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Sierra Leone Interclub Representatives to Know Their Opponents Today
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone Interclub Representatives to Know Their Opponents Today

Today, Star Sport Academy and East End Lions Football Club will learn their continental opponents following the draw in Cairo.

Debutant Star Sport Academy has been chosen to represent Sierra Leone after the champions, Bo Rangers, withdrew from the competition. Meanwhile, one of Sierra Leone’s oldest clubs, East End Lions, secured victory in the Orange FA Cup, earning them a ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup.

Football fans across the continent and beyond will be able to follow the draws live on CAF’s official YouTube channel, CAF TV.

The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup draw will begin at 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT), followed by the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League draw at 15h00 Cairo time (12h00 GMT).

The draws will map out the route to the Group Stages of the two competitions, with 61 clubs entered in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and 56 set to compete in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.

Sierra Leone Interclub Representatives to Know Their Opponents Today
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Star Sport Academy to learn Interclub opponent on Thursday

Star Sport Academy has started its pre-season camp in Kenema, Sierra Leone, as it prepares for the Interclub continental competition. On Thursday, they will learn about their first opponent.

The journey to win the continental club football title starts on Thursday, August 6, 2026, when the draws for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will take place at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

Making their debut, Star Sport Academy will represent Sierra Leone after Bo Rangers withdrew from the competition. The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will happen at 15:00 Cairo time (12:00 GMT) on Thursday.

The winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will receive a $6 million prize. The champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will earn $4 million.

Clubs that do not advance from the preliminary rounds will each get $100,000. This payment is part of CAF’s effort to support teams involved in its interclub competitions. Recent preliminary rounds have featured exciting matches, showing both well-known teams and ambitious new clubs eager to succeed in African football.

Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa are the defending champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, while USM Alger from Algeria won the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup last season.

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League preliminary rounds
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 15:00 Cairo time (12:00 GMT)
Venue: CAF headquarters, Cairo, Egypt

Star Sport Academy Reinforces Squad with Two New Additions
by Ibrahim Sesay

Star Sport Academy Reinforces Squad with Two New Additions

Star Sport Academy has signed two new players to strengthen the team for the West African Champions Cup, the CAF Champions League, and the upcoming Leone Rock Premier League season.

Midfielder Santigie Fornah joins from SLIFA FC, bringing energy to the midfield. Striker Hindovie Tucker arrives on loan from Frances FC for one season after scoring thirteen goals last season, including three in the FA Cup. He will enhance the team’s attack.

Head coach Amidu Karim believes these players will improve the team’s balance and experience as they prepare for the season.

The club is eager to see the new players in action as they build ahead of the new campaign.

CEO Mohamed Jusu Tarawally is happy with the signings, stating, “These players show our ambition. We welcome Hindovien Tucker and Santigie Fornah to Star Sport Academy.”

Team Manager Salim Pokawa added, “We are excited about these players. They will fit well and make our team stronger.”

CEO Mohamed Jusu Tarawally and Team Manager Salim Pokawa with Midfielder Santigie Fornah in photo
CEO Mohamed Jusu Tarawally and Team Manager Salim Pokawa with Midfielder Santigie Fornah in photo
Star Sport Academy Thanks SLFA for CAF Champions League Confirmation
by Ibrahim Sesay

Star Sport Academy Thanks SLFA after CAF Champions League Confirmation

Star Sport Academy has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) following the official confirmation of their participation in the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League.

After the conclusion of the 2025/2026 Sierra Leone Premier League season, Star Sport Academy received communication from the SLFA indicating that the League Champions, Bo Rangers FC, had opted out of the competition.

As the next eligible club, Star Sport Academy has graciously accepted the responsibility to represent the nation on the continental stage. The club’s management intentionally took a few days before announcing this decision to allow for essential internal consultations and preparations, believing it was crucial to share this news in a thoughtful and organised manner.

They extend their congratulations to Bo Rangers FC for their successful season and offer sincere gratitude to the President of SLFA, along with the Executive Committee and the Secretariat, for placing their trust in the club. Star Sport Academy embraces this responsibility with humility and is fully committed to representing Sierra Leone with professionalism, discipline, and pride.

The club also wishes to thank their sponsors, partners, fans, players, and technical staff for their steadfast support and commitment. Your ongoing encouragement has been vital to their journey.

Moreover, preparations for the CAF Champions League campaign are already in full swing, and Star Sport Academy remains focused on ensuring that both the club and Sierra Leone are represented with honour and distinction.

Referee Sulaiman Sanito Kamara Selected for WAFU Zone B U-17 AFCON Qualifiers
by Ibrahim Sesay

Referee Sulaiman Sanito Kamara Selected for WAFU Zone B U-17 AFCON Qualifiers

In a proud moment for Sierra Leone football, referee Sulaiman Sanito Kamara has been selected by WAFU Zone B to officiate at the WAFU Zone B African Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The tournament will take place in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, from 26th July to 9th August 2026. This is a historic moment for the young official as he gets the opportunity to represent the Green, White and Blue on the continental stage.

The young referee continues to build an impressive international officiating profile. In 2025, he was selected to officiate at the WAFU A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers in Mali, where he capped off an excellent tournament by taking charge of the final match—an appointment highlight in his career so far. 

Sulaiman Santio Kamara has been appointed by WAFU Zone B to officiate at the WAFU B U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, from 26 July to 9 August 2026.
Sulaiman Santio Kamara has been appointed by WAFU Zone B to officiate at the WAFU B U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, from 26 July to 9 August 2026.