Afcon Under-20: World Cup U-20 teams chosen as Gambia makes history
BONFACE ORUCHO, BIRD STORY AGENCY GAMBIA, Senegal, Nigeria, and Tunisia will represent Africa in the FIFA U-20 World Cup taking place from 20 May to June 11, 2023. The four teams secured their places following a thrilling last-eight stage of the ongoing TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, in Egypt. At the semi-final match played at the Cairo International Stadium on Monday evening (March 6), Gambia edged out seven-time U-20 world cup champions Nigeria with a 1-0 penalty win. The winning goal scored in the seventh minute fulfilled Gambia’s years-long desire to reach the finals. Their historic qualification places them…