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Gambia wins WAFU Zone A U17 title
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The Gambia has been crowned the WAFU Zone A U17 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.
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- 2026-09-21 15:05 UTC Gambia wins WAFU Zone A U17 title
- 2026-09-21 01:38 UTC Gambia wins WAFU Zone A U17 title
- 2026-09-20 20:13 UTC UFOA-A U17 final: Senegal vs Gambia
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