Ahead of the much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Gambia has unveiled its final squad along with the designated jersey numbers for each player. The announcement, made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday, brings clarity to the composition of the Scorpions as they prepare to face the challenges of Group C in Ivory Coast.
Head coach Tom Saintfiet’s decision to maintain a level of continuity is evident, as the majority of players who contributed to Gambia’s AFCON 2021 campaign have been included in the final list for this edition.
Leading the pack with the iconic number 10 jersey is Musa Barrow, signaling his pivotal role in the team’s offensive strategies. Ablie Jallow will continue to sport the number 3, while Omar Colley secures the number 5 position. Alieu Fadera retains the number 7 jersey, and Ebrima Darboe will be identified by the number 24 in AFCON 2023. Newcomers Ebrima Colley and Yankuba Minteh will proudly wear the numbers 19 and 20, respectively.
The Gambian delegation is scheduled to arrive in Ivory Coast on January 10, 2023, in alignment with the CAF program. Their inaugural match in AFCON 2023 is slated against Senegal on January 15, promising an exciting start to their tournament journey.
Here is the finalized list of the Gambia squad along with their respective jersey numbers:
1. Jobe Modou
2. Hamza Barry
3. Ablie Jallow
4. Dawda Ngum
5. Omar Colley
6. Sulayman Marreh
7. Alieu Fadera
8. Ebrima Adams
9. Assan Ceesay
10. Musa Barrow
11. Abdoulie Sanyang
12. James Gomez
13. Ibou Omar Touray
14. Noah Sonko-Sundberg
15. Jacob Mendy
16. Alasana Manneh
17. Saidy Janko
18. Baboucarr Gaye
19. Ebrima Colley
20. Yankuba Minteh
21. Muhammed Sanneh
22. Lamin Sarr
23. Muhammed Badamosi
24. Ebrima Darboe
25. Bubacarr Sanneh
26. Ali Sowe
27. Yusupha Bobb
With the squad finalized and jersey numbers assigned, the Scorpions are poised for a compelling campaign in AFCON 2023, seeking to make a lasting impact on the continental stage.
