{"id":50695,"date":"2024-01-05T17:54:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T17:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/?p=50695"},"modified":"2024-01-05T15:37:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:37:25","slug":"the-gambia-scorpions-ready-to-sting-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/the-gambia-scorpions-ready-to-sting-again","title":{"rendered":"The Gambia \u2013 Scorpions ready to sting again"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Gambia, one of the seven teams with just one AFCON appearance, made a remarkable debut in the 2021 edition, reaching the quarterfinals and leaving a lasting impact on African football enthusiasts.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Scorpions showcased resilience and skill, finishing second in their group with an unbeaten record. Impressive wins against Mauritania and Tunisia, as well as a draw against Mali, set the stage for a historic round of 16 clash against Guinea, where Musa Barrow\u2019s heroics secured a monumental win.<\/p>\n

Despite a quarterfinal exit against Cameroon, Gambia\u2019s performance garnered widespread recognition, and they now aim to build on that success in the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast. Poised to challenge their opponents once again, the Scorpions aspire to continue their remarkable rise in African football, and fans eagerly anticipate their impact on the continental stage.<\/p>\n

2023 AFCON Matches:<\/p>\n

\u2022 15 January 2024: Senegal vs Gambia<\/p>\n

\u2022 19 January 2024: Guinea vs Gambia<\/p>\n

\u2022 23 January 2024: Gambia vs Cameroon<\/p>\n

Key Players to Watch:<\/p>\n

1. Omar Colley (Captain): The linchpin in the Scorpions\u2019 defence, Colley brings leadership and experience with 45 caps for Gambia. As the substantive captain, he played a crucial role in Gambia\u2019s debut appearance in 2021.<\/p>\n

2. Assan Ceesay: The prolific striker, representing Damac in the Saudi Pro League, is the all-time top scorer for the Gambia national team. With six goals and one assist in the ongoing league, Ceesay aims to translate his success to the AFCON stage.<\/p>\n

3. Ablie Jallow: The dynamic forward emerged as a key figure in Gambia\u2019s debut AFCON, contributing two crucial goals. Representing Metz in the French Ligue 1, Jallow remains a pivotal player, showcasing resilience and determination.<\/p>\n

Coach Tom Saintfiet: The experienced Belgian tactician, marking his 11th national team assignment, led the Gambia to the quarterfinals in their debut AFCON appearance. Determined to build on this success, Coach Saintfiet aims for an even more remarkable feat in the upcoming tournament.<\/p>\n

Team Statistics:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Appearances: 1<\/p>\n

\u2022 Best Results: Quarterfinals in 2021<\/p>\n

\u2022 Most capped player: Omar Colley with 45 appearances<\/p>\n

\u2022 Captain: Omar Colley<\/p>\n

\u2022 Top scorer: Assan Ceesay with 13 goals in 36 appearances<\/p>\n

The AFCON tournament will start on January 13, 2024 and conclude on February<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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