Gambia v Somalia: Predicted line-ups for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Gambia and Somalia meet for the first time in a match that carries significant importance, with qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations at stake.

Both managers have largely balanced squads available, although Somalia will be without several players for the fixture.

Gambia predicted line-up

Baboucarr Gaye; James Gomez, Omar Colley, Ibou Touray, Sheriff Sinyan; Ebou Adams, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Mahmudu Bajo; Musa Barrow, Alieu Fadera, Adama Sidibeh.

Somalia predicted line-up

Aleeley Saeed; Ali Omar, Younis Farah, Ahmed Abdi, Abdiwali Walic; Abdulsamed Abdullahi, Aweys Adan, Mukhtar Suleiman; Ali Musse, Handwalla Bwana, Bilal Habib.

The two groups show a clear difference in international experience on paper. However, that contrast will not necessarily be reflected on the pitch when the match begins.