Debutants Gambia Defeat Mauritania in Their Median AFCON Encounter

By: Dawda Baldeh

The National Team of The Gambia known as the Gallant Scorpions has set a record in Cameroon as they defeated Mauritania 1-0 in their median appearance in the 2021 African Cup of Nations.

Gambian Midfielder Ablie Jallow gave the Scorpions the lead barely ten minutes after kick-off. Jubilant crowds danced and sang songs of adoration for the team

The early goal from Ablie Jallow helped the Scorpions earn three points in their median encounter