Gambia reach first ever Africa Cup of Nations tournament

BANJUL: The Gambia has reached the final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after beating Angola 1-0 on Thursday in the AFCON 2022 qualifiers at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.

The head coach of The Gambia national team The Scorpions, Tom Saintfiet attributed the victory to effective air transport arrangements and teamwork.

The Gambia beat Angola 3-1 in the first-leg fixture played in Luanda last year before also defeating Gabon in Banjul.

The group's current standing placed Gabon top with 10 points ahead of the Gambia (10 as well) on goal difference. The Gambia's next game is against DR Congo to end the qualifiers. Agencies

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