Sierra Leone triumphed over Guinea-Bissau with a 3-1 victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, taking advantage of two critical errors. Mustapha Bundu opened the scoring, followed by goals from Musa Noah Kamara and Ibrahim Turay. This win enhances Sierra Leone’s positioning in Group A of the qualifiers.
Sierra Leone displayed determination and preparation in their recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau, securing a 3-1 victory at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Complex in Paynesville, Liberia. The Leone Stars capitalized on two significant errors by their opponents, demonstrating their superior readiness compared to a Guinea-Bissau team that struggled operationally.
The match commenced with Sierra Leone’s Captain Mustapha Bundu scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute, exploiting a poorly executed back pass from Guinea-Bissau to score past goalkeeper Manuel Baldé. Coach Mohamed Kallon strategically prepared his team, largely comprising domestically-based players who benefited from an early training camp, unlike their opponents who fielded overseas players with minimal preparation time.
Another mistake from the Djurtus led to Sierra Leone extending their lead shortly after the second hour. Kei Kamara pressured Baldé, resulting in a turnover that allowed Musa Noah Kamara to easily find the back of the net. Guinea-Bissau managed to respond with a goal from debutant Tamble Monteiro in the 69th minute, adding tension to the match.
Despite a brief lapse in concentration, Sierra Leone successfully defended against subsequent attacks from Guinea-Bissau. Ibrahim Turay sealed the match with a goal deep into stoppage time, securing crucial points for Sierra Leone as they prepare for an upcoming challenge against Group A leaders, Egypt.
In summary, Sierra Leone’s 3-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau highlights the importance of preparation and capitalizing on opponents’ mistakes in competitive matches. With this win, the Leone Stars have revitalized their campaign in Group A, positioning themselves favorably for future encounters, particularly against Egypt, the group leaders.
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