APA-Banjul (The Gambia) All is set for what may turn out to be a tight dogfight of a final in the under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt between fierce neighbours Senegal and The Gambia.
The final takes place on Saturday.
The Teranga Lions eased past Tunisia with 3 unanswered goals while the Young Scorpions battled to a famous 1-nil win against seven-time champions Nigeria on Monday, setting the stage for a Senegambian derby which promises all the ingredients of an explosive cash for the ultimate crown in continental youth football.
Both nations go into the final matching each others record in the group and knockout stages, conceding no goals with the free-flowing Senegal side edging the scoring charts with 12 goals ahead of The Gambia’s 10 after five games at the tournament in Egypt.
Their players have won successive man of the match since the title run-in.
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