From The Rio Times · Samuel Ncube · · 1m 50s
Guinea U20 Wins 1-0 Over Liberia
Guinea U20 advances to U20 Africa Cup of Nations semis with 1-0 win over Liberia.
In brief
Guinea U20 advances to U20 Africa Cup of Nations semis with 1-0 win over Liberia. Guinea U20 beat Liberia 1-0 to reach U20 Africa Cup of Nations semis. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Guinea U20 Beats Liberia
Guinea's under-20 national team beat Liberia 1-0 in Bamako, Mali on Sunday 18 October 2026.
“Guinea U20 beats Liberia 1-0 to reach semis”
Thierno Diallo Scores
Thierno Diallo scored the only goal around the half-hour mark in the match.
“Thierno Diallo scored the only goal around the half-hour mark”
Guinea's Tournament Path
Guinea secured a place in the semifinals of the UFOA-A U20 tournament with this win.
“Guinea secured a place in the semifinals of the UFOA-A U20 tournament”
UFOA-A Tournament Details
The UFOA-A U20 tournament is the under-20 qualifier for Zone A of the West African Football Union.
“UFOA-A U20 tournament is the under-20 qualifier for Zone A of the West African Football Union”
Tournament Dates and Teams
The tournament runs from 15 to 30 October 2026 with seven teams in two groups.
“The tournament runs from 15 to 30 October 2026 with seven teams in two groups”
Semifinal Qualification
The two finalists qualify for the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
“The two finalists qualify for the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana”
Next Match for Guinea
Guinea play Gambia on Wednesday 21 October for first place in Group A.
“Guinea play Gambia on Wednesday 21 October for first place in Group A”
Semifinal Schedule
The semifinals are on Sunday 25 October and the final on Friday 30 October.
“The semifinals are on Sunday 25 October and the final on Friday 30 October”
US Travel Advisory
Mali is under a Level 4 US travel advisory, the highest level of warning.
“Mali is under a Level 4 US travel advisory, the highest level of warning”
Guinea's Previous Win
Guinea had already beaten Mali 1-0 in the opening game on Thursday 15 October.
“Guinea had already beaten Mali 1-0 in the opening game on Thursday 15 October”
Guinea's Squad
The squad of 24 players, three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and six forwards.
“The squad of 24 players, three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and six forwards”
UFOA-A Tournament Structure
Eight teams were drawn into two groups of four with Guinea-Bissau later withdrawing.
“Eight teams were drawn into two groups of four with Guinea-Bissau later withdrawing”
Group Standings
Guinea lead Group A with six points from two games, ahead of Gambia on four.
“Guinea lead Group A with six points from two games, ahead of Gambia on four”
US Connection
The US under-20 team lost 3-1 to Morocco in the 2025 U20 World Cup quarterfinals.
“The US under-20 team lost 3-1 to Morocco in the 2025 U20 World Cup quarterfinals”
The essence
Guinea U20 beat Liberia 1-0 to reach U20 Africa Cup of Nations semis.
