At the end of October, the coach of the Gambia national team McKynstry was spotted in the stands of Briamasco in Trento to see Virtus Verona goalkeeper Sibi up close in view of the qualifying matches for the next Africa Cup of Nations. Today the Venetian club announced in a note the call-up of the ’98 class who will therefore miss the match against Pro Patria in the next round of the championship.
“New call for Sheikh Sibi with the Gambia national team. The Virtus Verona goalkeeper has been called up by the coach Johnny McKinstry in the selection of Scorpions engaged in the double challenge with Comoros and Tunisia, matches valid for the 2025 African Nations Cup. The matches are scheduled for Friday 15th and Monday 18th November”.