Gambia

Gambia

3rd in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Karl Toko Ekambi brace sends Cameroon to AFCON semifinals in win vs. Gambia Karl Toko Ekambi brace sends Cameroon to AFCON semifinals in win vs. Gambia

Karl Toko Ekambi scored a double as hosts Cameroon comfortably beat Gambia 2-0 in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal.

AFCON quarterfinals are wide open, shocks are on the cards AFCON quarterfinals are wide open, shocks are on the cards

After a group stage and Last 16 characterised by narrow score lines, the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals could see a couple of shock results.

Gambia's remarkable AFCON run continues with win over Guinea Gambia's remarkable AFCON run continues with win over Guinea

Musa Barrow scored a 71st-minute winner as Gambia upset Guinea in Bafoussam on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals.

Gambia upset Tunisia in another Africa Cup of Nations shock Gambia upset Tunisia in another Africa Cup of Nations shock

Gambia's Ablie Jallow scored a stunning goal deep in stoppage time to earn his team a shock 1-0 win over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Gambia and Mali draw after two late VAR penalties Gambia and Mali draw after two late VAR penalties

Two late penalties awarded after intervention by the Video Assistant Referee saw debutants Gambia hold Mali to a 1-1 draw.

Gambia get AFCON debut win over Mauritania Gambia get AFCON debut win over Mauritania

Gambia's Ablie Jallow scored early as they made an impressive debut at the Africa Cup of Nations finals by beating Mauritania 1-0.

Refugee Ebrima Darboe to play for Gambia at AFCON Refugee Ebrima Darboe to play for Gambia at AFCON

AS Roma midfielder Ebrima Darboe has been included in Gambia's squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria could win 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, and other far-too-early predictions Nigeria could win 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, and other far-too-early predictions

ESPN looks forward to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, making far-too-early predictions and a group-by-group rundown after the draw.

AFCON 2021: Holders Algeria to face Ivory Coast, Cameroon vs. Burkina Faso AFCON 2021: Holders Algeria to face Ivory Coast, Cameroon vs. Burkina Faso

Holders Algeria have been drawn in a group alongside Ivory Coast in the group stage for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

The next Salah? Six African wonderkids to watch after U-20 Afcon The next Salah? Six African wonderkids to watch after U-20 Afcon

The U-20 AFCON has long offered supporters of the continent's game the chance to catch a glimpse of some of Africa's brightest young talents.

Musa Juwara, Musa Barrow spearheading Gambia's World Cup dream - Saintfiet Musa Juwara, Musa Barrow spearheading Gambia's World Cup dream - Saintfiet

Bologna heroes Musa Juwara and Musa Barrow are the tip of the iceberg regarding young Gambian talent, Scorpions coach Tom Saintfiet tells ESPN.

Africa Cup of Nations qualifying: Five big observations Africa Cup of Nations qualifying: Five big observations

Ed Dove runs through the key talking points from opening rounds of Afcon qualifiers across Africa.

Cape Verde Islands down Gambia to reach WAFU Cup Plate Final Cape Verde Islands down Gambia to reach WAFU Cup Plate Final

A first-half rocket from Paulo Norta sent Cape Verde into the Plate Final of the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations after beating Gambia 1-0 on Tuesday.

Gambia into WAFU Plate semis on pens shootout Gambia into WAFU Plate semis on pens shootout

Gambia progressed into the Plate semifinals at the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations after beating Mauritania 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

Ghana in WAFU quarters after win over Gambia Ghana in WAFU quarters after win over Gambia

Ghana kicked off the defence of their WAFU Cup of Nations title with a slender 1-0 win over Gambia,

Musa Barrow: The Gambian wonderkid rivalling Kylian Mbappe Musa Barrow: The Gambian wonderkid rivalling Kylian Mbappe

The 19-year-old is the second youngest player from Europe's major leagues to have contributed to six goals or more in all competitions this term.

Gambia appoint Saintfiet as new coach Gambia appoint Saintfiet as new coach

Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet has signed as the new coach of African side Gambia, who he hopes to take to the 2019 African Nations Cup finals.

Gambian winger Modou Barrow joins Reading Gambian winger Modou Barrow joins Reading

Gambia international Barrow leaves Swansea City after three seasons in South Wales.

Hamburg sign 18-year-old Gambian refugee Bakery Jatta Hamburg sign 18-year-old Gambian refugee Bakery Jatta

Hamburg have signed Gambian refugee Bakery Jatta on a three-year contract.

Senegal and Egypt win to secure African Nations Cup qualification Senegal and Egypt win to secure African Nations Cup qualification

Senegal and Egypt qualified for the African Nations Cup thanks to wins against Burnundi and Tanzania.

Nigeria lose to Egypt, fail to qualify for 2017 African Nations Cup Nigeria lose to Egypt, fail to qualify for 2017 African Nations Cup

Nigeria will not be competing at the 2017 African Nations Cup after losing 1-0 to Egypt on Tuesday.

Mohamed Salah salvages late draw for Egypt at Nigeria in ANC qualifying Mohamed Salah salvages late draw for Egypt at Nigeria in ANC qualifying

Mohamed Salah scored in stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt at Nigeria in a 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier on Friday.

South Sudan's World Cup dreams end in African qualifying South Sudan's World Cup dreams end in African qualifying

South Sudan's first World Cup qualifying campaign ended early following a 4-0 defeat at Mauritania on Tuesday.

Nigeria beat Chad in African Nations Cup qualifier Nigeria beat Chad in African Nations Cup qualifier

Nigeria beat Chad in their Group G opener in qualification for the 2017 African Nations Cup.

Defensive Howler helps Ukraine beat Georgia in friendly Defensive Howler helps Ukraine beat Georgia in friendly

A defensive howler gave Ukraine a lead and they held on for a 2-1 win against Georgia in a friendly in Austria on Tuesday.

Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mali 2 +6 6
2 Congo 2 -3 3
3 Gambia 2 0 3
4 South Sudan 2 -3 0
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