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Sierra Leone U20 snatch 2-2 draw against Mauritania in Mali

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Sierra Leone’s men’s U20 team fought back to draw 2-2 with Mauritania in the WAFU-A tournament in Mali, thanks to an equaliser in stoppage time, Sierraloaded reports. After taking the lead in the 24th minute, the young Sierra Leoneans conceded twice, including a goal in the 83rd, before levelling in the final seconds.

Sierra Leone’s Under-20 team, nicknamed the Shooting Stars, secured a 2-2 draw against Mauritania on Monday 19 October in the WAFU-A U20 tournament being held in Mali, Sierraloaded reports.

Sierra Leone opened the scoring in the 24th minute, before Mauritania equalised in the 35th. Mauritania took the lead again in the 83rd minute, but the Sierra Leoneans equalised in the final minutes to avoid defeat.

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