The Scorplings thrashed Mauritania 3-1 in their second Group A match played yesterday at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal.
The Gambia U-17 team hammered Sierra Leone 4-1 in their opening Group A fixture before clashing with Mauritania, who lost to Senegal 4-0 in their opening Group A clash.
Mauritania came for the maximum points to bounce back in the 2026 WAFU A CAF U-17 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.
The Gambia were eager to beat Mauritania to advance to the semifinals of the sub-regional football showpiece.
Youngster Alieu Saine gave The Gambia U-17 team the lead in the 13th minute of the match from a brilliant header.
Mauritania reacted for an equaliser and levelled matters in the 49th minute of the match.
Omar Badjie scored the second goal for The Gambia in the 78th minute of the match from a stunning strike.
Muhammed Jatta netted the third goal for the Scorplings in the 94th minute of the match thus the match ended 3-1 in favour of The Gambia.
