AFCON U20: Clinching a World Cup ticket was our priority- Bojang

AFCON U20: Clinching a World Cup ticket was our priority- Bojang

By Tunde David

Gambia coach Abdoulie Bojang says securing a place in the semifinals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup was important for his Young Scorpions, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Gambians put five past South Sudan at the El Hedoud Stadium in Alexandria to advance to the last four securing a meeting with reigning champions Nigeria.

"Coming into the tournament playing four matches, scoring nine goals without conceding a goal and qualifying for the World Cup I think that's a big achievement," Bojand said.

“That was our primary objective to qualify for the World Cup which is important for the team and the country at large.

"Our first target is to qualify for the World Cup which we've achieved after the game. This is what I have told the boys. We've achieved our first target."

Steve Biko forward Adama Bojang scored a hat-trick against the debutants South Sudan as the Young Scorpions romp through.

"We have qualified for the World Cup and the semi-finals again. Last edition the team were bronze medalists and this time we wanted to improve on that," the former Scorpions midfielder said.