Gambia achieved a significant victory over Kenya, defeating them 3-1 in a match played at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

The Gambia team took the lead early in the game, scoring their first goal in the 12th minute when Saidy Sinyan converted a delivery from Yankuba Minteh.

Minteh himself then increased the lead to 2-0 by scoring in the 26th minute, finishing a quick counterattack initiated by a through-ball from Musa Barrow that split the Kenyan defense. Barrow added a third goal in the 38th minute, directing the ball inside the near post, much to the dismay of the home crowd.

After the halftime break, Kenya attempted to rally and managed to score in the 81st minute when Rodgers Ogam capitalized on a cross from Sven Yidah Owino. However, Gambia’s early lead proved insurmountable.

This victory allowed Gambia to accumulate seven points in the group standings, placing them ahead of Kenya, which has six points. Gabon currently leads the group with 18 points, followed closely by Côte d’Ivoire with 16 points, with three matches remaining in the group stage.