The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected Sierra Leone’s request to play their 2024 AFCON qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at Bo City, stadium.
Bo City is Sierra Leone’s second-largest town.
Sierra Leone wrote to CAF, praying to host the African Cup of Nations matchday five qualifier at the newly built 6,000-seater Southern Arena in Bo City.
CAF denied Sierra Leone the right to host Super Eagles at Bo city because of the poor hotel facilities.
Sierra Leone would have to seek a new venue probably outside the country to host the Super Eagles of Nigeria next month.
Nigeria are topping Group A of the qualifying series on nine points after three wins from four games, while Guinea Bissau, who caused a major upset when they beat Nigeria in Abuja in the penultimate game, are second on seven points after two wins and a draw.
Sierra Leone are on five points with one win and two draws, with Sao Tome and Principe on one point with only one draw.
Two countries will qualify from each group to feature in the 24- team format in next year’s AFCON in Cote’ d Ivoire.
The defending champion Senegal has qualified for the championship hold January 2024 in Cote ‘d Ivoire.