Substitute Dembo Danjo has inspired The Gambia U-20 team to a slender victory over Mali U-20 team in the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Young Scorpions defeated the Young Eagles 1-0 in their second Group A match played at the Stade Ouezzin Coulibaly on Sunday evening.
The Gambia U-20 team came into the match with a point following their goalless draw against Liberia U-20 team in their opening group match before clashing with Mali U-20 team, who slipped to Guinea Conakry U-20 team 1-0 in their opening group match.
The Gambia U-20 team and Mali U-20 team were both eager to bag the maximum points to increase their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Young Scorpions snatched the maximum points against the Young Eagles, thanks to Dembo Danjo's strike during the match.
The victory earns The Gambia U-20 team second-place in Group A with 4 points after two group matches.
Mali U-20 team occupy bottom-place in Group A without a point after two group matches.
The Young Eagles lost to Guinea Conakry U-20 team 1-0 in their opening group match before slipping to The Gambia U-20 team on the same score line in their second group match.
