The atmosphere at the Sierra Leone Football Academy in Freetown is buzzing with renewed energy and purpose. The Shooting Stars, Sierra Leone’s U-20 national team, have officially taken training to a whole new level as they ramp up preparations for the highly anticipated 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐔-𝟐𝟎 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭.

Head Coach 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚, a man known for his tactical discipline and eye for raw talent, has invited 25 home-based players to camp. This marks a crucial phase in the team’s build-up to the continental showpiece. The selected players, many of whom have impressed in the national league, are already deep into an intense training program designed to boost fitness, sharpen skills, and foster team chemistry.

However, the final squad is far from complete. The current list will be trimmed in the coming days to make room for a group of foreign-based players, who are expected to join the camp in Sierra Leone ahead of the team’s departure for Egypt. These additions are expected to bring valuable international experience and elevate the overall quality of the squad.

All eyes are now fixed on April 27th — a day that holds double significance. Not only will it mark Sierra Leone’s Independence Day, but it will also see the Shooting Stars face Zambia in their opening match of the tournament. A win on such a symbolic day could inspire a nation and signal Sierra Leone’s intent on the continental stage.

With ambition in their hearts and the nation behind them, the Shooting Stars are determined to shine brighter than ever in Egypt.