Gabon triumph in the final of the Fatshi Cup u20 by beating the Central African Republic with a final score of two goals to nil, while the DRC seize second place by winning the derby of the river against their neighbor with a score of 2-1.
The Panthers of Gabon dominated the encounter thanks to the goals of Jalex Mebale and Omar, which allowed their team to clinch the coveted title. In the other game of the final, the DRC team opened the scoring through Nkombe, but the equalizer came thanks to a goal from Ito. Finally, Mordochée Kalengalenga offered the victory to the DRC with a decisive goal at the end of the match.
This competition, which lasted a week, was marked by the domination of Gabon, crowned champion, and the performance of Curtis Junior, the tournament’s top scorer.
The success of Gabon and the DRC in this tournament reflects the talent and level of play of these teams. Fans were able to enjoy exciting and intense matches, showcasing the talent of young African players.
Football continues to be an engine of emotion and unity in Africa, where tournaments like the Fatshi Cup u20 allow young talents to shine and be noticed. This competition also showed the importance of grassroots football development and the training of young players, in order to guarantee a promising future for African football.
Congratulations to Gabon for their deserved victory and to the DRC for their second place. Their performance at this tournament is beyond doubt and bodes well for football in these two countries.