Gambia Stories

McCarthy: Kenya must learn fast after costly mistakes during match with Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The coach highlighted the gulf in experience, noting that every Gambian outfield player is Europe-based, while Stars still field a mix of foreign and...

McKinstry hails fighting spirit of Harambee Stars after Gambia’s 3-1 win at Kasarani
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The Gambia coach downplayed the impact of altitude on his side’s performance, saying they deliberately managed training intensity and relied on their...

Harambee Stars’ World Cup dreams fade after 3-1 defeat to Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The Stars eventually found a breakthrough in the 81st minute when Ogam scored the first goal.

Gambia national team arrive in Nairobi ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Kenya
Amina Wako  |  Sep 02, 2025

The match will be Gambia’s second meeting with Kenya in the qualifiers, following their 3-3 draw in March at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, C...

Benni McCarthy hails Harambee Stars’ fighting spirit in thrilling draw with Gambia
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 21, 2025

Harambee Stars came from behind twice to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw against Gambia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abidjan. Coach Benni McCarth...

Harambee Stars rally to hold Gambia in six-goal thriller
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 21, 2025

Harambee Stars staged a dramatic comeback to force a 3-3 draw against Gambia in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday night in Abidjan...

Benni McCarthy eyes fresh start as Harambee Stars face Gambia in World Cup qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 20, 2025

Harambee Stars return to action on Thursday night under new head coach Benni McCarthy, who is set to take charge of his first match at the helm. With...

Human Rights Watch raises alarm over Gambia's attempt to reverse FGM ban
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 19, 2024

If National Assembly proceeds to adopt Women's (Amendment) Bill 2024 during its upcoming session, Gambia would become the first country to reverse suc...

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