Sierra Leone secured a 2–0 victory over Ethiopia in FIFA World Cup qualification on 9 September, claiming three vital points in Group A. Operating in a 4–4–2 formation, the hosts controlled the match through clinical finishing despite generating modest underlying metrics, with an expected goals tally of 0.78 reflecting their efficiency in front of goal. Ethiopia, deployed in a 4–1–4–1 setup, offered little resistance and failed to register a shot on target, leaving their goalkeeper untested throughout. Sierra Leone's goalkeeper faced minimal pressure and conceded no clear-cut chances, recording 0.0 expected goals against. The absence of detailed shot data limits deeper tactical analysis, but the decisive margin underscores Sierra Leone's superiority in a qualifying campaign where such home wins prove crucial. This result strengthens Sierra Leone's position in their World Cup qualification group.