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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Coach Tom Saintfiet will present a formidable squad to pommel the Sudanese in their opening match of the continent’s bi-annual biggest football showpiece qualifiers to clutch the significant three points.<\/p>\n

The Scorpions will arrive in Senegal on 31st May 2022 to prepare themselves fit enough for their crucial clash with South Sudan. The Gambia will play against Congo in their second group match after their opening match against the Sudanese. The Scorpions will rub shoulders with Mali in their third group encounter in March 2023.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. Coach Tom Saintfiet will present a formidable squad to pommel the Sudanese in their opening match of the continent’s bi-annual biggest football showpiece qualifiers to clutch the significant three points. The Scorpions will arrive in Senegal on 31st May 2022 to prepare themselves fit enough for their crucial clash with South Sudan. 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