At just 20 years old, Momoh Kamara has become the heartbeat of Sierra Leone’s U20 team, stealing the spotlight at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025.
With a blend of poise, power, and precision, Kamara helped the tournament debutants reach the quarter-finals and announced himself as one of Africa’s most exciting young talents.
From a stunning hat-trick against hosts Egypt to commanding midfield displays across all four matches, Kamara earned both the Player of the Group Stage and Top Scorer awards, finishing with four goals.
While Sierra Leone’s fairytale run ended in a narrow quarter-final loss to Morocco, Kamara’s story is just beginning.
A Journey of Grit and Growth
Born in Kambia Town and raised in the tough neighborhoods of East End Freetown, Kamara’s rise is rooted in resilience. He sharpened his skills at Mattia Football Club, a grassroots side known for unearthing raw talent. His growth continued with stints at Diamond Stars FC and later Leixões SC B in Portugal, where he refined his all-round game.
His first taste of international attention came during the WAFU Zone A qualifiers, where he led Sierra Leone to their first-ever U-20 AFCON berth—earning the Best Player award along the way.
“I played barefoot in the streets, dreaming of this,” Kamara recalled.
“To be here, representing Sierra Leone and leading us to our first AFCON—it’s something I’ll never forget.”
