Commentary on Leone Stars Heavy Defeat to Cote D'ivoire: ”The issue is not always the coach; Leone Stars’ struggles stem from player composition, poor infrastructure, and an unjust football administration”
By: Bei Santigie T. Kamara Let’s face it… Far too often, we point fingers at our national coaches for Leone Stars’ failures, but we most importantly fail in our consciences to accept that; structural issues, poor team management, inadequate infrastructure, and an uncompetitive player composition add significant problems to our country’s national team underperformance. We expect quick results, yet rarely pause to question the foundation our football is built on. Blaming the coach is easy, but rarely do we reflect on the bigger picture or the broader problems plaguing Sierra Leone’s football. While coaches are instrumental in leading our national teams, the quality of the squads and the drive for performance are paramount. It’s not always about who is coaching the team, but on the quality and availability of the squad and the players’ readiness to compete, their hunger for success, and/or whether the system supports their growth and concern about building a reputable national team d...