Sierra Leone’s 2027 AFCON qualifying next home game will take place in Morocco after the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has confirmed that Morocco will host the November 17 match against DR Congo after failing to secure a closer location.

The SLFA said it initially explored hosting the Matchday Three encounter in Guinea or Liberia to give Sierra Leonean supporters the opportunity to cheer on their national team but, scheduling conflicts in both countries made the arrangements impossible.

The association also revealed that it had requested the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to reschedule the match from November 17 to November 16, but DR Congo rejected the proposal, insisting that the fixture be played on the original date in accordance with the official schedule.

With both alternative venues ruled out and the date change unsuccessful, the SLFA turned to Morocco to host the crucial qualifier.

The decision comes as Sierra Leone’s National Stadium remains unavailable for international matches following a CAF ban over its failure to meet the required standards for hosting such fixtures.

The SLFA has expressed regret that the match could not be staged closer to home, apologising to supporters for the inconvenience while thanking them for their patience and continued backing of the national team.

Meanwhile, the Leone Stars, under head coach Didier Gomez Da Rosa, will be looking to bounce back after suffering defeats in their opening two matches of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

Despite the disappointing start, the SLFA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the national team as Sierra Leone continues its pursuit of qualification for the continental tournament.

The November 17 encounter against DR Congo will present another important test for the Leone Stars as they seek to get their qualifying campaign back on track.