Gambia national under-17 football team

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Gambia U-17
Nickname(s) Baby Scorpions
Association Gambia Football Federation
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Head coach Abdoulie Bojang
Home stadium Independence Stadium
FIFA code GAM
Africa U-17 Cup of Nations
Appearances4 (first in 2003 )
Best resultChampions (2005, 2009)
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Appearances2 (first in 1991 )
Best resultGroup Stage (2005, 2009)

The Gambia national under-17 football team is the U-17 football team of the Gambia and is controlled by the Gambia Football Federation.

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History

The team won the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in 2005 & 2009. The 2005 team caused one of the biggest upsets in FIFA U-17 World Cup history after defeating Brazil 3–1.Captain of the team (2005) was Ousman Koli. [1]

Competitive record

CAF U-16 and U-17 World Cup Qualifiers record

CAF U-16 and U-17 World Cup Qualifiers
Appearances: 0
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
1985 Did not enter
1987 Withdrew
1989 Did not enter
1991 Fourth round-4211102
1993 Did not enter
Total1/5       

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References

  1. Vickery, Tim. "Gambia surprise favourites Brazil". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 September 2005.