“We are not just going to AFCON to participate; we are going with our best to bring the trophy back home” – President Bio bid farewell to Leone Stars ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations

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Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the president of Sierra Leone, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, bid a sent off farewell to the country’s national men’s football team, Leone Stars ahead of this year’s Africa Cup Nations in Cameroon. She added that the success behind every football team was a result of hard work and dedication. On behalf of millions of Sierra Leoneans, I said "good bye our darling Leone Stars" at State House today. Go well Leone Stars and make us proud. pic.twitter.com/mOBidODgW4 — President Julius Maada Bio (@PresidentBio) January 4, 2022However, the team will depart Sierra Leone for Cameroon on Thursday, January 6, 2022.