| 11.01.1997 | Freetown | National Stadium | 40 000 |
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Sierra Leone | 1:0 (0:0) | Gabon | |
| [1] Kamara Brima, [14] Koroma Francis, [18] Mansaray Mohamed, [8] Kanu Musa, [11] Kanu Abu, [10] Kallon Mohamed, [15] Kallon Kemokai, [13] Conteh Mohamed, [2] Conteh Lamin, [6] Wurie Rashin, [4] Kamara Abu | [1] Deckousshoud Jacques, [3] Poulangoye Landry, [4] Mouloungui Jean Martin, [5] Nzeng Guy Roger, [6] Kassa Ngona Etienne, [15] Nzamba Guy Roger, [2] Ogandaga Jonas, [11] Amegasse Akol Francois, [8] Tamboucha Inongo Cisse, [14] Koumba Guy Francis, [12] Zue Nguema Theodore |
| Coach:Sam Obi Metzger | Alain da Costa Soares (POR) |
| Scorers:46' Kanu Abu | |
| Substitutions:46' in Karoma Ibrahim out Wurie Rashin, 57' in Mansaray Chernor out Kanu Abu |
65' in Manon Regis out Nzamba Guy Roger, 70' in Biyoghe Michel out Mouloungui Jean Martin, 85' in Bekogo Zolo Aubilien out Zue Nguema Theodore |
| Cautions:62' Kallon Mohamed | 7' Kassa Ngona Etienne, 27' Nzamba Guy Roger, 29' Koumba Guy Francis, 60' Zue Nguema Theodore |
| Referee:Olaniyan Olufemi Orimison (NGA) Fourth Official: |
Assistant referee:Ayodele Ibitayo Emmanuel (NGA), Asagba Babatunde Olu Dr. (NGA) |
