The Baby Scorpions crashed out of the Caf Under-17 championship after losing to Tunisia. Their defeat came after an earlier loss against Senegal and a win over Somalia. Despite elimination from the tournament, they still have a shot at reaching the FIFA World Under-17 Cup through upcoming playoffs against Uganda.
Tunisia clinched victory with a nail-biting 2-1 win, securing their spot in the knockout stages. Yassine Ben Mahmoud and Anisse Saide scored crucial goals that decided the match. The game was super close, with both teams battling hard and sharing equal possession throughout the contest.
The Gambian team showed serious fight after falling behind. Bisenty Mendy equalized right after halftime, giving fans hope for a potential turnaround. However, Saidi's goal in the 57th minute sealed Tunisia's victory and dashed Gambian dreams of advancing directly.
Coming into the match after crushing Somalia 5-1, The Gambia looked confident and ready to compete. Ben Mahmoud's goal just before halftime put pressure on the Gambian squad. The team responded quickly but couldn't maintain momentum against the determined Tunisian side.
With tournament hopes crushed, The Gambia now focuses on the upcoming playoff match against Uganda. Winning that game remains their last chance to secure a spot in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The young players will need to bring their absolute best performance to overcome their current setback.
Tunisia clinched victory with a nail-biting 2-1 win, securing their spot in the knockout stages. Yassine Ben Mahmoud and Anisse Saide scored crucial goals that decided the match. The game was super close, with both teams battling hard and sharing equal possession throughout the contest.
The Gambian team showed serious fight after falling behind. Bisenty Mendy equalized right after halftime, giving fans hope for a potential turnaround. However, Saidi's goal in the 57th minute sealed Tunisia's victory and dashed Gambian dreams of advancing directly.
Coming into the match after crushing Somalia 5-1, The Gambia looked confident and ready to compete. Ben Mahmoud's goal just before halftime put pressure on the Gambian squad. The team responded quickly but couldn't maintain momentum against the determined Tunisian side.
With tournament hopes crushed, The Gambia now focuses on the upcoming playoff match against Uganda. Winning that game remains their last chance to secure a spot in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The young players will need to bring their absolute best performance to overcome their current setback.
