Historic Victory! Sierra Leone U-20 Stun Hosts Egypt with 4-1 Win at AFCON
Sierra Leone’s U-20 team made history today, securing a sensational 4-1 victory over host nation Egypt in their Group A clash at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Playing at the Suez Canal Stadium, the Shooting Stars delivered an unforgettable second-half performance that left fans across the continent in awe.
Match Summary:
Egypt opened the scoring just before halftime with a well-placed goal from Ahmed Gomaa (45+6′).
But the second half belonged entirely to Sierra Leone:
Ibrahim Kamara led the charge with a quick brace in the 63rd and 66th minutes.
Sallieu Bah converted a penalty in the 75th minute.
Kamara completed his hat-trick in stoppage time (90+5′) to cap off a brilliant performance.
Final Score: Sierra Leone 4️⃣ – 1️⃣ Egypt
Group A Standings (as of today):
Sierra Leone: 4 pts
Egypt: 3 pts
Others pending today’s results
What This Means: This win marks Sierra Leone’s first-ever victory at the U-20 AFCON and puts them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages. It’s a huge moment for Sierra Leonean football and a proud day for fans back home.
Man of the Match:
Ibrahim Kamara – A hat-trick hero and a future star in the making!
