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Northern Ireland's Johnathan McKinstry named as new coach of Gambia

The 38-year-old Lisburn native has previously had stints as coach of Sierra Leone, Rwanda and Uganda.

NEW BOSS: The Gambia national soccer team aboard a plane in Banjul, Gambia, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Pic credit: Gambia Football Federation via AP.

Wed, 22 May, 2024 - 14:51

Reuters

Gambia have appointed Northern Irishman Johnathan McKinstry as their new coach, weeks before they resume their World Cup qualifying campaign.

The 38-year-old McKinstry has previously had stints as coach of Sierra Leone, Rwanda and Uganda.

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