Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars are facing an uphill battle after falling 2-0 behind The Gambia at half-time in their WAFU Zone A U-20 Championship semi-final, with the Young Scorpions now just 45 minutes away from reaching the final and securing qualification for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Gambian side seized control of the encounter through goals from Agibou Dibba and Francis Gomez, putting Sierra Leone under pressure heading into the second half.
The two-goal deficit leaves the Shooting Stars with a major challenge after the break, as they must find a response to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
For The Gambia, the half-time advantage puts them in a commanding position as they close in on a place in the WAFU A U-20 Championship final and a ticket to the continental tournament.
Sierra Leone now face a defining second half, with their hopes of progressing depending on whether they can overturn the deficit and prevent the Young Scorpions from sealing victory.