Sierra Leone national under-20 football team

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Sierra Leone U-20
Nickname(s) Shooting Stars
Association Sierra Leone Football Association
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation WAFU (West Africa)
Head coachMustapha Dumbuya
Home stadium Freetown National Stadium
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U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances1 (first in 2025 )
Best resultQuarter-final (2025)
FIFA U-20 World Cup
AppearancesNone

The Sierra Leone national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Shooting Stars, represents Sierra Leone in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 World Cup and the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which is the top competitions for this age group. [1] [2]

Contents

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record
YearRoundGPWD1LGSGA
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1977 Did not qualify
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1979
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1981
Flag of Mexico.svg 1983
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1985
Flag of Chile.svg 1987
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 1989
Flag of Portugal (official).svg 1991
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1993
Flag of Qatar.svg 1995
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1997
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1999
Flag of Argentina.svg 2001
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2003
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2005
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2007
Flag of Egypt.svg 2009
Flag of Colombia.svg 2011
Flag of Turkey.svg 2013
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2015
Flag of South Korea.svg 2017
Flag of Poland.svg 2019
Flag of Argentina.svg 2023
Flag of Chile.svg 2025
Total0/24000000

1Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations between 27 April – 18 May 2025. [3]

Caps and goals correct as of 30 April 2025, after the match against Egypt.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Dauda Bangura (2006-10-16) 16 October 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg East End Lions
161 GK Mohamed Kargbo (2005-01-01) 1 January 2005 (age 20)00 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Old Edwardians
231 GK Mamadou Jalloh (2006-11-29) 29 November 2006 (age 18)30 Flag of Denmark.svg Brøndby

32 DF Saidu Musa Bangura (2005-11-11) 11 November 2005 (age 19)20 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg East End Lions
142 DF Mohamed Bai Kamara (2005-01-10) 10 January 2005 (age 20)10 Flag of Latvia.svg Metta
152 DF Citta Bah (2006-04-27) 27 April 2006 (age 19)10 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Star Sport
182 DF Nathaniel Jalloh (2005-09-07) 7 September 2005 (age 19)20 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Kallon
252 DF Abraham Kanu (2005-07-03) 3 July 2005 (age 20)10 Flag of England.svg Reading

23 MF Alusine Dumbuya Unknown10 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg East End Lions
43 MF Alpha Turay (2005-05-26) 26 May 2005 (age 20)20 Flag of Serbia.svg Dubočica
53 MF Alpha Kabia (2005-11-22) 22 November 2005 (age 19)20 Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United
63 MF Musa Bangura (2009-01-01) 1 January 2009 (age 16)00 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Old Edwardians
73 MF Mohamed Fofanah (2005-08-30) 30 August 2005 (age 19)10 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg East End Lions
83 MF Sallieu Bah (2006-09-10) 10 September 2006 (age 18)21 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Wilberforce Strikers
103 MF Momoh Kamara (2005-05-06) 6 May 2005 (age 20)33Unknown
123 MF Mohamed Koroma (2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 19)00Unknown
133 MF Amara Keita (2005-08-08) 8 August 2005 (age 19)20 Free agent
173 MF Sheku Kallon Unknown00 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Wilberforce Strikers
193 MF Santigie Fornah (2007-02-01) 1 February 2007 (age 18)20 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Freetonias SLIFA
203 MF Samba Juma Bah (2006-05-05) 5 May 2006 (age 19)10 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Diamond Stars
263 MF Abubakar Sheriff Unknown00 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Luawa

94 FW Sulaiman Sheriff Kargbo (2005-04-23) 23 April 2005 (age 20)20 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg East End Lions
114 FW Abdul Bangura (2005-12-01) 1 December 2005 (age 19)10 Flag of Latvia.svg Metta
214 FW Samuel Gandi (2006-10-19) 19 October 2006 (age 18)30 Flag of Sierra Leone.svg Old Edwardians
224 FW Kelvin Kargbo Unknown20 Flag of England.svg AFC Wimbledon
244 FW Osman Kamara (2006-08-06) 6 August 2006 (age 18)10 Flag of England.svg Arsenal

See also

References

  1. "Sierra Leone" . Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  2. "Tournoi UFOA : le Syli U20 démarre par un nul contre la Sierra-Leone". 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  3. "Sierra Leone Under 20". Confederation of African Football. Retrieved 30 April 2025.