The Gambia national football team, nicknamed the "Scorpions," represents The Gambia in international football under the auspices of the Gambia Football Federation. Based in Bakau, their home matches are played at the Independence Stadium. The team's primary competitions are the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Scorpions have historically been one of the smaller footballing nations in Africa but have undergone a remarkable transformation. Their key era is undoubtedly the present; a golden generation led by talents like Musa Barrow and coached by Tom Saintfiet achieved a historic first-ever qualification for the AFCON in 202