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The Sierra Leone Olympic football team represents Sierra Leone in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except three overage players. The team is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association. [1] [2] [3]
U-23 Africa Cup of Nations | ||||||||
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Appearances: 0 | ||||||||
Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
2011 | did not qualify | |||||||
2015 | ||||||||
2019 | Disqualified | |||||||
2023 | did not qualify | |||||||
Total | TBD | 0/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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