Jonathan Mckinstry
Jonathan Mckinstry is the head coach of the Gambia national football team, known for his strategic approach and commitment to developing young talent. Under his leadership, the team has been focusing on building a competitive squad, and he is currently considering promising players like Rashid Njie for future international fixtures.
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Gaffer Jonathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges will pray to avoid heavy-weights during the draw for the group phase of the continent's biggest football showpiece qualifiers.
Gambia avoid 2027 AFCON preliminary qualifiers after mammoth improvement in FIFA Ranking
Gambia· 2026-01-13Gaffer Jonathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges performed well against Kuwait in their international friendly match.
Scorpions put up astonishing performance against KuwaitGambia· 2025-11-20
Gaffer Jonathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges failed to qualify for the 2025 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.
Scorpions arrive in Egypt prior to Kuwait battleGambia· 2025-11-17Coach Jonathan Mckinstry has announced a strong twenty (20) man squad for The Gambia's international friendly match against Kuwait.
Scorpions gear up for Kuwait clashGambia· 2025-11-13Head Coach of The Gambia senior national team Jonathan Mckinstry announced a strong 20-man squad for an international friendly match against Kuwait.
Coach Mckinstry announces squad ahead of Kuwait battleGambia· 2025-11-07Gaffer Jonathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges will use their international friendly match against Kuwait to prepare themselves ready for the 2027 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Gambia rub shoulders with Kuwait in int'l friendly match next monthGambia· 2025-10-29
Coach Jonathan Mckinstry will use the upcoming days to prepare the Scorpions ready for their crunch qualifier clash with the Gabonese.
Scorpions begin preparations as Gabon clash draws nearerGambia· 2025-10-08Jonathan McKinstry is the former Gor Mahia coach who now leads Gambia.
Reality check for Harambee Stars after humbling home defeat to Gambia
Kenya· 2025-09-05
The coach also admitted that beating Gambia, led by Irishman Jonathan McKinstry, will not be easy.
Why playing at Kasarani will be magical for KenyaKenya· 2025-09-03
Coach Jonathan Mckinstry stated that his team was ready for their matches against Kenya and Burundi.
Gaffer Mckinstry names squad prior to Kenya, Burundi brawlsGambia· 2025-08-28
Gaffer Jonathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges are flopping in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Scorpions wrap up int’l training camp with astounding performancesGambia· 2025-06-11
Coach Jonathan Mckinstry included Alagie Wally in the Scorpions twenty-three man squad following his brilliant performance.
Alagie Wally expresses delight after inclusion in Scorpion squadGambia· 2025-06-04
Coach Jonathan Mckinstry will use the next few days to prepare his team fit enough for their first international friendly match against Equatorial Guinea.
Scorpions embrace 1st training session prior to Equatorial Guinea clashGambia· 2025-06-04Coach Jonathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges failed to snatch qualification to the 2025 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations.
Gambia announces squad prior to Equatorial Guinea, Uganda brawlsGambia· 2025-05-30Gambia head coach Jonathan McKinstry expressed frustration at the match's outcome.
Benni-ball: Six-goal Harambee Stars thriller leaves Kenyan fans wanting moreKenya· 2025-03-21
Coach Jonathan Mckinstry and his Scorpions charges held series of training sessions to improve on their weaknesses before rubbing shoulders with the Kenyans.
Gambia host Kenya in imperative World Cup qualifiers todayGambia· 2025-03-20Jonathan McKinstry is the Gambia tactician who knows Kenyan ball well.
Will McCarthy quench Kenyans' football thirst?Kenya· 2025-03-20
Gaffer Jonathan Mckinstry held his first training session on Monday 16th March 2025 with fifteen players.
Scorpions stretch muscle ahead of Kenya crunch clashGambia· 2025-03-19Jonathan McKinstry is the coach of the Gambian national football team.
Harambee Stars land in Abidjan, gear up for crucial World Cup Qualifier vs GambiaKenya· 2025-03-19Gambia coach Jonathan McKinstry has assembled a squad featuring standout players.
Benni McCarthy names Harambee Stars travelling squad for World Cup qualifier vs GambiaKenya· 2025-03-17Jonathan Mckinstry is the head coach of The Gambia senior national team.
SJAG prexy Omar Jarju commends sport journalists for amazing jobGambia· 2025-03-13
The time is right for Coach Jonathan Mckinstry to take notice and hand Njie his national team debut.
Teen Rashid Njie deserves spot in Gambia national teamGambia· 2025-03-13