TotalEnergies CAF U20 AFCON Group Stage Best XI named, Sierra Leone's Kamara stars
Published: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Sierra Leone star Momoh Kamara has been named in the official Best XI of the group stage at the TotalEnergies U20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025, as announced by the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG).
The dynamic playmaker, who scored four goals in four matches, was instrumental in Sierra Leone's historic qualification for the quarter-finals in their debut appearance at the tournament.
Kamara's performances earned him a clean sweep of individual honours, taking home the awards for Best Player and Top Scorer of the group stage.
The TSG of the comeptition selected a balanced 1-4-2-3-1 formation for the Team of the Group Stage, recognising standout performers across the competition's 20 matches.
Zambia's Levison Banda was named Best Goalkeeper and takes his place between the posts, with a defensive line comprising 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 provide the engine, while Kamara is flanked in attack by Morocco's Othmane Maamma and Zambia's Joseph Sabobo.
DR Congo forward Samuel Ntanda-Lukisa leads the line after his two goals helped secure his side's progression.
Morocco's Mohamed Ouahbi was named Best Coach for guiding his injury-hit squad to an unbeaten group stage finish. Ghana received the Fair Play Award for exemplary discipline throughout the opening round.
With the knockout phase set to begin on Monday, the spotlight will remain firmly on these standout players as they look to inspire their nations toward continental glory.
CAF U20 AFCON Egypt 2025 – Group Stage Best XI (1-4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper:
Defenders:2. Nathaniel Jalloh – Sierra Leone3. Odinaka Okoro – Nigeria4. Daniel Bameyi – Nigeria
5. Dacosta Antwi – Ghana
Midfielders:6. Kevin Wangaya – Kenya7. Lazola Maku – South Africa
8. Momoh Kamara – Sierra Leone
Forwards:9. Joseph Sabobo – Zambia10. Othmane Maamma – Morocco
11. Samuel Ntanda-Lukisa – DR Congo
Individual Awards (Group Stage):
🏆 Best Player: Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone)
🥅 Best Goalkeeper: Levison Banda (Zambia)
⚽ Top Scorer: Momoh Kamara (4 goals, Sierra Leone)
👔 Best Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco)
🏅 Fair Play Team: Ghana
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