By Joseph S. Conteh
Sierra Leone’s U-20 football team, the Shooting Stars, has secured a remarkable victory in the semifinals of the WAFU Zone A U-20 Championship. The young Shooting Stars squad triumphed over the Gambian team, the young Scorpions, with a convincing 3-0 scoreline.
The opening goal was scored by Idrissa Sesay, who displayed exceptional skill and composure to find the back of the net. The Shooting Stars’ momentum continued to build as Samuel Grandi added a second goal, leaving the Gambian defense in disarray. Momoh Kamara sealed the victory with a spectacular goal, cementing Sierra Leone’s dominance in the match.
This victory not only sees the Shooting Stars advance to the Grand Final of the tournament but also secures their spot in the prestigious U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco. The team’s impressive performance has rightfully earned them a place in the continental competition, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their talent on a larger stage.
The Shooting Stars’ journey now leads them to the Grand Final, where they will face off against Senegal’s young talents. Fans across Sierra Leone are eagerly anticipating this showdown, as the Shooting Stars aim to bring home the WAFU Zone A U-20 Championship title and further solidify their status as one of the rising powers in African youth football.
