In Group B, the Sierra Leone national U20 women’s team secured a 2-0 win over Mauritania on Tuesday in the WAFU Women’s Tournament in Senegal.
Sierra Leone dominated the game at the Stade Lat Dior, with goals from Kadiatu M Kamara and Juliet Brima in the 41st and 43rd minutes, respectively.
Mauritania held on until the 41st minute when Sierra Leone won a corner kick. Fatmata Turay took a short kick to skipper Kamara, whose volley ended at the back of the net.
Sierra Leone continued to dominate and scored their second goal through Juliet Brima’s header, securing their win.
In another match, Liberia recorded an opening 2-0 win over Guinea at the same venue.
In Group A, Mali drew with Guinea Bissau, while host Senegal defeated Gambia 2-0 in their opening matches.
The competition continues today, with Mali taking on Gambia and Guinea Bissau playing against Senegal at 4 pm and 7 pm, respectively.
