As the Sierra Leone national team, known as the Shooting Stars, finished a demanding morning practice at the training field of the Mercure Hotel in Ismailia, the excitement for the quarter-final match in the U20 Cup of Nations is mounting.
All 26 squad members attended this meeting, highlighting their unity and dedication as they prepare for a hallowed event.
Every player Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara has fit and ready for the important game set for Monday. So far in the tournament, Sierra Leone has demonstrated amazing resilience by winning two outstanding matches against Tanzania and host Egypt, as well as a hard-fought draw against Zambia.
Their Group A loss to South Africa presented a tough setback, but their play has been good enough to secure a spot in the knockout round.
There is clear optimism among the coaches and players as the squad sets out on this road toward their first-ever quarter-final in the U20 Cup of Nations.
As they prepare for Cairo, they have adopted a renewed tactical approach stressing teamwork and strategic play, which they think would be quite useful. The Shooting Stars are set to make history, their spirits high and their resolve obvious.
Sierra Leone U20 AFCON quarter-final buildup begins
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) May 8, 2025
As the Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars, finished a demanding morning practice at the Mercure Hotel pitch in Ismailia, the excitement for the quarter-final match in the U20 Cup of Nations is mounting.@SLFA_sl pic.twitter.com/8aOvCx7dEB
