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Gambia is the men's national football team, currently ranked #116 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Bakau, playing their home matches at Independence Stadium. Follow Gambia on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Gambia have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 14 goals and conceded 11 during this period. Overall, their attack has been firing on all cylinders. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. In the World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. F, they faced a 3-4 loss to Gabon, and a 7-0 win against Seychelles. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-3 loss to Senegal, and a 1-3 loss to Iran. In the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C, they faced a 2-1 win against Somalia.

Recent results for Gambia:

• 10 octombrie 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. F - 3-4 loss vs Gabon
• 14 octombrie 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. F - 7-0 win at Seychelles
• 31 martie 2026: Friendlies - 1-3 loss at Senegal
• 29 mai 2026: Friendlies - 1-3 loss at Iran
• 25 septembrie 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - 2-1 win vs Somalia

Upcoming fixtures for Gambia:

• 29 septembrie 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - at Ghana
• 11 noiembrie 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - at Ivory Coast
• 15 noiembrie 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - vs Ivory Coast
• 24 martie 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - at Somalia
• 28 martie 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - vs Ghana

Looking ahead, Gambia have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Ghana (away), Ivory Coast (away), Ivory Coast (home), Somalia (away), and Ghana (home).

Gambia currently sits in 2nd place in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Grp. C) with 3 points from 1 match (1W 0D 0L).

Gambia's squad consists of 25 players. Goalkeepers: Ebrima Jarju (Paide Linnameeskond), Baboucarr Gaye (KF Shkendija), Sheikh Sibi (The Gambia). Defenders: Sainey Sanyang (Botev Vratsa), Alagie Saine (AC Horsens), Omar Colley (Al-Fayha), Yaya Bojang (Alverca), James Gomez (OB). Midfielders: Saidou Khan (Club Africain), Mahmudu Bajo (FK Crvena Zvezda), Ebou Adams (Portsmouth), Ibou Touray (Bradford City), Joseph Ceesay (Empoli), Mouhamadou Drammeh (Universitatea Cluj), Joseph Colley (KF Tirana), Abubakr Barry (Salzburg). Forwards: Alieu Fadera (Cagliari), Suleiman Camara (Slovan Bratislava), Mohamed Badamosi (Riga FC), Abdoulie Sanyang (Hajduk Split), Alasana Yirajang (Slovan Bratislava), Karamba Gassama (Gaziantep FK), Ebrima Colley (Konyaspor), Adama Bojang (Sporting Charleroi), Abdoulie Ceesay (St. Pauli).

Johnny McKinstry is the current head coach of Gambia. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 40% win rate across 20 matches, averaging 1.45 points per game.

Previous managers include Tom Saintfiet managed the club for 11 seasons, recording 18 wins from 44 matches (41% win rate). Raoul Savoy managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 0 wins from 10 matches (0% win rate).

Gambia plays their home matches at Independence Stadium in Bakau, which has a capacity of 25,000.

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