Five positive Covid-19 retests means that Sierra Leone will have a squad of 20 players for Tuesday's final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The tie was moved to Tuesday from Monday after Covid-19 issues saw the game delayed just ahead of kick-off. Both teams were at the stadium ready for the game when Sierra Leone were informed that six of their players had returned positive Covid-19 tests. For Sierra Leone to qualify a 1-0 win would see them through instead of Benin, however they will need a two-goal margin of victory if they concede a goal. A qualification for Sierra Leone will end a 25-year wait of qualifying for Africa's number one football showpiece tournament for the west African country.

Source: BBC June 15, 2021 08:48 UTC