Momoh I. Kamara: The Rising Star Powering Sierra Leone’s Historic U-20 AFCON Run
In a tournament filled with surprises and standout talents, one name continues to shine brighter than the rest: Momoh I. Kamara. The captain of Sierra Leone’s U-20 national team is not just leading by example, he’s rewriting history on the grand stage of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
With three goals, two Man of the Match awards, and a commanding presence on the pitch, Kamara has become the heartbeat of a team making its debut in the tournament. More impressively, he currently stands as the top goal scorer of the tournament and holds the most Man of the Match awards, a testament to his unmatched influence and consistency.
His most iconic display came under the blinding lights of Ismailia at the Suez Canal Stadium, where Kamara stunned the hosts with a sensational hat-trick, powering Sierra Leone to a 4-1 victory over Egypt, a result that sent shockwaves across the continent. For that performance, he deservedly walked away with the Man of the Match accolade.
Just days later, he delivered again, this time with less flair but equal impact, dominating the midfield against Tanzania in a tightly contested match. His leadership and brilliance turned the tide, helping the Shooting Stars secure a narrow 1-0 win, and once again earning individual honors.
As captain, Kamara has not only inspired his teammates with his play but also etched his name into the history books. Under his leadership, Sierra Leone has qualified for the U-20 AFCON and now booked a spot in quarter-finals for the first time ever, a dream few believed possible when the team began this journey.
But for Kamara, the mission isn’t complete. “Although we are eyeing the U-20 AFCON trophy, our ultimate dream is to take Sierra Leone to its first-ever U-20 World Cup in Chile,” he stated firmly, his eyes fixed on the goal. “I’m ready to give everything on the pitch to make that happen.”
With one group left in Group A against South Africa, Sierra Leone has already secured a quarter-final spot. A victory in that quarter-final clash could seal their ticket to the U-20 World Cup, a destination that once seemed unreachable.
From underdogs to contenders, the Shooting Stars are no longer just participants, they’re history-makers. And at the center of it all is Momoh I. Kamara, a captain whose story is still being written, one brilliant performance at a time.
SLFA MEDIA TEAM
