The Gambia coach Abdoulie Bojang has expressed satisfaction following his Young Scorpions’ narrow late 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Alexandria.
The boys from the Smiling Coast claimed a victory over Tunisia in Group C of the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
Captain Alagie Saine headed in the winner six minutes from time to secure the points for coach Bojang and his boys.
The Gambia have a rich history in the competition with two bronze medals in their previous three participations.
“We had difficulties at the start of the match but we were able to pull ourselves together quickly,” the former Steve Biko boss said.
“It’s an important victory for us, winning the first match was a necessity. I am very happy.
“It is a group of young players mobilized for the goal.”
The Gambia dominated possession in the historic city of Alexandria with Mahmud Bajo, Haruna Rasid Njie and Alieu Gibba combining in the middle of the park.
Tunisia were forced to defend more in the second as the Young Scorpions piled more pressure in search of the winner.
“I was the coach of the U17s, I know these youngsters,” Bojang said.
“It was fantastic what they did today, we have to continue this momentum” the former Scorpions midfielder said Bojang.