The Scorpions got jettisoned off the World Cup preliminary qualifiers having endured defeat to Angola.

Hopes from fans in the Scorpions have sapped significantly since they face a tricky test against hosts Djibouti.

Coach Tom Saintfiet has summoned a strong contingent of foreign-based players including FC Zurich’s Assan Ceesay, Musa Barrow of Atalanta, Sampdoria’s Omar Colley and Morocco-based Muhammed Badamosi.

The Belgian’s future with Gambia hinges hugely on outcome of this Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers starting with Djibouti.