The Gambia U-20 team have arrived in Mali yesterday, Tuesday, 13th October 2026 ahead of the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Young Scorpions held their first training session before their Group A opening match against Liberia U-20 team on 15th October 2026.
Coach Abdoulie Bojang and his Young Scorpions charges will be resolute to bang the Liberians to snatch the maximum points before taking on Mali in their second Group A match.
The Gambia U-20 team will fight to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the sub-regional cadet biggest football fiesta to fancy their chances of qualifying for the 2027 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Meanwhile, the Young Scorpions have failed to qualify for the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations following their dismal performance in the 2024 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers hosted in Senegal.
