Sierra Leone’s Shooting Stars have suffered a 2-0 defeat to The Gambia in the WAFU Zone A U-20 Championship semi-final, ending their hopes of reaching the final and qualifying for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations through the tournament.
The Young Scorpions secured victory through goals from Agibou Dibba and Francis Gomez, whose strikes gave The Gambia the advantage needed to overcome Sierra Leone and book a place in the final.
Sierra Leone struggled to overturn the two-goal deficit after falling behind, while The Gambia maintained its advantage to seal the victory and move one step closer to lifting the regional championship.
The defeat represents a setback for the Shooting Stars, who had been aiming to progress to the final and secure qualification for the continental competition. Their campaign in the WAFU Zone A U-20 Championship has now ended at the semi-final stage.
Meanwhile, The Gambia advances to the final with hopes of winning the regional title, having secured its place in the decisive match with a 2-0 victory over Sierra Leone.