Gambia pipped the Flying Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 to qualify for a first-ever U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
An early goal by Adama Bojang saw the Gambians edged seven-time champions Nigeria in Monday’s semi-final at this year’s U-20 AFCON in Egypt.
The Flying Eagles had a chance to get back into the game after they were awarded a penalty but substitute Ahmed Abdullahi missed.
Gambia, who are yet to concede a goal at the on-going tournament, will now face Senegal in the final.
The Flying Eagles will face Tunisia in the third-placed match.
The Flying Eagles had the first chance at goal on 2nd minute through Ibrahim Muhammed but his shot from outside missed the target.
But it was Gambia who took the lead in the 9th minute through Adama Bojang.
In the 23rd minute Gambia almost doubled their lead off a counter but failed to make it count.
Abdullahi went close to equalising for the Flying Eagles in the 58th minute but missed the opportunity.
With seven minutes left to play the Flying Eagles were awarded a penalty but Abdullahi saw his low strike hit the post.
In the 89th minute Gambia were reduced to 10 men following a rash challenge.
Despite going a man down, Gambia held on to seal a first-ever final ticket.
The Flying Eagles will face Tunisia in the third-placed match.
But it was Gambia who took the lead in the 9th minute through Adama Bojang.
In the 23rd minute Gambia almost doubled their lead off a counter but failed to make it count.
Abdullahi went close to equalising for the Flying Eagles in the 58th minute but missed the opportunity.
In the 89th minute Gambia were reduced to 10 men following a rash challenge.
Despite going a man down, Gambia held on to seal a first-ever final ticket.
Senegal beat Tunisia
Senegal have qualified for the final of the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Tunisia 3-0 in the first semi-final on Monday.
A brace from Lamine Camara and Pape Demba gave Senegal the comfortable win.
It is Senegal’s fifth consecutive win at the on-going U-20 AFCON in Egypt.
They opened their campaign in the competition with a win against the Flying Eagles of Nigeria before overcoming Mozambique and Egypt.
And in the quarter-finals, Senegal pipped Benin Republic 1-0.
(Complete Sports)
