Gambia's national football team head coach, Tom Saintfiet, has immediately resigned following their elimination from AFCON 2023, as confirmed by AfricaSoccer.com.

The 50-year-old Belgian coach stepped down after Gambia failed to secure any points in the group stage, succumbing to a 3-2 defeat against Cameroon in their final match.

Despite initially taking the lead, a late free-kick by Cameroon's Christopher Wooh secured their victory, advancing them to the next round.

Gambia finished the group phase without a single point, losing all three games to Senegal, Guinea, and Cameroon.

Expressing gratitude to the Football Association and his staff, Saintfiet declared,

"This was my last match as coach of Gambia. My contract expires in August 2026, but I step down."

Despite leading Gambia to the quarter-finals in the previous AFCON, where they lost to the hosts, Saintfiet has chosen to end his tenure prematurely due to the disappointing campaign in Cote d’Ivoire.

Having led Gambia to their maiden AFCON appearance two years ago, the experienced tactician has decided to part ways, citing the timing and his commitment to the nation.