The Gambia senior national team yesterday started preparations prior to their 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match away to Ivory Coast on 12th November 2026 in Bouake.
The Scorpions held their first training session at the Independence Stadium to prepare themselves ready for the Ivory Coast match.
Captain Omar Colley, Musa Barrow, Ebrima Colley and Sainey Sanyang have all participated in the Scorpions first training session.
More players are expected to arrive in Banjul before the Scorpions lock horns with Ivory Coast in their cruch qualifier fixture.
The Scorpions have won their two opening qualifier matches.
The Gambia defeated Somalia 2-1 in their opening qualifier match played at the Independence Stadium on Friday 25th September 2026.
Ebrima Colley and Muhammed Badamosi were on target for the Scorpions during the match.
The Scorpions smashed Ghana 4-2 in their second qualifier match played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday 29th September 2026.
Muhammed Badamosi, Captain Omar Colley and Ebrima Colley were all on the score sheet for The Gambia during the match.
