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Scorpions face Gabon in World Cup qualifiers today

Oct 10, 2025, 12:18 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

The Gambia senior national team will rub shoulders with Gabon in their second-leg fixture of the 2026 Cup qualifier today, Friday, 10th October 2025 at the Nyayo International Stadium in Kenya at 1pm Gambian time.

The Scorpions will scuffle for revenge to boost their FIFA World Ranking after losing to Gabon 3-2 in their first-leg encounter of the global biggest football showpiece qualifier played in Franceville last year.

Gabon need the maximum points against The Gambia to pile pressure on Ivory Coast.

The Ivorians are currently leading Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with 20 points after eight qualifier matches.

Gabon occupy second-place in Group F of the global biggest football showpiece qualifiers with 19 points in eight qualifier matches.

Meanwhile, Gabon and Ivory Coast are both contending for top-spot in Group F of the global biggest football showpiece qualifiers.