Head of Coach of The Gambia senior national team, Johnathan McKinstry, will today, Thursday, 5th November 2026 announce his final squad, as his side's 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match away to Ivory Coast edges closer.
Mckinstry will announce his squad at the Football House in Kanifing at 12pm.
The Gambia made a flying start to the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign after beating Somalia and Ghana in their two opening qualifier matches played in September 2026.
The Scorpions defeated Somalia 2-1 in their opening qualifier match played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, thanks to goals from Ebrima Colley and Muhammed Badamosi during the match.
The Gambia smashed Ghana 4-2 in their second qualifier match played at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Muhammed Badamosi, Captain Omar Colley and Ebrima Colley were all on the score sheet for the Scorpions during the match.
