The Gambian side that is making their first appearance in Africa’s biggest senior tournament came against all odds to defeat the Mauritanian side who was more experienced than The Gambia after making their first appearance in the tournament in 2019.
Despite the win in their opening match, The Gambia made a dismal performance, only pushing harder during the closing stages of the game.
The Mauritanians side created several attempts to restore purity but the resolute Gambian defense denied all their goal efforts.
The Scorpions during the second period had several advantages to increase their lead through Musa Barrow, Ebrima Colley and Lamin Jallow but none of their chances created in the second period were converted.
Meanwhile, Bologna’s attacker Musa Barrow was awarded the Man of The Match award after creating most of the opportunities for the Scorpions side.
The Gambia currently top their Group F with 3 points, leveled with Mali who also defeated Tunisia by the same score-line (1-0).
The Scorpions will next play Mali in their second group game on Sunday, 16 January before taking on Tunisia in their final group F game on Thursday 20 January 2022.
The Gambia CHAN team and Wallidan on Friday drew goalless in a friendly match played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field in Old Yundum as the 2023 CHAN qualifiers edges closer.
Mbollet Ba United on Saturday beat Njongon FC by a goal to nil in the final of the Mbollet Ba Youth and Sports Committee organised and funded ‘Noran’ tournament.
Gunjur United Football Club last Monday started pre-season training ahead of the new Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League season.
Referee Lamin N Jammeh has made the cut to the FIFA cohort of Young Talents Referees VAR Course. The first of its kind in world football, the young Gambian is selected amongst a host of participants across Africa for the maiden edition of young talents Referees on Video Assistant Referees (VAR) Course scheduled from the 22nd to 26th August, 2020.
