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Tom Saintfiet resigns as Gambia Head Coach

 

By Olusola Alabi

 

Gambia’s head coach, Tom Saintfiet, has parted ways with the team after their defeat against Cameroon in the ongoing 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

 

Christopher Whooh of Cameroon secured the winning goal, defeating Gambia 3-2 and eliminating the Scorpions from the competition on Tuesday.

Having taken the helm in 2018, Tom Saintfiet bid farewell after six years as the head coach. Despite his contract expiring in August 2026, he announced his decision to step down, expressing gratitude to the Football Association and his staff.

Saintfiet, a 50-year-old Belgian coach, reflected on his tenure, stating, “This was my last match as coach of Gambia. My contract expires in August 2026, but I step down.”

Gambia’s journey in the tournament concluded with disappointment, as they finished the group phase without a single point, suffering losses to Senegal, Guinea, and Cameroon.

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