The Young Queen Girls fought hard for victory against Senegal and created numerous goal scoring chances but failed to capitalize on them.
Sarah Jarju's first half goal was ruled out for an offside.
Coach Jabang and his Young Queen Scorpion charges will now play against Guinea Bissau in their second group match on Monday 11th May 2026.
It could be recalled that The Gambia slipped to Senegal in the 2025 WAFU A-U-20 Women's football tournament.
