
Former Sierra Leonean students in China, Sino-Sierra Leone Alumni Association (SISLAA) on Saturday defeated Chinese citizens 4-1 in a friendly tie at the Siaka Steven Stadium in Freetown.
The match was played as part of the Salone-China 45-year friendship celebration and the President of SISLAA, Dr. Maxim Conjoh emphasized the importance of the match.
The Political Officer at the Chinese Embassy, Guo Xin, who was the head coach of the Chinese team, said the result of the match was not too important to them but the match itself was symbolic to both countries because of the long standing relationship between the two countries.
Sierra Leone’s sports Minister, Ahmed Khanou and his deputy Al-Sankoh Conteh were in attendance.