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Mckinstry unveils final squad to clash with Kenya, Ivory Coast

Mar 14, 2025, 12:15 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Head Coach of The Gambia senior national team, Jonathan Mckinstry, has unveiled a strong twenty-four (24) man squad to rub shoulders with Kenya and Ivory Coast in their 2026 World Cup qualifier matches.

Mckinstry announced his squad during a press conference held at the Football House in Kanifing yesterday.

He stated that his side are going to take their global biggest football showpiece qualifier matches against Kenya and Ivory Coast very seriously.

Mckinstry further stated that Kenya and Ivory Coast are tough opponents.

He pointed that Musa Dibaga, Saikou Touray and Gibril Sillah were all selected for the Kenyan and Ivoirians outings following their brilliant performances for their respective clubs.

The players selected for the Kenya and Ivory Coast clashes are:

Goalkeepers

  1. Ebrima Jarju
  2. Sheikh Sibi
  3. Musa Dibaga

Defenders

  1. Omar Colley
  2. Lars Josepha Ceesay
  3. Omar Gaye
  4. Papa Dodou Gaye
  5. Momodou Lion Njie
  6. Sheriff Sinyan

Midfielders

  1. Saikou Touray
  2. Ebrima Adams
  3. Abubakarr Barry
  4. Alasanna Manneh
  5. Mahumadou Bajo
  6. Ebrima Darboe
  7. Ablie Jallow

Strikers

  1. Musa Barrow
  2. Gibril Sillah
  3. Abdoulie Sanyang
  4. Abdoulie Ceesay
  5. Alieu Fadera
  6. Yankuba Minteh
  7. Ali Sowe
  8. Alasanna Jatta