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.
