Sierra Leone’s star player, Momoh Kamara, has earned a spot in the official Best XI of the group stage at the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, as announced by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG). Kamara, who scored four goals in as many matches, was key in Sierra Leone’s historic qualification for the quarter-finals in their tournament debut.
Kamara’s stellar performances also saw him claim both the Best Player and Top Scorer awards for the group stage, marking a remarkable individual achievement.
The TSG selected a well-balanced 1-4-2-3-1 formation for the Team of the Group Stage, recognizing top performers across the 20 group-stage matches.
Zambia’s Levison Banda was named Best Goalkeeper, while the defensive lineup includes Nigeria’s Odinaka Okoro and Daniel Bameyi, Ghana’s Dacosta Antwi, and Sierra Leone’s Nathaniel Jalloh.
In midfield, South Africa’s Lazola Maku and Kenya’s Kevin Wangaya anchor the midfield, with Kamara flanked in attack by Morocco’s Othmane Maamma and Zambia’s Joseph Sabobo. DR Congo’s Samuel Ntanda-Lukisa leads the line after scoring twice to secure his team’s progression.
Morocco’s Mohamed Ouahbi was honored as Best Coach for guiding his injury-stricken team to an unbeaten group stage finish, while Ghana received the Fair Play Award for their exemplary discipline.
As the knockout phase of the tournament begins on Monday, all eyes will be on these standout players, who will aim to continue their impressive performances and lead their teams toward continental glory.
CAF U20 AFCON Egypt 2025 – Group Stage Best XI (1-4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper:
- Levison Banda (Zambia)
Defenders:
- Nathaniel Jalloh (Sierra Leone)
- Odinaka Okoro (Nigeria)
- Daniel Bameyi (Nigeria)
- Dacosta Antwi (Ghana)
Midfielders:
- Kevin Wangaya (Kenya)
- Lazola Maku (South Africa)
- Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone)
Forwards:
- Joseph Sabobo (Zambia)
- Othmane Maamma (Morocco)
- Samuel Ntanda-Lukisa (DR Congo)
