The Scorpions finished second-place from bottom in Group A of the biennial biggest football showpiece qualifiers with 8 points in six group matches.
The country’s football authorities should organise more international test matches for the Scorpions to keep themselves fit enough before the commencement of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The authorities should also try and improve the Independence Stadium football pitch before the start of the 2027 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches to host the Scorpions home matches.
Coach Jonathan Mckinstry must select players who are committed to qualify The Gambia to the 2027 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations after failing to qualify for the 2025 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations.
Meanwhile, The Gambia qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations twice in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
The Scorpions sit second-place in Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with only 3 points after four group matches.
The Gambia hammered Seychelles 5-1 before losing to Burundi 3-2, Ivory Coast 2-0 and Gabon 3-2.
