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Sierra Leone sports ministry rejects Sellas Tetteh appointment

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) confirmed the appointment of Sellas Tetteh as national team head coach, filling the unoccupied role previously held by John Keister.

The 62-year-old Ghanaian, who won the 2009 U20 World Cup with Ghana, got the job after beating other shortlisted competitors including Goran Stevanovic, Peter Butler, Tahseen Jabbary and Keister.

"After a thorough interview process by the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), head coach Recruitment Committee and based on scores earned by the various candidates, the executive committee of the Football Association wishes to announce to the general public and the football family the appointment of Mr.