Sierra Leone showed dominance in the first half, creating several opportunities and controlling the flow of the game. Their hard work paid off in the 29th minute when Dumbuya found the back of the net, sending Sierra Leone into the lead and sparking celebrations among their fans.
However, Chad responded quickly, putting Sierra Leone under pressure and forcing errors. Just five minutes after Sierra Leone’s opener, Chad earned a penalty, and Thiam stepped up to take it. Calm and composed, he converted the spot-kick in the 34th minute, leveling the score at 1-1. The equalizer came with just over 10 minutes left in the first half, setting up an intense remainder of the game.
The second half saw both teams battling hard, but neither could break the deadlock. Despite a few chances at each end, the two sides played out a goalless half, with the final whistle marking a 1-1 draw.
This result means Sierra Leone now has five points, keeping them within reach of qualification, while Chad remains at the bottom of the group with only three points. The result leaves Sierra Leone hopeful, while Chad faces an uphill battle in the remaining matches.
