be underestimated. We have put every modality in place to secure a victory this Friday.
With regards to Zambia, we all know they are a top-notch team, but in African football, no team should be underrated. Football in Africa has moved to different heights.”
Last Meetings – FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Africa 1st round 1st Leg
Oct 10, 2015. – Chad 1 – 0 Sierra Leone
Oct 13, 2015, Africa, FIFA World Cup Africa 1st round 2nd Leg
Sierra Leone 2 – 1 Chad
