The Scorplings hammered Sierra Leone 4-1 in their opening group match played on Monday at the Stade Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio, Senegal.
Alieu Saine netted a brace for the Scorplings in the first half from the penalty spot.
Sheriff Touray scored the third goal for The Gambia U-17 team before break.
Substitute Muhammed Jatta netted the fourth goal for the Scorplings in the second half.
The Gambia U-17 team will now play against Mauritania in their second group match on Thursday 10 September 2026 at 4pm.
Coach Yahya Manneh and his Scorplings charges will compete to beat Mauritania to maintain their hundred percent record in the 2026 WAFU-A CAF U-17 African Nations Cup.
Conversely, Mauritania U-17 team will scuffle to stun The Gambia to bounce back in the sub-regional championship after slipping to Senegal 4-0 in their opening group match.
