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by Football Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone U20 set for WAFU opener against Mauritania in Bamako

Sierra Leone set to open their U20 WAFU Zone A U-20 male tournament against Mauritania today in Bamako. This match is their first game in the tournament and is a qualifier for the next CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 in Ghana.

A win for Shooting Stars means they will secure a spot in the quarter-finals, even without playing their final group game against defending champions Senegal.

This is because Mauritania, who are finishing their group matches, lost their first game 2-1 to Senegal. The group only has three teams because Guinea-Bissau withdrew on the tournament’s start day.

Shooting Stars were runners-up last time in Monrovia and qualified for their first-ever U-20 AFCON, but they exited in the quarter-finals.

by Alusine Rehme Wilson

Guinea-Bissau Withdraws as Sierra Leone Stays Ready

Here is the WAFU statement on Guinea-Bissau's withdrawal
Here is the WAFU statement on Guinea-Bissau's withdrawal
by Alusine Rehme Wilson

Sierra Leone U20 Coach Mohamed Lamin Names Squad Ahead of Opener

Sierra Leone’s Head Coach, Mohamed Lamin Kamara, has unveiled a 25-man squad for this year’s WAFU A’ U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Mali, where his side will begin their Group B campaign against Guinea-Bissau on Friday, October 16.

Coach Kamara’s side gets ready for a demanding group schedule that will see the “Shooting Stars” of Sierra Leone face their other Group B opponents, Mauritania and Senegal, as they pursue progress in the regional competition.

According to the WAFU A’ Zone organising committee, the Shooting Stars will meet Guinea-Bissau at the Mamadou Konate Stadium at 7:00 PM local time on Friday before taking on Mauritania at 4:00 pm on Monday, October, and Senegal on Thursday, October 22, at 4:00 PM local time at the same venue.

Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara’s 25-man squad features three goalkeepers, namely: Amara Kamara, Steven Nyakeh Momoh and Abubakar Alhaji Kamara, alongside eight defenders, eight midfielders and six forwards.

The squad defenders are: Dauda Kamara, Mohamed Sahid, Abubakarr Nyakeh Massaquoi, Osman Tolo Sesay, Ivan Lawrence Jalloh, Mohamed Kallon, Santigie Abdulai Sesay and Ibrahim Sorie Z.G. Dumbuya, while the midfield group comprises: Alhaji Lerma Jalloh, Sampha Kamara, Mohamed Saidu Bah, Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh, Mohamed Chernor Jalloh, Ben Benoit Henriette Loua, Nelson Fatorma Mbayo and Malik Ahmed Berray.

Up front, for the Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone, Head coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara has called on Abu Bakarr Sidibay, Randy Mike George, Papay Gumba Mansaray, Alpha Bedor Conteh, Abdulai Bangura and Old Edwardians goal-machine James Jusu Kanja to provide the attacking threat.

The three Group-B matches will test Sierra Leone’s depth, discipline and ability to compete against regional opposition, as the opening encounter with Guinea-Bissau will offer the Shooting Stars their first opportunity to establish momentum, while the subsequent meetings with Mauritania and Senegal could prove decisive in determining their chances of advancing.

Meanwhile, the Shooting Stars head coach Kamara and his players have avowed to translate their over two weeks of training and general preparations for the 2026 WAFU A’ Zone U20 qualifiers into strong performances to keep their ambitions alive in the race for a place at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations for the second consecutive time after their outstanding show in their debut AFCON appearance last year.

by Football Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone U-20 Head to Mali for WAFU A Tournament

Sierra Leone’s Under-20 football team has set off for Mali to take part in the WAFU Zone A U-20 Tournament, with the aim of qualifying for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ghana.

This tournament presents a vital opportunity for the young squad to build on their recent achievements in youth football.

The Shooting Stars will kick off their campaign against Guinea-Bissau on October 16, followed by a match against Mauritania on October 19, before facing a tougher challenge against Senegal.

All matches in Groups A and B will be held at Stade Mamadou KONATE in Mali. The Shooting Stars will be looking to draw inspiration from their impressive run to the quarter-finals at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, a remarkable feat that has heightened expectations for the nation’s upcoming talent.

As they take on this tournament in Mali, the team faces another test to gauge their development, striving to position themselves among the leading teams in the sub-region.

With a chance to secure a place at the 2027 continental championship, the Shooting Stars are eager to transform their ambitions into results on the field, hoping for another shot at the U-20 AFCON.

The Shooting Stars will kick off their campaign against Guinea-Bissau on October 16
The Shooting Stars will kick off their campaign against Guinea-Bissau on October 16
by Alusine Rehme Wilson

FC Kallon, Debutants Bamoi Queens Shine in 21-Goal WPL Opener

The 2026/27 Marampa Mines Women’s Premier League opened with an attacking flourish on October 10 and 11, as FC Kallon Female and debutants Bamoi Queens FC recorded emphatic victories to headline an opening weekend that produced 21 goals across six venues nationwide.

FC Kallon Female registered the weekend’s biggest win, thrashing Vem Buck FC 5-0 on Saturday, October 10, with Juliet Brima scoring a hat-trick and Adama Kargbo adding a brace.

On the other hand debutants Bamoi Queens FC also announced their arrival in the top flight in style, defeating Rising Queens FC 4-0 at the Port Loko Field to secure three points in their first outing of the campaign.

Sunday’s fixtures delivered more competitive encounters, with Kahunla Queens FC and Ram Kamara FC playing out a 1-1 draw, Koya Queens FC and Patricia Umu Strikers FC of Kambia District shared four goals in a 2-2 stalemate in Port Loko, while Jonathan’s Child Care (JCC) FC and Sierra Leone Police FC also settled for a 2-2 draw at the Bo Coronation Field.

At Wusum Stadium in Makeni, defending champions Mogbwemo Queens FC began their title defense with a 2-0 away victory over Mena Queens FC on Sunday, completing the opening round of this season’s league fixtures.

The results leave FC Kallon Female and Bamoi Queens FC in the top two positions, with Mogbwemo Queens FC third, as all three sides collected three points and are separated by goal difference.

At the other end of the standings, Vem Buck FC and Rising Queens FC occupy the bottom positions following their heavy defeats.

The opening round of this season’s race has set the tone for another competitive season in the Sierra Leone women’s elite league, which features 12 teams competing for national honours while providing a platform for the development and visibility of women’s football across the country.

As the second round of matches gain momentum, attention will turn to whether FC Kallon Female and Bamoi Queens FC can maintain their winning momentum and whether the defending champions can build on their opening-day success.

Meanwhile, the Marampa Mines Women’s Premier League continues next weekend, with all six matches scheduled to kick off at 10:45 a.m.

Week Two – (2) Fixtures: Saturday, October 17, 2026

• Patricia Umu Strikers FC Versus Mena Queens FC (Port Loko)

• Ram Kamara FC Versus Koya Queens FC (Bo Coronation Field)
• Vem Buck FC Versus Mogbwemo Queens FC ( Approved School Field, Freetown) Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Rising Queens FC Versus Kahunla Rangers (Wusum Stadium, Makeni)
• FC Kallon Female Versus Jonathan’s Child Care (JCC) FC (Mohamed Kallon Playing Field, Angola, Freetown)
• Sierra Leone Police FC Versus Bamoi Queens FC (SLFA Academy, Freetown)