Senegal defeated The Gambia 3-1 in a lively Senegambia derby at Stade Abdoulaye Wade, leaving fans on both sides thrilled by the action-packed encounter.

The hosts took the lead in first-half stoppage time when captain Abdoulaye Seck rose to head in a corner, giving Senegal a 1-0 advantage going into the break.

Just a minute after the restart, Ibrahim Mbaye doubled the lead, putting the Scorpions under early second-half pressure.

The Gambia fought back in the 51st minute as captain Omar Colley converted Yankuba Minteh’s corner with a fine header, reducing the deficit to 2-1 and sparking hope for an equaliser.

However, Senegal sealed the result in the fifth minute of stoppage time when Lamine Camara finished from close range, making it 3-1.

The match highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, with moments of brilliance from young talents like Yankuba Minteh, but Senegal’s experience and home advantage ultimately proved decisive.

By Ebrima KB Sonko