Sierra Stars Arrive in Dakar Ahead of WAFU A U 17 AFCON Qualifiers

Sierra Leone’s U-17 national team, the Sierra Stars, has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the WAFU-A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The tournament is scheduled to run from September 7 to September 20, 2026, with Sierra Leone preparing for its opening match against The Gambia.

The Sierra Stars have a 32-member delegation, made up of 20 players and 12 technical staff and officials.

The team is also expected to complete its second mandatory MRI bone testing as part of the tournament’s age-verification process.