UFOA A U17: Senegal vs Gambia final scheduled for Sunday

Senegal and Gambia face each other this Sunday at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium for the UFOA A U17 tournament title. Both teams have already secured their place in the next Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal aim to confirm their status in front of their home fans

Group A leaders with two wins against Mauritania 4-0 and Liberia 5-0, as well as a 0-0 draw against Gambia, the Young Lions have made their mark. In the semi-final, they dominated Guinea 3-0. As the zone's two-time defending champions and the reigning African champions of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal want to lift another trophy at home and will be able to count on the support of their fans this Sunday at the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium.

Gambia arrive with strong credentials

The Baby Scorpions got their tournament off to a perfect start with a 4-0 win over Sierra Leone, followed by a 3-1 victory against Mauritania. Held to a draw by Senegal on the third matchday, they finished second in Group A. In the semi-final, the Gambians showed their character by beating Liberia 3-1. The final promises to be evenly matched between two teams that already know each other very well.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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