The head coach for the Sierra Leone Under 20 Football team has announced the 26-man squad picked to represent the country in the forthcoming CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Egypt beginning April 27, 2025.

After months of intense training and examination, Head Coach Mohamed Lamin announced the final list. The chosen players, who come from both national and global clubs, have displayed extraordinary dedication, discipline, and skill to earn a spot in one of Africa’s most famous junior football championships.

Goalkeepers
Dauda Bangura
Mohamed Baimba Kargbo
Mamadou Wurie Jalloh

Defenders
Nathaniel Jalloh
Saidu Musa Bangura
Citta Bah
Mohamed Alie Koroma
Alpha Turay
Amara Nmale Keita
Abraham Kanu

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Midfielders

Abubakarr Sheriff

Alpha Kabia

Momoh Ibrahim Kamara

Mohamed Bai Kamara

Santigie Fornah

Sallieu Bah

Alusine Dumbuya

Sheku Kallon

Musa Bangura

 

Forwards

Kevin Kargbo

Samuel Gandi

Mohamed Fofanah

Abdul Bangura

Sulaiman Sheriff Kargbo

Samba Juma Bah

Osman Kamara

The team is set to fly for Egypt on Wednesday, April 23, as they prepare for their first group play. The event will provide an opportunity for these young players to show their talent on an international level and compete for their place among Africa’s premier youth football nations.

The CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations is widely known as an important step in growth of players across the continent. For Sierra Leone, joining the tournament represents national pride and cooperation, with fans hoping for a successful campaign.

As the young Leone Stars prepare for the match ahead, they carry the hopes of a nation united by the colors green, white, and blue.