{"id":85021,"date":"2025-08-29T16:48:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T16:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/scorpions-25-man-squad-unveiled-for-world-cup-qualifiers"},"modified":"2025-08-29T17:25:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T17:25:03","slug":"scorpions-25-man-squad-unveiled-for-world-cup-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/scorpions-25-man-squad-unveiled-for-world-cup-qualifiers","title":{"rendered":"Scorpions 25-Man Squad Unveiled for World Cup Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Jonathan McKinstry, head coach of The Gambia national team, on Wednesday, announced his 25-man squad set to face Kenya and Burundi in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The squad includes a mix of familiar names and new call-ups, with Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh and Jesper Ceesay earning their places under McKinstry\u2019s leadership. The crucial qualifiers are scheduled for September 5 and 9, 2025, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><b>Full Squad List:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Goalkeepers: Ebrima Jarju, Sheikh Sibi, Baboucarr Gaye. Defenders: Omar Colley, Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, Momodou Lion Njie, Sheriff Sinyan, James Gomez, Alagie Saine, Sainey Sanyang, Joseph Ceesay, Muhammed Sanneh. Midfielders: Ebou Adams, Abubakr Barry, Mahmudu Bajo, Jesper Ceesay, Muhammadou Drammeh, Abdoulie Manneh, Musa Barrow. Forwards: Alieu Fadera, Abdoulie Sanyang, Adama Sidibeh, Yankuba Minteh, Adama Bojang, Ali Sowe.<\/p>\n<p>The Scorpions currently have four points from six qualifying matches, one win, one draw, and four losses, and sit second from bottom, just above Seychelles in the group standings.<\/p>\n<p>With two vital fixtures ahead, The Gambia will be looking to turn their campaign around. Wins against Kenya and Burundi could potentially lift them to third place, depending on results from other group games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Jonathan McKinstry, head coach of The Gambia national team, on Wednesday, announced his 25-man squad set to face Kenya and Burundi in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The squad includes a mix of familiar names and new call-ups, with Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh and Jesper Ceesay earning their places under McKinstry\u2019s leadership. 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