# West Africa Champions Cup football competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-africa-champions-cup-football-competition
> Updated: 2026-08-16T20:50:39.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The West Africa Champions Cup (WACC) has commenced with varying results for Sierra Leonean representatives. In the tournament opener, Karfamoriah FC of Guinea defeated Star Sport Academy 4-0, with Souleymane Diawara scoring twice.

Star Sport Academy subsequently recovered in their next WACC fixture, securing a 2-0 victory against Malian club AS Real Bamako. The winning goals were provided by substitute Senesie Janneh and Hindovie Turker.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Sierra Leonean football clubs secure victories in local and regional competitions

Bakoteh United Football Academy won the Manjai Super Cup 1-0, while Sierra Leone's Star Sport Academy defeated AS Real Bamako 2-0 in the West Africa Champions Cup.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leonean-football-clubs-secure-victories-in-local-and-regional-competitions

### 2026-08-14: Karfamoriah FC defeats Star Sport Academy 4-0 in WACC opener

Karfamoriah FC defeated Star Sport Academy 4-0 in the opening of the West Africa Champions Cup, prompting tactical concerns for the Sierra Leonean side.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karfamoriah-fc-defeats-star-sport-academy-4-0-in-wacc-opener

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