AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Gambia unveil squad for Ivory Coast double-header

The Gambia are gearing up for their double-header against the Elephants on 12 and 17 November as part of Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

For this Group C clash, head coach Jonathan McKinstry has revealed the players who will represent The Gambia. A total of 25 players have been called up for the double-header.

There are no new faces on the list. However, it is marked by the return of Minteh. The Gambian team will travel to Ivory Coast on 12 November for the third matchday before playing the fourth matchday at home on 17 November.

The Gambia and Ivory Coast are tied for top spot in Group C with six points each. The double-header is therefore of major importance in the race for qualification.

The squad list

Goalkeepers

• Baboucarr Gaye, Sheikh Sibi, Ebrima Jarju

Defenders

• Omar Colley, Sheriff Sinyan, Yaya Bojang, Alagie Saine, Joseph Colley, Ibou Touray, Sainey Sanyang, Joseph Ceesay

Midfielders

• Ebou Adams, Abubakr Barry, Mahmudu Bajo, Alasane Manneh, Jesper Ceesay, Karamba Gassama

Forwards

• Suleiman Camara, Ebrima Colley, Abdoulie Sanyang, Yankuba Minteh, Musa Barrow, Abdoulie Ceesay, Muhammed Badamosi, Adama Bojang