Gambia shocked Angola on the opening day of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, recording a remarkable 3-1 victory in Luanda. The Scorpions’ triumph was historic, marking their first official away win in 36 years—the last coming against Mauritania in 1983.
Goals from Hasan Ceesay (17th, 18th minutes) and Suleiman Marreh (89th) overturned an early strike from Wilson Eduardo (3rd) and secured a memorable win for coach Tom Saintfiet’s side. This result underscores the progress Gambia has made under Saintfiet, who has steadily transformed the Scorpions into a disciplined and confident team.
With Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo yet to face them in Group D, Gambia has sent a strong warning to their group rivals. The Scorpions will look to continue their impressive run in their next match against the Leopards of the DRC on Monday at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. The victory not only boosts Gambia’s qualification hopes but also demonstrates that they can compete with the more established African sides.
