The Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone have secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 WAFU-A U20 Male Championship after holding Senegal to a goalless draw on Thursday, October 22.
The result sees head coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara’s side advance as Group B runners-up with two points after recording consecutive draws in the group stage.
Star Sport Academy’s midfielder Mohamed C Jalloh was named Player of the Match. Sierra Leone will now face The Gambia in the semifinals, while Group B winners Senegal take on Guinea for a place in the final and a chance to qualify for next year’s U20 AFCON.
Reacting to his team’s progress in the tournament, currently being held in Mali, Shooting Stars head coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara expressed confidence in his players’ ability to rise to the challenge in the knockout stage and make Sierra Leoneans proud.
The experienced coach, who guided the Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone to their historic AFCON appearance in 2025, said he believes his side “can continue making its mark on the international stage.”
