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Mano River Union Female Tournament: Barren start for host

By: Umaro Saidu Turay


Following an exciting Mano River Union Female Tournament opening match today at the wusun field in Makeni, Sierra Leone U-20 team held their neighboring counterpart Guinea Senior teams to a goalless draw as both teams showcasing an impressive show piece through out the match.


Despite both teams failed to find the ball at the back of the net throughout the match but with great an exhilarating performance which provide a space to a highly competitive tournament ahead.

The tournament feature three team across region (Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea ) competing for prestigious award and glory.

Sierra Leone will face their neighboring countries Liberia while Guinea will a have a day rest before they face Liberia in the final match.

The tournament will last for six day starting on the 2nd December and ends on December 8th 2024.

Speaking to an Exco Members of Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) Madam Haja Ramatulai Kamara after the match she explained the importance of the bring such tournament in the region." 

This is a tournament that celebrate sportsmanship and athletes excellence and building unity amoung the nations of the Mano River Union and as well foster development to promote women through sports across the reion,"she highlighted.

The performance of shooting Starlet in today's match against Guinea National Senior team is a clear manifestation of the Sierra Leone Football Association"s football development ecosystem is in the right drive.

Let brace up for another thrilling encounter tomorrow.

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