# Guinea U20 Wins 1-0 Over Liberia

> Guinea U20 advances to U20 Africa Cup of Nations semis with 1-0 win over Liberia.
- Title: Guinea U20 Wins 1-0 Over Liberia · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: guinea u20, liberia, ufoa-a, west african football union, u20 africa cup of nations, fifa u-20 world cup, mali, guinea, senegal, gambia, news, world
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/guinea-u20-ufoa-a-explained-2026
- Author: Samuel Ncube
- Published: 2026-10-19T06:57:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: guinea u20, liberia, ufoa-a, west african football union, u20 africa cup of nations, fifa u-20 world cup, mali, guinea, senegal, gambia, news, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Guinea U20 beat Liberia 1-0 to reach U20 Africa Cup of Nations semis.