Comoros vs Gambia Preview & Prediction | 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying | Group A
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
In an AFCON qualifying group that includes Tunisia, Comoros and Gambia open their respective campaigns knowing the importance of a positive result
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Wednesday September 4th 2024 – UK – 4:00pm / US ET – 11:00am / US PT – 8:00am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Not televised / US – beIN Sports
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – beIN Sports streaming platforms
COMOROS PREVIEW: STEFANO CUSIN HAS REASON TO BE CONFIDENT
Comoros will want to back up what has been a successful period for them in the CAF World Cup qualification stages with a similarly strong showing here, as they bid to reach the Africa Cup of Nations. After missing out in 2023, motivation will be high to put that right.
Head coach Stefano Cusin is earning deserved plaudits for the job he is doing in charge of Comoros and qualification for this tournament could well be deemed his most impressive achievement yet.
GAMBIA PREVIEW: MINTEH SPEARHEADS IMPRESSIVE GAMBIAN SQUAD
When assessing some of the players at his disposal, Gambia have under-achieved recently when it comes to international football and Johnny McKinstry needs to prevent this side repeating the disappointment they are currently facing in their CAF World Cup qualification group.
With Tunisia next up for Gambia following this match, it only underlines the importance of them getting at least a point from this first group game to at least ensure they have a platform in which to build upon.
COMOROS TEAM NEWS: EL FARDOU TO LEAD LINE
Ben El Fardou will start here up top for Comoros and the Red Star Belgrade forward will pose a huge threat to the Gambian defence. He is complemented by an underrated midfield behind him.
PREDICTED XI (4-5-1): Boina; Omari, Zahary, Soilihi, Boura; Bourhane, Madji, Ahmed, Selemeni, Maolida; Fardou
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
GAMBIA TEAM NEWS: SAIDY COULD EARN FIRST CAP
After being called into the squad for the first time, goalkeeper Lamin Saidy could be placed to make his first appearance for the Gambian senior side after rising through the youth ranks. Yankuba Minteh remains the star name among the team.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Saidy; Colley, J Ceesay, Gomez, Njie; Adams, A Ceesay, Barrow, Fadera, Sidibeh, Minteh
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
COMOROS VS GAMBIA PREDICTION
An exciting game could be on the cards when taking into account the importance of picking up three points and laying down a marker in Group A. Both sides are expected to deploy attacking styles of play and it would be no surprise if goals were on the menu here.
With that in mind, bettors should focus on the ace in Gambia’s pack. Yankuba Minteh’s pace should cause the Comoros backline nightmares and it would be no surprise to see him fashion a number of opportunities for themselves. Regardless of the final outcome, back Brighton star Minteh to get on the scoresheet.
COMOROS VS GAMBIA TIP: YANKUBA MINTEH TO SCORE ANYTIME
