Striker Assan Ceesay scored the only goal of the game in the 62nd minutes.
Gambian goal-machine Assan Ceesay scored the goal for the Gambian side after finishing a wonderful rebounce from midfielder Ablie Jallow’s strike.
The Gambian side has written their name in the history of the country’s football book as they qualified for the Afcon tournament with a game to spare against DR Congo.
The Scorpions have qualified together with Gabon in Group D after Gabon defeated DR Congo 3-0 yesterday.
Gambia now occupies second position with 10 points behind Gabon who tops the standings on superior goal difference.
Meanwhile, President Adama Barrow, who was full with joy in his phone-call, congratulated the boys for a job well-done.
Scorpions’ attacker, Musa Barrow scored two goal (brace) during Bologna 3-2 home win over Cagliari during their week six fixtures of the Italian Serie A played at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Saturday.
The new minister of Youth and Sports Hon Bakary Y Badjie has pledged to give full support to the Gambia Football Federation and the Gambia’s qualification in the Afcon campaign.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie has assured government’s commitment to issues of youth as well as his readiness to continue to make sports development a national priority by creating the enabling policy environment, development and funding initiatives that will reduce challenges young people face and advance our great country.
Gambian international striker, Ali Sowe scored his 40th club goal for his Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia during their 5-0 thump over Botev Ihtiman in the Bulgarina cup played at the Balgarska Arimia stadium on Saturday.
