This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 16:00 on Monday 14 October 2024.
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Gambia v Madagascar Africa Cup of Nations
Gambia's national football team, the Scorpions, made their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, qualifying for the tournament for the first time in their history.
Madagascar's national football team, known as the Barea, surprised many by reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, their first appearance in the tournament.
The Gambia has never won a match in the Africa Cup of Nations, with their best result being a 1-1 draw against Tunisia in the 2022 tournament.
Madagascar's best performance in the Africa Cup of Nations came in 2019 when they defeated Nigeria in the group stage and reached the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Tunisia.
Gambia's head coach for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations is Belgian Tom Saintfiet, who has previously managed national teams in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Madagascar's head coach for the Africa Cup of Nations is Frenchman Nicolas Dupuis, who has been in charge of the national team since 2017 and is also the head coach of FC Fleury 91 in the French third division.