The Gambia’s senior national football team, the Scorpions, have climbed seven places to 109th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
The Scorpions moved up from 116th globally following their recent results in international competition.
The team also improved its position in Africa, rising six places from 31st to 25th among the continent’s national teams.
The improvement follows the Scorpions’ recent victories in competitive fixtures, which contributed to their rise in the latest rankings.
The latest ranking represents an improvement for The Gambia as the team continues its international campaign under head coach Jonathan McKinstry.
The Scorpions will be seeking to build on the progress as they continue preparations for their upcoming international fixtures.