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U-20: Gambia Beat South Sudan 5-0, Tunisia also Wins

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Gambia has thrashed South Sudan in the last quarter final game of the ongoing Under 20 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt.

Gambia scored 5 goals without reply against their opponents to advance to the semi finals of the tournament.

Similarly, Tunisia booked their place in the semi finals after beating Congo 5 – 4 on penalties.

The semi final stage will be played on Monday with Senegal battling Tunisia and Nigeria taking on Gambia.

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South Sudan, Sudan Agree on Joint Border Force

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Sudanese military ruler Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir have agreed to set up a joint force to secure their two countries’ 1,800km- (1,120 mile-) border, state-owned channel Sudan TV has reported.

The agreement was announced following talks between the two leaders in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Thursday.

The two countries defence and foreign ministers also attended the talks.

Gen Burhan and Mr Kiir also discussed the disputed Abyei region, calling for “regular joint meetings” to resolve the dispute over the territory, the statement added.

Mr Kiir also briefed Burhan on the implementation of the 2018 South Sudan peace agreement, of which Sudan is one of the main guarantors.

BBC/Simeon Ugbodovon

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