The Scorpions will host the Somalians in their opening match of the continent's biggest football showpiece qualifier on 25th September 2026 at the Independence Stadium.
Gaffer Jonathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges will use their training sessions to improve themselves fit enough for their match against the Somalians.
The Gambia must beat Somalia to keep their dreams of qualifying for the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations after failing to qualify for the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.
The Scorpions will play away to Ghana in their second group on 29th September 2026 in Accra.
The Gambia will rub shoulders with Ivory Coast in their third group match next month in Abidjan.
