Sierra Leone's Leone Stars stepped up their preparations for the TotalEnergies 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a convincing victory over CAF Champions League contenders Star Sports Academy FC in a technical test match.
The encounter formed part of the national team's ongoing home-based training camp, giving the technical bench a chance to assess players and fine-tune the tactical approach ahead of upcoming international assignments.
Leone Stars produced a commanding performance, scoring three unanswered goals to secure an impressive win against a Star Sports Academy side that is also preparing for continental competition.
Star Sports Academy FC are currently gearing up for their CAF Champions League preliminary round assignment against Gambian counterparts Medina United FC on Saturday 5 September 2026 at the Southern Arena in Bo City, making the fixture an important test for both outfits.
For Leone Stars, the match represents another significant step in preliminary preparations as the tacticians continue to assess the home-based group and build a strong squad ahead of the TotalEnergies 2027 AFCON Qualifiers.
With both sides preparing for crucial international engagements, the test match offered valuable competitive exposure and a chance for the respective technical teams to evaluate their squads ahead of what lies ahead.
What is next for both sides?
Leone Stars will return to AFCON 2027 qualifying action later in the cycle, while Star Sports Academy FC face Medina United FC in their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie on 5 September 2026 at the Southern Arena, Bo City.
Source: Africa Top Sports
