Shooting Stars Crowned CAFA’s NLe 150,000 Football Tournament Champions
Alieu Saw Shooting Stars of Gbere Junction have emerged champions of the Community Action For All (CAFA) NLe 150,000 football tournament after defeating Abour FC in a post-match penalty shootout at the Port Loko Mini Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The grand finale was graced by Abdul Osman Turay (AOT), Chairman of the North West Region Football Association; Vice President 1 Alie Badara Tarawali; and Honourable Mariatu Rachel Sesay Pessima, who attended as the special guest representing Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, alongside other dignitaries and football fans.
Shooting Stars received NLe 80,000 as champions, while Abour FC took home NLe 50,000 for finishing second. Excell Academy received NLe 15,000 for third place, and New Road Community earned NLe 5,000 for finishing fourth.
Individual awards went to Marcus Sesay of Future Stars as Young Player of the Tournament; Salif Sesay of Excell Academy as Best Goalkeeper, after conceding only two goals; and Manso Kamara of Excell Academy as Golden Boot winner with 13 goals and Best Player of the Tournament. Coach Hafiz of Shooting Stars was named Best Coach, while Mr Alie Wartfa received the Most Consistent Fan award.
The tournament brought together football enthusiasts and community stakeholders, providing a platform for local talents to showcase their abilities and promoting unity through sports in Port Loko District.