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Gambia reach WAFU-A tournament semi-finals

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The Gambia’s under-20 team won Group A at the WAFU-A tournament in Mali after beating Guinea 2-1, with goals from Agibou Dibba and Francis Gomez. The Young Scorpions are now preparing for the semi-finals, Gambiana reports.

The Gambia’s under-20 team qualified for the semi-finals of the WAFU-A tournament in Mali, finishing top of Group A. The Young Scorpions secured the position with a 2-1 win over Guinea, Gambiana reports.

Agibou Dibba and Francis Gomez scored Gambia’s goals. Guinea had earlier beaten Mali 1-0, while the host nation won 3-0 against Liberia. With only one win in the group stage, Mali finished behind Gambia and Guinea, according to Gambiana.

Gambia had been drawn in a group with Mali, Guinea and Liberia. It had earlier drawn with Liberia on 15 October.

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