Swedish born Coach Lars Olof Mattsson will take charge of Leone Stars 2013 African Nations Cup qualifier against Sao Tome this Wednesday 29th February, 2012.
The Swede was reportedly approved by both the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) and the government after lots of controversy during his first spell with the team.
However, it has been learnt that Mattsson has signed a temporary agreement to lead the team only for their 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier with Sao Tome.
Sierra Leone Football Association’s Public Relation Officer, Sorie Ibrahim Sesay, said they have agreed with the Sports Ministry for Mattsson to take care of the team at least for the Sao Tome game, “after which we’ll discuss whether or not to continue with him.”
Meanwhile, 7 players of the 18 man squad called by the Swedish coach, Lars Olof Mattsson, have received their first call to the National team. These players are FC Kallon striker, Alhaji Kamara, German-based Augsburg defender, Gibril Sankoh, FC Sheriff midfielder, Abu Tommy, Doncaster Rovers defender, Mustapha Dumbuya, Ports Authority striker, Muwahid Sesay, Gibrila Fofanah and England based striker Manny Williams.
Squad:
The other players are Goalkeepers: Christian Caulker (Kallon FC), John Trye (Northern Virginia Royals, USA)
Defenders: Umaru Bangura (FK Haugesund), David Simbo (Boden BK, Sweden), Ibrahim Koroma (Trelleborg FF, Sweden), Sheriff Suma (FK Ravan, Azerbaijan),
Midfielders: Mohamed Kamara (Partizan Belgrade, Serbia), Khalifa Jabbie (Fredrikstad FK, Norway Alfred Sankoh (Stromgodset IF, Norway),Samuel Ballay
Strikers: Mustapha Bangura (Apollon Limassol, Cyprus), Kei Kamara (Sporting Kansas City, USA)
Officials
Paul Kamara Minister of Employment Youth and Sports (head of Delegation)
Alphan Coker (deputy Director)
Lars Olof Mattssons (Two Back room Staff)
Obi Metzger Senior (Technical Director SLFA)
Abdul Rahman Swaray (Sec Gen SLFA)
JS Kelfala (Acting President SLFA)
Hon. Nuru Deen Sankoh Yillah (Chairman Parliamentary Sports Oversight Committee) John Ansumana (Doctor)
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