Leone Stars Captain in action
Musa Noah Kamara scored an 87-minute goal to deny Guinea Bissau a win and secured a point for Sierra Leone in the match day 2 of the ongoing AFCON 2023 qualifier.
The Djurtus responded to Leone Stars dominance but fruitless first half by scoring two goals in Five minutes time.
Fernando Barbosa (Jorginho) capitalized on Leone Stars defensive howler to score brace in a wet Stade General Lansana Conte.
Sierra Leone began the search for a goal in the 70th minute but Amadu Bakayoko was brought down close to the penalty area by Braima Jorge who was sent-off by the Center Referee.
Augustus Kargbo penalty that revived the fans was missed by Musa N Kamara.
Augustus Kargbo pulled one later before Musa N Kamara finished a re-bounce from Guinea Bissau’s keeper.
Nine-Man Guinea Bissau held on to the draw even though they ended the game with an infield player as a goalkeeper.
John Edward Keister, head coach of Sierra Leone, expressed qualification optimism whilst his Bissau counterpart criticized the Libyan officials.
The draw between Leone Stars and The Djurtus and Super Eagles 10-0 humiliation of Sao Tome assured Nigeria top of Group A with 6 points, Guinea Bissau second with 4, third Sierra Leone with a point and Sao Tome with no point at the bottom of the log.