Sierra Leone’s hopes of advancing within the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers had been dashed because the nationwide crew performed to a 1-1 draw with Liberia on the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville.
The outcome noticed Liberia progress with a 3-2 combination rating, following their 2-1 victory within the first leg.
The fixture opened with promise for Sierra Leone, as ahead Momoh Lappo Dumbuya struck within the twenty second minute, handing his crew an early lead and narrowing the combination deficit. However, Liberia’s Lawrence Kumeh leveled the rating simply seven minutes into the second half, delivering the equalizer within the 52nd minute that secured Liberia’s path ahead. Despite Sierra Leone’s urgent efforts, they had been unable to reclaim the lead, leaving the combination rating in Liberia’s favor.
Both qualifiers had been held in Monrovia, Liberia, the place the Lone Stars capitalized on their residence benefit, solidifying their place within the subsequent spherical of the match and sending Sierra Leone’s marketing campaign to an early finish.
