Sierra Leone’s top-tier side, Star Sport Academy, has confirmed its debutant participation in this year’s West Africa Champions Cup (WACC), which will take place in Kankan, Guinea between August 14 and 21, 2026.

“After two seasons in Sierra Leone’s top flight, we’ll for the first time face West African peers hoping to make history at the tournament of champions,” Coach Amidu Karim side noted.

They went on, “Our club will face off against tough sides from the African continent, including Al Hilal Omdurman of Sudan, Guinean sides Horoya & Hafia, as well as Djoliba AC, Stade Malien de Bamako, FC Diarra & AS Real Bamako from Mali.”

The tournament is part of our club’s plans ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the Blue Wave already preparing for the new campaign.

The 5th edition of the West Africa Champions Cup features big clubs from West Africa, which creates a unique passion and excitement around it. We are pleased to participate in this event.

Host City Kankan is the largest city in Guinea by area and the second largest in population. Inhabitants: 410,542 (1 July 2025 Census).