Sierra Leone’s national football team, Leone Stars, have resumed training in Morocco as preparations continue for their crucial return fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The team is preparing for the encounter scheduled for Tuesday, 17 November 2026, as it seeks to strengthen its chances of qualifying for the continental tournament.
Head Coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa and his technical team are working to improve the players’ fitness, coordination and tactical readiness ahead of the important Group E fixture.
The match comes after Leone Stars travelled to Kinshasa for their first encounter against DR Congo on Thursday, 12 November.
Sierra Leone entered the November international fixtures under pressure following defeats to Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea in their opening two qualifying matches.
The return fixture in Morocco provides another opportunity for Leone Stars to improve their position in Group E, which also includes Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea.
Although Sierra Leone will be the designated home team, the match will be played in Morocco because the country’s national stadium is not currently approved to host international fixtures.
With qualification for AFCON 2027 at stake, Leone Stars will be hoping to deliver an improved performance and keep their campaign alive.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
