Gambia/Sierra Leone: Leone Stars Win Independence Trophy

Sierra Leone national team in The Gambia (Leone Stars) on 29 April 2015 beat the Nigerian national team in The Gambia (Green Eagles) 4-3 on post-match penalty shootout following a goalless draw on regulation time to win the friendly game played at the Father Gough Sports Complex in Manjai Kunda as part of events marking the 54th Independence Anniversary of Sierra Leone.

Speaking to reporters shortly after the encounter, Albert Buckle Koroma, head coach of Sierra Leone national team in The Gambia, said the game was really difficult because they met a more experienced opponent.

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