Momoh Kamara is ready to lead the charge against Amajita

Momoh Kamara is ready to lead the charge against Amajita

Discipline, determination, and hard work have been the characteristics of Sierra Leone’s captain and star player, Momoh Kamara, at the U20 AFCON tournament in Egypt.

Kamara will lead his team tonight in their fourth and final Group A match against Amajita at the Suez Canal stadium in Ismailia. 

The former Mattia FC attacker is already a tournament-leading goal scorer with three goals and speaks about his rise in this tournament, with back-to-back man-of-the-match awards.

"There has been a lot of happiness in the camp, and we can feel the support of Sierra Leone behind us.

"It has taken quite a lot for me to be here. My mentality has forced me to work hard and remain determined, but we have to keep giving our best so our people can be more and more proud of us," said Kamara.

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Before coming to this tournament, and after finishing as the top goal scorer and player of the tournament in the WAFU A region, Kamara was signed by Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer (MLS). Having been in Portugal before, Kamara feels that this is a good decision for him.

"I think the switch to Minnesota was a good move for me, and anything that comes from this move is only going to be positive for me as well," said the young sensation. 

The 19-year-old scored a hat-trick against Egypt in this tournament and is already capped with the senior team, having recently played in two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier games against Guinea-Bissau and Egypt.

He sees Amajita as a very special team that they will not be underestimating.

"South Africa is a very strong side. We watched their games against Egypt and Tanzania, and we know that they are a very good team. 

"That said, we are well organised and well prepared for our match against them, so we will see what will happen," said Kamara confidently.