Sonko and Kanteh scored the first and second goals for the Queen Scorpions in the first half of the match.
The Gambia Women’s national team now need a draw to snatch a spot in the next round of the qualifiers.
Niger must beat The Gambia Women’s national team 3-0 in their second-leg qualifier match without the Queen Scorpions replying to cruise to the next round of the qualifiers.
