Gambians feel excited about their country's return to international soccer after the national team failed to qualify for Afcon 2025. Three different Gambian teams have brought fresh hope to fans across the country.
The women's national team beat Niger by scoring four goals against Niger's one goal across two matches. They won their first game 2-0 in Niamey and secured a 2-1 victory in Thies, where Gambia plays its home games. The team will face either Tunisia or Kenya in October for a chance to advance further in the competition. A spokesperson from the Gambian Football Federation said, "The team feels very confident after beating Niger, which puts us in a good position for the important qualifying matches coming up."
The boys' Under-17 team earned a spot in the Afcon tournament happening in Morocco next month. This opportunity came when Fifa decided to make the World Series bigger. The young players, especially those who had just joined the team, traveled to Senegal for required MRI tests before they could play in the tournament.
Gambia's CHAN team, made up of players who compete in local leagues, prepares to play against Gabon in an important match. The Gambian side will host Gabon tomorrow in Thies, Senegal for the first game. Both teams will then travel to Libreville for the second match, which will decide which country moves forward in the competition.
The women's national team beat Niger by scoring four goals against Niger's one goal across two matches. They won their first game 2-0 in Niamey and secured a 2-1 victory in Thies, where Gambia plays its home games. The team will face either Tunisia or Kenya in October for a chance to advance further in the competition. A spokesperson from the Gambian Football Federation said, "The team feels very confident after beating Niger, which puts us in a good position for the important qualifying matches coming up."
The boys' Under-17 team earned a spot in the Afcon tournament happening in Morocco next month. This opportunity came when Fifa decided to make the World Series bigger. The young players, especially those who had just joined the team, traveled to Senegal for required MRI tests before they could play in the tournament.
Gambia's CHAN team, made up of players who compete in local leagues, prepares to play against Gabon in an important match. The Gambian side will host Gabon tomorrow in Thies, Senegal for the first game. Both teams will then travel to Libreville for the second match, which will decide which country moves forward in the competition.
