Guinea's Syli Junior wins UFOA-A U20 title
Aboubacar Keïta scored the only goal in the 40th minute to secure a 1-0 victory over Gambia.
Guinea's U20 football team, the Syli Junior, won the UFOA-A U20 tournament on Friday, October 30, 2026, by defeating Gambia 1-0 in the final. The match took place at the Mamadou-Konaté stadium in Bamako. This victory marks the first time Guinea has won this regional trophy.
Captain Ibrahima Tawel N’Diaye's powerful free kick was saved by the Gambian goalkeeper in the 26th minute. Aboubacar Keïta scored the decisive goal in the 40th minute from a corner kick. Coach Mohamed Lamine Sylla, known as Leandro, led the team to this historic win.
The Syli Junior also secured qualification for the next U20 Africa Cup of Nations. The team showed solidarity and determination throughout the second half when Gambia increased pressure. This triumph adds a regional title to Guinea's football achievements.
Why it mattersYoung Guinean footballers have won a regional championship and qualified for a continental tournament.