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Gambia gear up for South Sudan AFCON scuffle

May 29, 2023, 12:23 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

The Gambia senior national team is gearing up for their crucial 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match away to South Sudan next month.

The Scorpions currently sit third-place in Group G of the continent’s bi-annual biggest football showpiece with 6 points after four group matches.

A win for The Gambia against South Sudan will bolster their dreams of qualifying for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Ivory Coast.

Coach Tom Saintfiet and his charges will combat to overcome South Sudan to pile pressure on Mali.

The Malians currently sit top-spot in Group G of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with 9 points in four group matches.

South Sudan currently occupy bottom-place in Group G of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with 3 points in four group matches.

The Sudanese require to beat The Gambia and Mali in their two remaining qualifier matches to secure qualification to the continent’s bi-annual biggest football fiesta.