27/11/2025
CAF AFRICAN SCHOOLS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WAFU-A Gambia 2025
Group A
1st GAME Fulltime Report
The Gambia defeated Guinea Bissau 2-0 in an early morning kickoff, opening the CAF African Schools Championship WAFU-A Gambia 2025. The host country, Gambia π¬π², emerged victorious against Guinea Bissau π¬π³ in a well-contested game throughout the 40 minutes. Gambia dominated Guinea Bissau, playing both physically and mentally, netting both goals without giving Bissau a chance, securing all 3 points.
2nd GAME
After collecting all 3 points against Bissau, The Gambia took advantage of home playing and defeated Mauritania π²π· 5-0 in their second game. In the first half, Mauritania collected an early red card after a player intentionally saved the ball with his hands to avoid a goal. Sulayman Manneh of The Gambia broke the deadlock, giving Gambia the lead against Mauritania. Another goal was added, doubling Gambia's lead, and Sulayman Manneh netted a brace, extending the lead for the host country π¬π² in the first half. Before going into the dressing room, the score was 3-0 in favor of Gambia.
In the second half, Gambia started strong, scoring another goal through Ousman Krubally. Mauritania fought harder to reduce the deficit but ended up getting another red card, and Gambia took advantage. Sanna Sanneh netted another goal, making it 5-0. The host defended their win, collecting the maximum 3 points.
3rd game
After the red cards, Mauritania went back to the drawing board and came back stronger, defeating Guinea Bissau 2-1 at the Gambinos Sporting Complex in Lamin Mandinary. In the 6th minute, Aboubacar Malad of Mauritania broke the deadlock, giving his team an early lead. Just 7 minutes later, Mauritania doubled the lead through Mahmoud Baulhair. Guinea Bissau reduced the deficit through Musa Baldeh, making the score 2-1 till the final whistle.
Table Standings
Gambia closed today's game with 6 points, 2 wins, scoring 7 goals, and conceding 0 goals, securing a direct qualification to the semi-finals. Mauritania finished in 2nd place with 3 points, scoring 2 goals, conceding 6 goals, and also making it to the semi-finals. Guinea Bissau didn't make it to the semi-finals, finishing 3rd with 0 points.