# Gambia wins WAFU Zone A U17 title

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ufoa-a-u17-football-tournament
> Updated: 2026-09-19T16:40:44.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 3.

The Gambia has been crowned the WAFU Zone A U-17 champion after defeating hosts Senegal in a dramatic final at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium in Dakar. Following a 0-0 draw during regulation time, the match was decided by a penalty shootout, which The Gambia won 5-4.

Gambian goalkeeper Vanou Gomez was a standout performer, making crucial saves, including a decisive stop against Senegal’s Souleymane Commissaire Faye during stoppage time and further interventions during the shootout. The victory ends Senegal’s streak of two consecutive regional titles.

Both finalists have secured qualification for the upcoming 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Morocco. In the third-place playoff, Guinea defeated Liberia 2-0 to claim the final qualifying spot for the continental tournament. Boubacar Diallo scored both goals for the Guinean side, marking the nation’s return to continental competition after a seven-year absence.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Gambia wins WAFU Zone A U-17 title after penalty shootout victory over Senegal

The Gambia won the WAFU Zone A U-17 title after defeating Senegal on penalties following a 0-0 draw. Guinea also qualified for the 2027 CAN U-17 by beating Liberia 2-0 in the third-place match.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-to-face-gambia-in-ufoa-a-u17-tournament-final

### 2026-09-16: Senegal U17 qualifies for UFOA-A final and CAN after 3-0 win over Guinea

Senegal's U17 team defeated Guinea 3-0 in the UFOA-A semi-finals, securing a spot in the tournament final and qualifying for the next Africa Cup of Nations U17.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-and-guinea-face-off-in-ufoa-a-u17-semifinal

### 2026-09-11: Senegal U17 qualifies for semifinals with 5-0 win over Sierra Leone

Senegal's U17 team qualified for the UFOA-A U17 semifinals after defeating Sierra Leone 5-0, marking their second consecutive dominant victory in the tournament.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-u17-qualifies-for-semifinals-with-5-0-win-over-sierra-leone

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