Sierra Leone: Kiester Returns As Leone Stars Coach

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Sierra Leone: Kiester Returns As Leone Stars Coach

[CAF] Sierra Leone on Monday (10 August 2020) appointed former midfielder John Kiester as Head coach of Leone Stars for a second spell. His contract runs until 2023.

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