The Gambia U-20 team on Wednesday dazed Guinea Conakry U-20 team 2-1 in their third and final Group A match played at the Stade Ouezzin Coulibaly to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Young Scorpions defeated Mali U-20 team 1-0 in their second group match before rubbing shoulders with the Young Syli National, who beat Liberia U-20 team 1-0 in their second group match.
Guinea Conakry U-20 team advanced to the semi-finals of the sub-regional cadet biggest football showpiece before clashing with The Gambia U-20 team.
The Gambia U-20 team needed a point against Guinea Conakry U-20 team to cruise to the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Young Scorpions snatched the significant three points, thanks to goals from Agibou Dibba and Francis Gomez during the match.
The victory earns The Gambia U-20 team top-spot in Group A of the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with 7 points in three group matches.
Guinea Conakry finished second-place in Group A with 6 points after three group matches.
