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Financial boost for Sierra Leone's Shooting Stars ahead of historic U20 quarter-final
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Financial boost for Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars ahead of historic U20 quarter-final

The Sierra Leone government, via the National Sports Authority and the Ministry of Sports, has pledged a $500 bonus for the U-20 Shooting Stars ahead of their crucial quarterfinal match against Morocco in the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

NSA Executive Director Dr Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai and Madam Augusta James-Teima, the Minister of Sports, during the visit, sincerely acknowledged the team’s relentless efforts.

Pledging a $500 winning bonus for every player starting from the quarterfinal against Morocco up to the final, Dr. Abdulai praised the athletes for their discipline and resilience. Emphasising the federation’s dedication to youth football development, he also commended the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) for successfully organising and preparing the team.

Madam James-Teima stressed once more the government support and the team’s beneficial influence on the reputation of Sierra Leone. She appreciated National Teams Ambassador Christian Dauda and national team scout Morlai Kamara for their work in recruiting and developing skills.

As the gathering buzzed with excitement for what could be a historic milestone—a triumph that would guarantee Sierra Leone’s sought-after place in the prestigious FIFA U-20 World Cup in the vivacious scenery of Chile—the sense of unity and shared purpose was apparent. The encouragement offered during this visit highlighted the road toward a fantasy that many people cherish and was a lighthouse of hope.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Captain Momoh Ibrahim Kamara thanked everyone and vowed that the crew would work very hard. Under coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara, the players’ preparedness and cohesion impressed supporters.

With national pride at stake, the Shooting Stars are quite driven to create history. Eight teams guaranteed their places in the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after a run of exciting games on Friday, May 9.

Top Goalscorer: Sierra Leone’s Momoh Kamara leads the scoring charts with 4 goals.

TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025 Quarter-Finals Fixtures

12h00 GMT | Nigeria vs Senegal

15h00 GMT | Ghana vs Egypt

15h00 GMT | Morocco vs Sierra Leone

18h00 GMT | South Africa vs DR Congo

Sierra Leone U20 Cup of Nations quarter-final buildup begins
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone U20 Cup of Nations quarter-final buildup begins

As the Sierra Leone national team, known as the Shooting Stars, finished a demanding morning practice at the training field of the Mercure Hotel in Ismailia, the excitement for the quarter-final match in the U20 Cup of Nations is mounting.

All 26 squad members attended this meeting, highlighting their unity and dedication as they prepare for a hallowed event.

Every player Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara has fit and ready for the important game set for Monday. So far in the tournament, Sierra Leone has demonstrated amazing resilience by winning two outstanding matches against Tanzania and host Egypt, as well as a hard-fought draw against Zambia.

Their Group A loss to South Africa presented a tough setback, but their play has been good enough to secure a spot in the knockout round.

There is clear optimism among the coaches and players as the squad sets out on this road toward their first-ever quarter-final in the U20 Cup of Nations.

As they prepare for Cairo, they have adopted a renewed tactical approach stressing teamwork and strategic play, which they think would be quite useful. The Shooting Stars are set to make history, their spirits high and their resolve obvious.

U20: Arsenal's Kamara, Reading defender Kanu start for Sierra Leone
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

U20: Arsenal’s Kamara, Reading defender Kanu start for Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone U20 head coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara has made seven changes to his squad for Tuesday’s Cup of Nations final Group A match against South Africa, which kicks off at 9 PM local time at the Suez Canal Stadium.

Arsenal’s U21 player, Osman Kamara, an attacking midfielder, has been given the opportunity to make his mark in the squad with his first start. Osman made his U20 debut in the previous match, which ended in a draw against Zambia.

Goalkeeper Mamadou Wurie Jalloh has been rested, and Dauda Bangura from East End Lions will take his place. In defense, young defender Abraham Kanu will make his first start and appearance in the competition, partnering with Alpha Turay in central defense.

The Shooting Stars are the first team to reach the quarterfinals of the competition, but today’s match is also crucial for securing the top spot in their group.

In a 4-1-4-1 formation, Alusine Dumbuya replaces Sallieu Bah in midfield, Osman Kamara steps in for Mohamed Fofanah, Abraham Kanu takes the place of Saidu Bangura, Sheku Kallon replaces Alpha Kabia, and Sulaiman Kargbo comes in for Samuel Gandi.

A victory will see Sierra Leone become the winners of Group A in the race to the Chile 2025 U20 World Cup, as they await to learn their quarter-final opponent.

Star Sport Academy Management Pleased with Cita Bah's Progress
by Football Sierra Leone

Star Sport Academy Management Pleased with Cita Bah’s Progress

Sierra Leone’s Star Sport Academy’s management has said they are happy with Cita Bah, their left back, who has been a critical performer this season.

Thanks to his outstanding showings in the Leone Rock Premier League, Bah, 18, was a member of the Sierra Leone national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau and Egypt.

Coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute to replace SS Bah, he made his first international appearance with the Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone U20 side during their 4-1 triumph over Egypt at the Suez Canal Stadium.

“As a club, we want to express our delight in Cita Bah’s development, and we hope he continues to progress,” said Alpha Fawundu, Secretary General of the club.

Bah was with FDC Vista in Russia before switching to FC Vans in Armenia before this season.

Bah was with FDC Vista in Russia before switching to FC Vans in Armenia prior to this season
Bah was with FDC Vista in Russia before switching to FC Vans in Armenia prior to this season
Sierra Leone edge closer to U20 AFCON Quater-final spot after defeating Tanzania
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone becomes the first to reach AFCON U-20 Quarter-finals

In Group A, striker Samuel Gandi scored in the 37th minute to lead the Shooting Stars to a 1-0 victory over Tanzania at the Suez Canal Stadium on Saturday.

With one draw and two victories against the hosts, Egypt, and Tanzania, the Shooting Stars accumulated a total of seven points, securing their advancement with one game remaining in the group stage.

Matchday three between Tanzania and Sierra Leone got off to a scrappy start, with both sides struggling to take control. After a couple of missed passes and a slow tempo, Sierra Leone almost broke the deadlock when skipper Momoh I Kamara made a run but misplayed his pass to midfielder Salieu Bah in the 16th minute.

Immediately following that, Tanzania caught Sierra Leone’s midfield and defense off guard when striker Bakari Msimu missed an open net after completely missing the ball.

However, Sierra Leone took the lead in the 37th minute after a rebound found striker Samuel Gandi, who tapped in the opener.

After the break, Sierra Leone looked more comfortable on the ball in the opening minutes, but Tanzania responded with urgency, pressing higher and dominating possession. Jammy Simba and Ahmed Pipino both came close to equalizing, with Simba narrowly missing a header and Pipino firing a free kick just off target.

As the clock wound down, the East Africans continued to press. Substitute Vedastus Masinde’s shot was blocked, and Anthony Mlingo’s late attempts failed to find the back of the net as Sierra Leone held firm defensively.

Sierra Leone could have doubled their lead on the counter, with Momoh Kamara and Sulaiman Kargbo both seeing their efforts blocked in the dying minutes.

The result sees Sierra Leone temporarily top the group with six points, ahead of Egypt’s clash with Zambia later tonight. Meanwhile, Tanzania, still without a goal or a point, faces an uphill battle going into their final group match.

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Back-to-back wins for the Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone, as skipper Momoh I. Kamara was named Man of the Match for the second consecutive time
Back-to-back wins for the Shooting Stars of Sierra Leone, as skipper Momoh I. Kamara was named Man of the Match for the second consecutive time