The Scorpions made a stunning start to the match and launched goal scoring attempts.
Ebrima Colley opened the scores for The Gambia in the 18th minute of the game from the penalty spot after Abubakr Barry was brought down inside eighteen yard-box by Somalian defender.
Somalia fought tooth and nail to equalize the scores but it proved futile, thus the first ended 1-0 in-favour The Gambia.
Bilal Njie Cali restored parity for Somalia in the 70th minute of the match.
Substitute Muhammed Badamosi scored second goal for The Gambia in the 72nd from a header following Suleiman Camara Sanneh cross, which eventually proved to be the winner for the Scorpions.
The Gambia sit second-place in Group C with 3 points after one match.
T Ghana lost to Ivory Coast 2-0 in their opening Group C match played on Thursday.
Ghana occupy bottom-place in Group C without a point in one group match.
Meanwhile, Coach Johnathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges yesterday left The Gambia for Ghana for their second Group C match against the Black Stars tomorrow, Tuesday, 29th September 2026 at the Accra Sports Stadium at 4pm.
