Sierra Leone Stuns Egypt 4-1 in U-20 AFCON Comeback

Sierra Leone’s U-20 national team, the Shooting Stars, delivered a sensational performance to defeat host nation Egypt U-20 4-1 in their Group A second-round clash at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo.

Making their debut at the tournament, the Shooting Stars came from a goal down at halftime to produce an unforgettable second-half turnaround—led by a hat-trick hero, Momoh Ibrahim Kamara.

The match began with Egypt taking early control and going into the break with a 1-0 lead. But the momentum shifted dramatically after halftime. Kamara leveled the scores with a sharp finish, igniting the comeback. His attacking brilliance tore through Egypt’s defense, and before long, Sierra Leone had taken the lead.

Salieu Bah extended the advantage with a coolly taken penalty, making it 3-1. But the night belonged to Kamara, who completed his hat-trick with a final goal that sealed the 4-1 victory, capping off one of the most thrilling performances of the tournament so far.

The win catapults Sierra Leone to the top of Group A with four points—above Egypt and South Africa, who both sit on three—while Tanzania remains at the bottom.

The victory not only boosts Sierra Leone’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stage but also sends a clear message: the Shooting Stars have arrived, and they mean business.

Their final group-stage match will be crucial, and fans across the nation are brimming with hope as the team continues its historic run.

Sierra Leone Stuns Egypt 4-1 in U-20 AFCON Comeback

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Fans Erupt with Joy on Facebook

Following Sierra Leone’s electrifying 4-1 victory over hosts Egypt at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, the nation’s social media exploded with celebration. From the streets of Freetown to Facebook timelines across the diaspora, fans hailed the Shooting Stars’ historic comeback—powered by a hat-trick from Momoh Ibrahim Kamara and a cool penalty from Salieu Bah.

The dominant second-half performance has lifted spirits and ignited pride among Sierra Leoneans, many of whom are seeing their country shine on such a stage for the very first time.

Here’s what some fans had to say:

Kannehcv couldn’t hold back the joy: “Congratulations to you guys for such an amazing performance!”

Osman Ibrahim Bangura recognized the effort behind the scenes: “Nice job to the team manager…”

Kadija Kanu added, “Thank you guys for a wonderful performance.”

Amara Barnet proudly posted, “Congratulations! We are proud of you. Continue to make us and our beloved country proud.”

And Abdoulaye Jalloh shared a heartfelt blessing: “These guys have done a tremendous job today. We hope they can continue with this progress. They give us joy, and may God continue blessing them. Ameen ya Rabbi.”

The reactions reflect a nation united in celebration—and a growing belief that this generation of young players could achieve something truly special.