Guinea Boosts AFCON Qualification Chances After Beating The Gambia
By Tobi Sangotola, Abidjan.
After drawing with Cameroon in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), tagged Côte d’Ivoire 2023, Guinea recorded a 1-0 victory at the Stade de Yamoussoukro against The Gambia.
The two countries created few chances in the first half but could not find the net. It took 70 minutes before Guinea broke the deadlock through midfielder Aguibou Camara.
The 22-year old finished off a great team goal after latching onto a pass from Morgan Guilavogui to score the opener.
In search of the equaliser, coach Tom Sainfait introduced two attackers in Mohamed Badamosi and Ali Sowe into the game. However, none of them managed to break the resolute Guinea defence as the matched finished 1-0.
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Guinea breaks the deadlock with one goal to win today’s 3 points against The Gambia! ⚡️#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | #GUIGAM pic.twitter.com/YGsAQCIN9J
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Guinea now have four (4) points from two games and currently occupy the second position. in Group C. They will next play already qualified Senegal at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro on Tuesday, January 23.
The Gambia, with no point, will play Cameroon in their last game on Tuesday, January 23rd.
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