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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Gambia head coach Johnathan McKinstry has announced a 23-man squad for the national team\u2019s final two World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Seychelles later this month.<\/b><\/p>\n

Injuries have ruled out Adama Bojang and Abdoulie \u2018Bambalie\u2019 Sanyang, while Sheriff Sinyan will miss the matches due to a one-game suspension for card accumulation. James Gomez and Abdoulie Ceesay return to the squad as replacements.<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers: Ebrima Jarju, Sheikh Sibi, Boubacarr Gaye<\/p>\n

Defenders: Omar Colley, Abubacar Sedi Kinteh, Momodou \u2018Lion\u2019 Njie, James Gomez, Alagie Saine, Sainey Sanyang, Joseph Ceesay, Muhammed Sanneh<\/p>\n

Midfielders: Ebrima Adams, Abubakr Barry, Mahmudu Bajo, Jesper Ceesay, Mouhamadou Drammeh<\/p>\n

Forwards: Abdoulie Manneh, Musa Barrow, Alieu Fadera, Yankuba Minteh, Abdoulie Ceesay, Adama Sidibeh, Ali Sowe<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Gambia. Gambia head coach Johnathan McKinstry has announced a 23-man squad for the national team\u2019s final two World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Seychelles later this month. Injuries have ruled out Adama Bojang and Abdoulie \u2018Bambalie\u2019 Sanyang, while Sheriff Sinyan will miss the matches due to a one-game suspension for card accumulation. 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