Sierra Leone pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against reigning champions Cote d'Ivoire in a CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on October 16, 2024. The Leone Stars celebrated a historic victory at the National Stadium in Freetown, defeating the African champions. The only goal of the match came from a first-half penalty, calmly converted after a handball in the box. Cote d'Ivoire, despite possessing more of the ball, struggled to break down a fiercely determined Sierra Leone defense, which threw bodies in front of every shot. The home fans erupted at the final whistle as their team secured a famous win that shakes up the group standings and proves that on their day, they can beat anyone in African football.