#Sports

Gambia U-20 stun Fortune FC in warm up clash as All Africa Games looms

Feb 22, 2024, 11:37 AM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

The Gambia U-20 team yesterday, Wednesday, 21 February 2024 stunned Fortune FC 2-1 in a warm up match played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field in Old Yundum, as the All Africa Games, Accra 2023 edges closer.

The Young Scorpions, who are currently embarking on intensive training exercises ahead of the All Africa Games, opened the scoring through Banjul United prolific striker Mansour Mbaye in the 25th minute of the match.

Abdourahman Jobe scored the second goal for The Gambia U-20 team in the 37th minute of the match to dash Fortune FC’s dreams of coming back to their feet.

Fortune FC fought hard for an equaliser and created goal scoring opportunities but failed to capitalise on them thus the first half ended 2-0 in favour of The Gambia U-20 team.

Upon resumption of the match, Fortune FC changed their style of play and dominated The Gambia U-20 team in the midfield, crafting goal scoring opportunities.

Bernard Sylva pulled out one goal for Fortune FC in the 55th minute of the match, which eventually proved to be a consolation for them thus the match ended 2-1 in favour of The Gambia U-20 team.

Coach Abdoulie Bojang and his Young Scorpions charges will be expecting to play more test matches to prepare well for the All Africa Games, Accra 2023.