Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet has resigned from his post following the team’s humiliating exit at the African Cup of Nations.

The 50-year-old Belgian tactician led Gambia to their first and second Africa Cup of Nations in 2021 and 2023 after taking charge of the team in 2018.

However, his coaching tactic has since been criticised by scores of Gambians as “poor”

His critics decried his defensive style of play that limits the team’s chances of winn games.   

Following his resignation, The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) thanked him for his service to the national team. 

A message from the GFF said: “Thank you for your service gaffer. After everything is said and done, Gambia will indeed miss a great tactician. Five and a half years of incredible service to our nation, qualifying us to back to back AFCON was no fluke. Always the best of luck.”

Reporting by Adama Makasuba