Sierra Leone set up camp in Ghana ahead of Nations Cup tie

Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast drew 0-0 in their first Group I match last September

Sierra Leone have set up a week-long training camp in Accra, Ghana to avoid pressure from home fans as they prepare for their 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ivory Coast.

The group I match will take place in Ivorian city of Bouake on 3 September 3 and Sierra Leone need to win to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 20 years.

Ivory Coast need only a draw to secure the chance to defend their title in January’s finals in Gabon.

“We are taking the team to Accra to reduce the pressure and tension from the fans at home who would like to see the team succeed in the historical match,” said the Leone Stars coach Sellas Tetteh.

“In the process we’ll create a conducive atmosphere for the boys to concentrate on the task ahead.

“This is a very important match for the country and for the …

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