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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

Sierra Leone's Emmanuel Samadia extends Hartford contract
by Football Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s Emmanuel Samadia extends Hartford contract

Hartford Athletic has extended midfielder Emmanuel Samadia’s contract for two years, starting after the 2026 season.

Samadia has played in six matches as a starter this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. He has also made five clearances and four takeaways on defence.

General Manager and Head Coach Brendan Burke praised Samadia for his hard work and skill. He noted that Samadia is a key player for both Hartford Athletic and the national team of Sierra Leone. Burke expressed happiness about Samadia’s continued commitment to the team as they work to keep their core group together.

Since joining Hartford two seasons ago, Samadia has recorded eight assists in 41 starts in the USL Championship. He was an important player when Hartford won the Jägermeister Cup in 2025. Samadia has been part of Sierra Leone’s national team since he was 18, starting in 2020.

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
Côte d’Ivoire brush aside Burkina Faso in Group opener
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Côte d’Ivoire brush aside Burkina Faso in Group opener

Côte d’Ivoire came back strong in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, beating Burkina Faso 4-1 in their opening Group B game on Monday night.

This is the Lady Elephants’ first time in the tournament in 12 years. They were clearly the better team in the first half and managed the game well overall.

Rebecca Elloh scored first with a penalty. Ines Konan got two goals, with assists from Rosemonde Kouassi and Nsira Ouedraogo.

Burkina Faso managed to pull one back through Adama Congo early in the second half, but Côte d’Ivoire quickly regained their lead when Ouedraogo scored again.

It was a great start for coach Reynald Pedros, who had asked the team to play their hearts out in Morocco. The players showed they were well-prepared and confident, blending experienced players with younger talent.

Captain Bernadette Amani Kakounan was happy to be back at WAFCON, and the Lady Elephants proved it with a determined performance.

This win is a good start for Côte d’Ivoire, especially following Tanzania’s surprise win against South Africa. They’ve put themselves in a good position to reach the quarter-finals, as the top two teams from each group move on.

News WAFCON Match Day Two Results
News WAFCON Match Day Two Results