The Africa World Cup Qualification Round 8 brought us a thrilling clash between Sierra Leone and Ethiopia, ending in a decisive 2-0 victory for the Leone Stars. Played with intensity and tactical discipline, the match not only entertained but also carried significant weight for the teams’ qualification ambitions.
⚽ Match Overview
The first half was evenly balanced until Mohamed Kamara broke the deadlock in the 37th minute, converting a clever assist from Sullay Tarawallie. Ethiopia struggled to break through Sierra Leone’s organized defense, despite making aggressive substitutions at halftime.
The second half saw Ethiopia push forward with multiple changes, introducing fresh legs like Biniam Waza and Abubeker Reshid, but Sierra Leone remained resilient. The Leone Stars sealed the game in the dying minutes when Alhassan Koroma struck in the 90+6’ after a fine setup from Jalloh Bah.
Final Score: Sierra Leone 2 – 0 Ethiopia
📊 Key Match Stats
- Possession: Sierra Leone stayed compact, allowing Ethiopia more of the ball but controlling dangerous spaces.
- Shots on Target: Sierra Leone were clinical, converting their two key opportunities into goals.
- Substitutions Impact: Ethiopia made early tactical switches (46’ triple substitution), but Sierra Leone’s changes, particularly Koroma and Buya Turay, brought fresh energy to secure the result.
- Game Tempo: The match shifted gears in the second half, with Ethiopia pushing for an equalizer, but Sierra Leone’s counter-attacking play proved decisive.
📝 Lineups and Tactical Insight
Sierra Leone
- Star performers: Mohamed Kamara (scorer, 37’), Alhassan Koroma (scorer, 90+6’), Sullay Tarawallie (assist)
- Substitutions worked perfectly, adding defensive cover and late attacking flair.
Ethiopia
- Key changes: Waza B., Reshid A., and Markneh C. all came in at halftime to shift momentum.
- Despite the tactical adjustments, the lack of finishing quality cost them dearly.
🔑 Turning Points
- Kamara’s opener (37’) lifted Sierra Leone’s confidence and forced Ethiopia into chasing the game.
- Triple Ethiopian substitution (46’) – injected urgency but failed to change the scoreline.
- Koroma’s late goal (90+6’) – a dagger blow that confirmed the Leone Stars’ dominance.
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🏁 Conclusion
Sierra Leone’s 2-0 win over Ethiopia was a masterclass in discipline, patience, and efficiency. With Kamara and Koroma shining, the Leone Stars strengthened their hopes for qualification. For Ethiopia, the defeat is a lesson in seizing chances when it matters most.
As the African World Cup qualifiers intensify, every game counts. And for fans across Tanzania and beyond, this was a game worth remembering.
