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Sierra Leone U15s arrive in Baku for FIFA festival

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Sierra Leone U15s arrive in Baku for FIFA festival

Sierra Leone’s U15 delegation has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to take part in the FIFA World Cup and festival for the age group. It is due to face Afghanistan, Djibouti, Russia, Sudan and Turkey in the festival tournament, according to the Sierra Leone Football Association.

Sierra Leone’s under-15 delegation has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to take part in the FIFA U15 festival and World Cup, Sierraloaded reports. It is led by Joseph Benedict Mbogba, a member of the executive committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association.

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