Overview
Sierra Leone is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the West African Zone A (WAFU-A) zone. The men's national team, known as the Leone Stars, has played 303 recorded internationals since 1949, winning 91 of them (30.0%).
Sierra Leone have played at 3 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Sierra Leone 39th in Africa and 156th in the world.
With about 8.8 million people and its capital in Freetown, Sierra Leone has produced 172 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Sierra Leonean footballers
Curtis DaviesSierra Leone · b. 1985
Steven CaulkerSierra Leone · b. 1991
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Rodney StrasserSierra Leone · b. 1990
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Mohamed KallonSierra Leone · b. 1979
Kei KamaraSierra Leone · b. 1984
Umaru BanguraSierra Leone · b. 1987
Alhaji KamaraSierra Leone · b. 1994
Mohamed BanguraSierra Leone · Akropolis IF
Gibril SankohSierra Leone · b. 1983
Mohamed KamaraSierra Leone · Kazma Sporting Club
Ibrahim KargboSierra Leone · b. 1982
Alhassan KamaraSierra Leone · b. 1993
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Mohamed Kallon
- Sheriff Suma
- Kei Kamara
- Kama Dumbuya
- Wasieu Sounmonu
- Ismael Dyfan
- Abu Kanu
- Chernor Mansaray
Where Sierra Leonean players play
10 active Sierra Leonean players are currently at clubs outside Sierra Leone. The most common destinations:
Sierra Leonean players abroad → · Latest Sierra Leonean transfers →
Clubs and leagues in Sierra Leone
Main competitions: Sierra Leone National Premier League.
- FC Kallonfounded 2002
- Mighty Blackpool F.C.founded 1923
- East End Lions F.C.founded 1928
- Ports Authority F.C.
- Old Edwardians F.C.founded 1992
- Diamond Stars F.C.founded 1954
- Wellington People F.C.
- Kamboi Eagles F.C.founded 1956
- Freetown City F.C.
- Central Parade F.C.founded 2006
Where Sierra Leonean footballers are born
9 Sierra Leone internationals were born abroad, most often in United Kingdom (7), Spain (1), Ghana (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- National StadiumFreetown
- Bo StadiumBo
- Koidu Sports StadiumKoidu
- Kenema Town Field
- Tongo FieldKenema
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Sierra Leone. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Sierra Leone national team?
Sierra Leone are nicknamed the Leone Stars.
How many times have Sierra Leone won AFCON?
Sierra Leone have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Sierra Leone played at the World Cup?
No, Sierra Leone have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Sierra Leone?
In our match database, Mohamed Kallon leads with 3 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Sierra Leonean footballer?
By international recognition, Curtis Davies is the best-known Sierra Leonean footballer in our database, followed by Steven Caulker and Rodney Strasser.
What is the biggest stadium in Sierra Leone?
National Stadium is the largest football stadium in Sierra Leone in our records, with a capacity of 45,000.