Gambia face Mauritania in crucial UFOA-A U17 group match in Thies

The Gambia and Mauritania meet in a decisive Group A fixture at the UFOA-A U17 tournament on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with both sides seeking a result that could shape their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 GMT at the Lat-Dior Stadium in Thies, Senegal.

The Gambia go into the match with confidence after opening their campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Sierra Leone. The Baby Scorpions, led in part by Alieu Saine, can strengthen their position in the group with another positive result and move closer to securing a place in the last four.

Mauritania face a more difficult task after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat by Senegal in their first match. The Mourabitounes must respond if they are to keep their qualification hopes alive.

A win would give Mauritania a significant boost and completely revive their campaign in Group A.