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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.

Omar Colley has been the standout performer for Gambia in league play this season with a rating of 7.12. Alieu Fadera and Yankuba Minteh have also impressed with ratings of 6.67 and 6.58 respectively.

Ablie Jallow leads Gambia's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Ebrima Colley has contributed 1.

Alieu Fadera is the chief creator for Gambia in league play with 1 assist this season. Assan Ceesay has also been a key playmaker with 1.

Gambia have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 14 goals and conceded 10 during this period. Overall, their attack has been firing on all cylinders. In the World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. F, they faced a 2-0 win against Burundi, 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.

Recent results for Gambia:

• September 9, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. F - 2-0 win vs Burundi
• October 10, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. F - 3-4 loss vs Gabon
• October 14, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. F - 7-0 win at Seychelles
• March 31, 2026: Friendlies - 1-3 loss at Senegal
• May 29, 2026: Friendlies - 1-3 loss at Iran

Upcoming fixtures for Gambia:

• September 23, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - vs Somalia
• September 27, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - at Ghana
• November 11, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - at Ivory Coast
• November 15, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - vs Ivory Coast
• March 24, 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. C - at Somalia

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

Gambia's squad consists of 24 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 Diriyah), Yaya Bojang (Alverca), Momodou Lion Njie (KFUM), James Gomez (OB), Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh (Al Ahli), Muhammed Sanneh (Abdish-Ata). Midfielders: Mahmudu Bajo (FK Crvena Zvezda), Ebou Adams (Portsmouth), Jesper Ceesay (Antalyaspor), Joseph Ceesay (Empoli), Abubakr Barry (Salzburg), Mouhamadou Drammeh (Universitatea Cluj). Forwards: Alieu Fadera (Como), Adama Sidibeh (Stockport County), Musa Barrow (Al Khaleej), Abdoulie Manneh (Cercle Brugge), Abdoulie Ceesay (St. Pauli), Ali Sowe (Rizespor), Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion).

Johnny McKinstry is the current head coach of Gambia. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 37% win rate across 19 matches, averaging 1.37 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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