A total of nineteen foreign-based players have been selected for Sierra Leone’s FIFA Series matches this month, which include friendly encounters against Oman and Azerbaijan set to take place in Baku on March 27 and 30.
Notable players in the squad include Crystal Palace’s rising star Hindolo Mustapha, currently on loan to West Brom, Mustapha Bundu from German side Hannover, inform striker Daniel Kanu, who has recorded sixteen goals across thirty-eight for Walsall so far this season, Sullay Kaikai from Cambridge United, Juma Bah of Nice, and Amadou Bakayoko, who is competing in the J2 League. These strong selections highlight the promising talent available for the upcoming matches.
The upcoming friendly matches will feature an exciting group stage with host nations Azerbaijan, Sierra Leone, Oman, and Saint Lucia, delighting fans in Azerbaijan.
On March 27, Sierra Leone will take on Oman in a critical match that will decide which team moves forward to the finals. The winners of this opening clash will face off on March 30 for the championship, promising an electrifying finish to the tournament.
Meanwhile, the teams that don’t secure victory in their first matches will battle it out for third place, adding an extra layer of competition. This tournament aims to showcase emerging talents while promoting international camaraderie.
All FIFA Series 2026 matches will be broadcast worldwide, ensuring that fans from every corner of the globe can tune in and support their national teams, while also shining a spotlight on the nations involved.
The match schedule of the tournament:
March 27
15:00. Oman vs Sierra Leone
Dalga Arena
19:00. Azerbaijan vs Saint Lucia
Mehdi Huseynzada Sumgayit City Stadium
March 30
15:00. Third place match (losing teams)
Dalga Arena
19:00. Final (winners)
Mehdi Huseynzada Sumgayit City Stadium
Full Squad listed
Goalkeepers
Alhaji Sesay, Francis Koroma, Mamadou Jalloh
Defenders
Abdulai Juma Bah, Abdul Jarju Kabia, Alpha Turay, Nathaniel Jalloh, Citta Bah, Sallieu Tarawalie, Emmanuel Sahr Samadia, Idris Kanu
Midfielders
Kamil Conteh, John Billi Sesay, Alhassan Koroma, Saidu Fofanah, Santigie Fornah, Hindolo Mustapha, Mustapha Bundu, Kwame Quee
Forwards
Amadou Bakayoko, Yayah Kallon, Samuel Ghandi, John Thomas Kamara, Daniel Kanu, Sullay Borbor Kaikai
