Sierra Leone powered to a 2-0 home victory over Ethiopia in their CAF World Cup qualification match on September 9, 2025. This result provides a significant morale and points boost for Sierra Leone in their group campaign. The home side took an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive error from Ethiopia to score within the first ten minutes. They doubled their advantage just before halftime with a superb long-range strike, giving them a commanding lead at the break. Ethiopia improved in the second half but could not find a way back into the game, with Sierra Leone managing the match intelligently. The win moves Sierra Leone up the group table and improves their goal difference, while Ethiopia's away form continues to be a problem. The Sierra Leone coach was delighted with his team's fast start and game management, while the Ethiopian manager pointed to individual mistakes that cost his team dearly. The lineups showed Sierra Leone's attacking intent from the first whistle, which ultimately paid dividends.