The Sierra Leone Football Association has stated that three-time African Player of the Year Abedi Pele and former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe will help the Leone Stars prepare for their crucial game with Ivory Coast.
The team managed by Ghana coach Sellas Tetteh has set up a week-long training camp in Accra, Ghana to avoid pressure from home fans as they prepare for the game.
They are expected to play several warm-up games against Ghanaian top-flight league clubs.
The group I match will take place in Ivorian city of Bouake on 3 September 3 and Sierra Leone need to win to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 20 years.
Ivory Coast need only a draw to secure the chance to defend their title in January's finals in Gabon.