Star Sport Academy’s midfielder Mohamed C. Jalloh was named Man of the Match for his impressive performance, playing a key role as Sierra Leone held their ground against a determined Senegalese side in Mali.

Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars have secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 WAFU-A U20 Male Championship after holding Senegal to a goalless draw on Thursday, October 22.

The hard-fought draw proved enough for the Shooting Stars to advance to the last four, marking an important milestone in their campaign at the regional tournament.

Sierra Leone will now turn their attention to the semifinal against The Gambia as they continue their quest for the 2026 WAFU-A U20 Male Championship title.