Sierra Leone U-20 Set for 2026 WAFU-A Tournament in Mali
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo Sierra Leone’s U-20 national football team will take part in the 2026 WAFU-A U-20 Championship, scheduled for 15 to 30 October 2026 in Bamako, Mali.
The tournament will bring together youth teams from across the West African region to compete for regional honours and qualification to the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Sierra Leone is expected to be among the teams contesting for a place at the continental tournament, with the competition serving as an important pathway to U-20 AFCON qualification.
Head coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara is expected to announce his squad in the coming days. The selected players will represent Sierra Leone at the regional event in Mali.
The WAFU-A U-20 Championship is regarded as a key platform for young footballers in West Africa, offering exposure at international level and an opportunity to progress in their careers.
For Sierra Leone, the tournament will also be a test of its youth football development as the team prepares to compete against some of the strongest sides in the sub-region.