Defending champions Senegal today get their Africa Cup of Nations campaign up and running against Gambia.
A penalty shootout win over Egypt in the final two years ago saw Senegal lift the AFCON trophy for the first time, and they are one of the favourites to do so again and defend their crown.
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A fast start is important in Group C, with Cameroon next up for Senegal, but Gambia will be eyeing an opening shock. They reached the quarter-finals in 2022, beating Tunisia and Guinea, also in Group C, on their way to the last eight.
However, Gambia suffered defeats to Burundi and Ivory Coast at the end of last year, making a poor start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Senegal vs Gambia is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off today, Monday, January 15, 2024.
The match will take place at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro.
Where to watch Senegal vs Gambia
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football. Coverage starts from 1.45pm GMT.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Senegal vs Gambia team news
Senegal XI: E. Mendy; Koulibaly, Niakhate, Jakobs; Diatta, Camara, P. Gueye, A. Diallo; Sarr, H. Diallo, Mane
Subs: Gomis, F. Mendy, Seck, I. Gueye, N. Mendy, Jackson, Kouyate, Ciss, Ndiaye, P. Sarr, Diaw, Sima
Gambia XI: Gaye; Janko, Gomez, O. Colley, Touray; Adams, Manneh, Darboe; Minteh, Barrow, Sowe
Subs: Jobe, Barry, Ngum, Marreh, Fadera, Ceesay, Sanyang, Sundberg, Mendy, M. Sanneh, Badamosi, B. Sanneh
Senegal vs Gambia prediction
Senegal look set for a strong title defence, with plenty of experience in a star-studded squad.
They were difficult to score against when lifting the trophy two years ago and that foundation appears to still be a strength, with a routine, if uneventful, win expected here.
Senegal to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
A strange record of drawing almost half of their games against Senegal - yet never winning one - has befallen Gambia in the history of these teams.
Senegal wins: 13
Gambia wins: 0
Draws: 10
Senegal vs Gambia match odds
Senegal: 3/10
Gambia: 17/2
Draw: 11/4
