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Coach Kamara believes Sierra Leone earn respect despite quarter-final exit
by Alusine Rehme Wilson

Sierra Leone’s U20 coach Kamara: ‘We’re No Strangers Anymore’

Sierra Leone U-20 head coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara says the Shooting Stars will approach the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Championship in Mali with greater belief and experience as they target another Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualification.

The Shooting Stars have been drawn in a demanding Group B alongside defending champions Senegal, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau, with the tournament serving as the qualifying route to the 2027 U-20 AFCON.

Kamara’s side enters the competition after a breakthrough 2025 campaign that saw Sierra Leone win the WAFU A U-20 Championship in Liberia before making their continental debut in Egypt. The Shooting Stars reached the quarter-finals of the last U-20 AFCON, where they suffered a narrow 1-0 extra-time defeat to Morocco.

According to the Shooting Stars coach, last AFCON experience has changed the team’s outlook ahead of their return to the regional stage. “We’re no strangers anymore.

The experiences we acquired from the 2025 AFCON campaign could prove crucial in our quest to go through another highly competitive WAFU tournament,” Kamara said. The skilful, disciplined, and results-oriented Kamara knows the challenge will be significant, particularly with Senegal in the same group.

Despite Senegal as the reigning WAFU A’ champions defeated Sierra Leone in the previous final and remain one of the region’s leading youth sides, coach Kamara believes his players are better prepared for the challenge and determined to secure another continental appearance.

“We’ll be journeying to Mali with fresh experiences, determination and the belief that our breakthrough in Egypt can be the foundation for something greater,” he said. 

Meanwhile, the Shooting Stars will be seeking to turn their historic Egyptian breakthrough into sustained progress, beginning with a difficult group campaign in Mali as they begin their hunt for a spot in next year’s U-20 AFCON final to mark a historic back-to-back appearance at the prestigious youth tournament.

by Alusine Rehme Wilson

Sierra Leone Stars’ AFCON Hopes Suffer Second Straight Defeat

The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Monday, September 28, 2026, suffered another setback in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign after losing 1–0 to Equatorial Guinea in their second Group E match.

The defeat leaves Sierra Leone without a point from their opening two matches, following their dramatic 3–2 loss to Zimbabwe in the group opener.

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the Leone Stars had made a promising start against Zimbabwe, racing into a two-goal lead through Alie Conteh and Sallieu Tarawallie before conceding three second-half goals to surrender the advantage.

Against Equatorial Guinea, however, Sierra Leone were unable to find the attacking spark needed to rescue their campaign, with the hosts securing a narrow 1-0 victory.

The result puts additional pressure on the new Sierra Leone coach, Didier Gomes Da Rosa, who’s looking forward to reviving the Leone Stars’ qualification hopes and ending a four-year absence from the AFCON finals.

Sierra Leone’s latest setback also continues a difficult recent run against Equatorial Guinea, who have proved a challenging opponent in previous competitive meetings.

However, with two defeats from two matches, the Leone Stars now face a difficult road ahead in Group E and will need a strong response in their remaining fixtures to stay in contention for a place at the 2027 tournament.

by Alie Bittar @bittar32

No room for defeat for Equatorial Guinea or Sierra Leone

Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone are set to clash on Matchday 2 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Group E, both aiming for their first points in the qualification stages.

Both teams will go out searching for a positive outcome in this crucial contest, as going two games without a point is not an option, especially in the tough Group E as they compete for a spot in next year’s East Africa Cup of Nations.

Equatorial Guinea’s campaign got off to a rocky start as they suffered a 2–0 defeat against DR Congo, with Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa finding the back of the net, leaving the team looking to regroup and refine their strategy.

Meanwhile, Sierra Leone faced a heartbreaking turn of events after a promising start; they held a 2–0 lead at halftime against Zimbabwe, only to watch it slip away as they fell to a 3–2 defeat, with Marshall Munetsi scoring two crucial goals to complete the comeback for Zimbabwe.

This highly anticipated match will unfold at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé, a neutral ground chosen for its accessibility.

The last time these two teams met in a competitive setting was during the AFCON 2022 tournament, where Equatorial Guinea emerged victorious with a narrow 1–0 win.

With just six matches in the group stage and only the top two teams advancing to the next round, another loss would put either side in a precarious position, making points absolutely essential as they strive to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Match Details

Match: Equatorial Guinea vs Sierra Leone

Competition: 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

Matchday: 2

Group: E

Date: Monday, September 28, 2026

Kickoff: 17 GMT

Stadium: Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo

City: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Broadcast: beIN SPORTS
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Sierra Leone arrive in Cameroon for crucial Equatorial Guinea clash

After suffering defeat in their opening Group E match against Zimbabwe’s Warriors, the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone have arrived in Cameroon ahead of a crucial encounter with Equatorial Guinea.

The West African team understands that securing a positive outcome is crucial to keeping their qualification dreams alive, especially after the disappointing start.

A loss would undoubtedly put more pressure on head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa, who was brought in with the mission of leading Sierra Leone to qualify for the East Africa AFCON.

The Leone Stars have missed their last two continental showcases since the Cameroon tournament in 2021. Their opponents are also under pressure, having lost their opening fixture to DR Congo, making the contest a high-stakes affair for both sides.

The Sierra Leone delegation touched down in Cameroon on Friday and immediately shifted focus to preparations for the decisive clash.

Head coach and his players will be aiming to correct the mistakes from the defeat to Zimbabwe and produce a much-improved performance.

With both teams still searching for their first points in the group, Monday’s encounter promises to be fiercely contested. Victory for either side would revive their campaign, while another defeat would leave their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

Their History

Equatorial Guinea triumphed over Sierra Leone in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 held in Cameroon. The Nzalang Nacional secured their spot in the next stage with a hard-fought 1-0 victory in a Group E match that took place at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium on January 20, 2022.

The match turned in favour of Equatorial Guinea thanks to Pablo Ganet’s goal in the 38th minute. Ganet made the most of a quickly taken free kick by José Machín, skillfully placing the ball past Sierra Leone’s goalkeeper, Mohamed Nbalie Kamara.

They’ve managed to secure only two victories in their last seven matches, suffering four losses and drawing twice against Sierra Leone.

by Alusine Rehme Wilson

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