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Gambia v Comoros Africa Cup of Nations Lineup

This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 20:00 on Friday 15 November 2024.


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Gambia v Comoros Africa Cup of Nations

  • Gambia made their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, becoming the smallest ever nation to qualify for the tournament.
  • Comoros qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history in 2022, pulling off a major upset by finishing ahead of more established teams in their qualifying group.
  • Gambia's national football team is known as the Scorpions, deriving their nickname from the national animal of the country.
  • Comoros's national football team is known as Les Coelacanthes, named after a rare species of fish found in the waters surrounding the islands.
  • Gambia's best performance in the Africa Cup of Nations came in 2022 when they reached the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Tunisia.
  • Comoros made history in their debut Africa Cup of Nations appearance in 2022 by reaching the knockout stages of the tournament.