The Scorpions snatched qualification to the continent’s bi-annual biggest football showpiece for the first time in their history after finishing top-spot in Group D of the qualifiers with 10 points in six group matches.
The Gambia thrashed Angola 3-1 in their opening qualifier match played in September 2019 in Luanda before drawing 2-2 with Democratic Republic of Congo in their second qualifier match played in November 2019 in Banjul.
The Scorpions slipped to Gabon 2-1 in their third qualifier clash played in November 2020 in Libreville.
The Gambia defeated Gabon 2-1 in their fourth qualifier tie played in November 2020 in Banjul before beating Angola 1-0 in their fifth qualifier match played in March 2021 in Banjul to secure qualification to the continent’s bi-annual biggest football festivity.
The Scorpions lost to Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their sixth and final qualifier fixture played in March 2021 in Kinshasa.
Coach Tom Saintfiet and his charges will affray to stun Mauritania in their opening Group F clash to clutch their first triumph in the continent’s bi-annual biggest football fiesta.
Meanwhile, Mauritania made their debut in Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 but were eliminated in the group phase of the continent’s bi-annual biggest football jamboree.
The Banjul Regional U-12 Summer Academy football competition has reached its final stage at the capital city of The Gambia with Gilkock Football Academy securing their place in this year’s final after beating Afia Bi Academy 3-2 in post match penalty shoot-out following a 1-all draw in regulation.
Gunjur United Football Club is set to start training for the 2020 West Coast Region pre-season football tournament today, Monday at the Nyamina Football Field.
The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has confirmed the appointment of Bakary K. Jammeh as the Chef de Mission (CDM) for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games scheduled to take place from 28th July to 8th August 2022.
Hon Bakary Y. Badjie, minister of Youth and Sports has commended the Scorpions’ fighting spirit during their game against Mali.
