Gambia boss explains St Johnstone star Adama Sidibeh’s international snub

The 26-year-old is due to make his club comeback this weekend at Ibrox.

By Eric Nicolson

October 3 2024, 3:24pm

Adama Sidibeh picked up two red cards against Dundee United. Image: SNS.

St Johnstone striker Adama Sidibeh has been left out of the Gambia squad for his country’s next two internationals.

The Scorpions have an AFCON double-header against Madagascar coming up and manager, Jonathan McKinstry, has named his 24-man pool.

Sidibeh was involved as a substitute in the qualification games in September but McKinstry has revealed that his inaction as a result of his double red card against Dundee United in August has counted against him on this occasion.

Adama Sidibeh picks up his second red card at Tannadice. Image: SNS.

The 26-year-old could make his comeback against Rangers on Sunday now that his four-game ban has been served but will then get a fortnight to train with his club before hopefully scoring goals in the Premiership to earn his Gambia place back.

McKinstry said: “Adama Sidibeh has obviously done really well for the Scorpions recently but hasn’t played a single minute due to suspension at St Johnstone.

“He got a red card, so he’s out.”