Sierra Leone national under-23 football team

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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]

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Competitive record

Africa U-23 Cup of Nations record

U-23 Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances: 0
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Morocco.svg 2011 did not qualify
Flag of Senegal.svg 2015
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019 Disqualified
Flag of Morocco.svg 2023 did not qualify
TotalTBD0/4000000

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References

  1. "Sierra Leone U-23".
  2. "Sierra Leone U-23".
  3. "Sierra Leone U-23".