The Gambia Volleyball Federation (GVBF) has dedicated this year’s volleyball curtain raiser (Super Cup final) to the Hon. Minister of Interior, Ousman Sonko.

The game would be played on Saturday at the Manneh Sillah Memorial Lawn in Banjul.

The double male and female finals would be played between the record seven-time champions Gambia Armed Forces women team and last year’s surprise finalists Gamtel/Gamcel. In the men’s category, GAF would entertain four-time champions Old Jeshwang. The first final will kick off at 3pm followed by the second game.

Reacting to the news, Minister Sonko reaffirmed his commitment to work with The Gambia Volleyball Federation (GBVF) in ensuring that the sport is developed in the country.

He added that the success the GVBF has registered in the past two years was unprecedented, noting that the committee under the leadership of Yunusa Barry has greatly moved volleyball to another level in The Gambia.

”I am part and parcel of the volleyball committee and I will continue to join hands in the development of the sport in The Gambia,” Minister Sonko added.

“The Gambia has so far earned international recognition and we shouldn’t let this glory slip from us,” acting President Bai Doudou Jallow said. “We are expecting a very competitive league this season so we are appealing to all the teams to be committed and to ensure discipline at all cost,” he added.

by Arfang MS Camara

As Gambians celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of the July 22nd Revolution, stakeholders in the sporting domain are reveling in what can be described as a historic year (2016). The Gambia, for the first time, has more than one qualified athlete for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

For a country where football remains the dominant sport even though it provides little or nothing to celebrate about in recent years, such a feat is worth celebrating. The development also underlines the need for other sporting disciplines to be given every attention by those responsible for promoting these games.

In the 2012 London Olympics, The Gambia was represented by Suwaibou Sanneh, who missed out on qualification for the Rio Games. This time around, the country will be represented at the Rio by sprinters Adama Jammeh and Miss Gina Bass as well as Finland-based Gambian judoka Fye Alex Njie and swimmer Modou Jonga.

Adama Jammeh, arguably the country’s finest male sprinter, secured his place at the Games by winning silver and finishing within the qualification time at the finals of the African Athletics Championship in Durban, South Africa. Gina Bass on the other hand, booked herself a ticket to Rio whilst in France. Both athletes represented The Gambia in the 200 meters.

Adama Jammeh is now the second Gambian male to secure direct qualification to an Olympics in the sprint event, following in the footsteps of Sanneh in London. Jammeh did not just qualify to the Games but has also smashed another national record (20:45).Gina, who won qualification to the Games finished third in the 200meters women’s event in France. Swimmer Modou Jonga will also be representing the country on wild card status in Rio.

Adama and Gina are currently in Italy getting better prepared with their training partners. Meanwhile,   at the IAAF High Performance Training Centre in Dakar are those athletes who have earned qualification as wildcards.

These qualifications are a culmination of more than two decades of passionate support and commitment to the development of sports in the country. The Government has installed an internationally recognised  standard athletics track at the Independence Stadium and the hope is that  many more athletes will emerge from this new track to represent the county in future competitions.

Bai Sering Colley, a sports enthusiast added, “For the Gambia to produce three athletes for the Rio Olympics is a big achievement for our sports.”

Jarai Jawneh, Regional Sports Chairperson, Upper River Region, summed up the achievement of the country’s Brazil bound athletes as historic and worth celebrating. “I wish the athletes all the best and prayed that they return home with medals.”

Having over five athletes representing the country at this year’s Olympics according to Muhammed Lamin Ceesay of Lamin Village is a very good development, saying it is high time that The Gambia show the rest of the world that despite being a small nation, we do have something to offer in athletics.

Alagie Jobarteh of Sukuta expressed delight with the country’s Olympians, whom he said are primed to fly the country’s flag in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. He added that this is worth jubilating for having almost over three athletes qualifying for the Olympics without a wild card.

by Alieu Ceesay and

 Arfang MS Camara

The Gambia yesterday missed out on a place in the African Youth Championship following a 2-1 defeat to Guinea in Conakry with the home side advancing to Zambia 2017 on that same aggregate score.

The two sides played a goalless stalemate in Banjul a fortnight ago, leaving the tie evenly poised in the balance. When Dauoda Camara put Guinea ahead after just 16 minutes, a situation that was always going to be a hostile and difficult environment for the Young Scorpions, became even harder but they refused to budge and soon produced a goal of their own as striker Pa Omar Jobe looked to have equalised for The Gambia but the goal was ruled out by the referee from Benin in what GRTS commentator Essa Sowe called “reasons best known to the official.”

“I have never wept in football until today and for me there is no reason to go the extreme by saying something that isn’t true or sully my reputation but The Gambia was robbed there is no doubt about that,” Sowe told the Daily Observer after the game.

“The first disallowed goal for The Gambia is something that I cannot explain because there was a back pass by the Guinean defender and Pa Omar picked it to score and in football rules, that was a legitimate goal. The second disallowed goal as well, the referee gave a goal which was scored on the counter attack but after few seconds the assistant flagged for something I don’t know and the referee changed his decision afterwards.”

The Gambia again thought they had finally secured the much needed away goal in the second half, that would’ve seen them through to Zambia, but again the Francophone referee disallowed the goal to further infuriate the Gambian team and the match commentator on the state broadcaster. Almost immediately, Guinea increased the tally to 2-0, making the task look insurmountable for Omar Sise’s charges.

Gambia was handed a lifeline in the closing stages when it was awarded a penalty. Pa Omar Jobe stepped forward and converted the resulting kick but the referee again ordered for a retake and it was after a second successful penalty kick that the goal was allowed to stand. The hosts endured a nervy final minute but the Gambians couldn’t muster an equaliser and as a result, it is the Guineans that would be participating in Zambia next year, leaving Gambians to rue the perceived shambolic officiating of the Benin referee.

After the game, Gambians took to social media to vent their frustrations based on the ball-to-ball commentary offered by Sowe. Veteran journalist Tijan Masaneh Ceesay was the first to express his views to sum up the game, reliving his days as a football commentator.

“Here at the September 28th Stadium in Conakry, our motherland has been robbed of a well deserved victory. The kids are heartbroken, but yes, they can take solace in the fact that they represented the stripes with every ounce of Gambian sweat and for that they should be proud. A heroic welcome will await them at the Banjul International Airport,” he posted on Facebook.

Another Facebook user, Adi Mastermind Jarjou wrote: “Our football governing body, GFF, [The Gambia Football Federation] should do something now, enough is enough. Last December it happened in Senegal [in the WAFU Cup], Morocco and now Guinea. How long are we going to be victims of bad refereeing?”

Siez Jojo Tarrus Jammeh added: “Is all over in Guinea; The Gambia U-20’s hope of making it to AFCON U-20 to be held in Zambia have come to a dramatic end after losing 2 goals to 1 to Guinea Conakry in an unbelievable fashion. The Darling Scorpions suffered two bad officiating decisions after two clear goals were ruled out by the Benin referee according to Essa Sowe of state radio, who was commenting live from Conakry. Kudos to Head Coach Omar Sise and the boys; it is a shame that it has to end this way. Is football and this is not the end of everything but I think CAF should really have a reality check on some of their referees. We are out but I’m sure our heads are high: # CongratsU20.”

Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, a reporter with West Coast Radio, also tried to make an analysis of the game and what the future holds for Gambian football.

“Today I stand to be right as we walk the streets of Conakry so proud in the sense that we had gone through hurdles and had gone this far to the last minute. Losing honourably to a country in Guinea, I salute Coach Omar Sise for the efforts and the boys for the sacrifice,” he wrote.

by Baboucarr Camara

The head coach of The Gambia’s U-20 side, Omar Sise, has expressed disappointment at what he called “bad officiating” by the Benin referee following his side’s elimination from the qualifiers of the African Youth Championship in Zambia next year.

The Young Scorpions suffered a 2-1 away loss to Guinea in the second leg of the final and decisive round of the qualifiers on Sunday in Conakry.

The Gambian side traveled to Conakry after a goalless stalemate two weeks ago at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.

Confident of victory in Conakry, the Young Scorpions gave a respectable performance, creating chances, but it was the home side that grabbed the spot to Zambia.

Two goals by striker Pa Omar Jobe were ruled out by the referee from Benin, whose officiating was nothing close to “fairness”.

The lads and Coach Omar Sise deserve commendation for coming this far in the qualifiers, but as many believe the referee did not help the situation.

In a post-match interview with GRTS’s Essa Sowe in Conakry, Sise apologised to Gambians for failing to meet the target. He was however very proud of his players, describing them as “fighters”.

He was however really disappointed at the officiating of the referee. “I cannot believe that the referee can be rejecting our goals unnecessarily; it is disappointing that African football can go this way. For my boys, this is not the end because they are young, determined and ready to play. I will like to thank all The Gambians who have been praying for us and cheering us.”

He finally called on Gambians to keep supporting the team, saying they have potentials to make the country proud in the next few years.

by Alieu Ceesay

Last year’s league winners Dunnes FC are the champions of the Gunjur Super Cup following a 3-1 win over last year’s knockout winners Persamai in the traditional curtain raiser at the Gunjur Nyamina football field over the weekend.

Despite the downpour, the turnout was impressive.

Both sides got to a good start in the first half with few chances to report on as they were solid at the back.

Just four minutes into the second half, Dunnes FC’s Abdoulie Jallow broke the deadlock when he converted a brilliant strike to give the league champions the lead.

Few minutes later, star player Tijan Barrow crafted in a superb free kick on the hour mark minute to restore parity for his side, before he added a second to seal a convincing victory for his side.

Sulayman Jawo scored the consolation for the hopeless Persamai.

The President of Gunjur Sports Committee, Lamin S Darboe, was quite happy that Green Vision International came on board to sponsor the Super Cup.

As winners, Dunnes FC went home with a giant trophy and cash prize of D9, 000, while Persamai received a consolation  prize of D6, 000.

by Muhammed Lamin Drammeh

The Brikama Sports Committee (BSC) on Sunday held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Regional Education Directorate in Brikama.

The committee was installed into office to administer football in Brikama in June 2015.

Karanlang Jatta, the President of BSC described the cosmopolitan town as one of the communities with the most vibrant sporting centres in the country.

He reaffirmed his Committee’s readiness to assist the youth of Brikama “harness their God-given talents.”

He, therefore called for unity among the people of Brikama for the progress and development of sports in the community.

Delivering the activity report, the Secretary General Karamo Jarju highlighted the numerous undertakens by the Committee, among which were the amendment of the constitution and the increment of the league and knockout prizes for winners.

On the constraints, SG Jarju outlined the huge financial burden on the Committee as a result of the expenditures on the Brikama United football team.

Despite the Committee failing to submit the reports to delegates two weeks before the AGM for proper review, as dictated by the constitution, delegates adopted the reports.

By Muhammed Lamin Drammeh

The knockout champions Blue Stars FC were on Saturday crowned champions of the Serrekunda East Super Cup following a 5-4 post-match penalty defeat of the league winners Medina. Regulation time ended in a goalless stalemate.

The game that was played at the community’s mini-stadium, attracted an estimated crowd of 10, 000 spectators.

Blue Stars FC have been prolific trophy winners since joining the Serekunda East Nawettan four years ago.

The two teams played an expansive football full of attacking play but neither side could capitalise on the numerous opportunities to score, forcing the game to be settled in the penalty kicks.

Blue Stars FC as winners went home with a trophy and D10, 000, while Medina pocketed home a consolation prize of D5, 000.

Speaking in a post-match interview with Observer Sports, Yunusa Badjie, the Blue Stars Coach expressed satisfaction for winning the curtain raiser, bragging that no team beats him twice in a competition.

“I am very happy to win the Super Cup. I know the benefit of winning the Cup because I am managing a second division team,” he said, adding that winning the trophy serves as a motivation for the upcoming season.

Sanna Darboe, the Medina Coach expressed dissatisfaction after losing to the team they defeated last year during the knockout stage. He blamed their defeat to their wastefulness in front of goal.

“I am taking this defeat in a good faith. We will go back to our training ground and work more on our problems.”

He finally congratulated Blue Stars FC on winning the curtain raiser.

Alagie Nyassi, the first Vice President of the Serrekunda East Sports Development Assocaition (SESDO) also expressed delight at concluding the final, adding that everything is now set for the new season.

He congratulated last year’s teams for booking back their places in the Nawettan, while advising all teams to adhere to the rules and regulations of the game in the new season.

By Arfang MS Camara &

 Jainaba D Jatta

Gambian international Momodou Ceesay has returned to Slovak side MSK Zilina on a short-term contract following a one-week trial.

Ceesay, 27, without a club in the last six months after leaving Maccabi Netanya played for Zilina between 2010 and 2012 and was the catalyst of the club’s qualification to the group stages of the UEFA Champions League scoring in all six games during the qualifiers.

Speaking in an interview with the club’s official website this week, the former Wallidan, Westerlo and Kairat Almaty forward said: “I’m back home. My agent told me that Zilina wanted to test me to see whether I’m in the [best] physical condition to play and help the team. That is why I’m here. [But] for me it is not a test; for me, am back.”

Speaking on his memories from his first stint at the club, he added: “Everything is new here, but the feelings are the same. I feel happy here as always. It’s good, every workout, I feel more confident and better. After a medical test I have no problem.

“I’m more mature, more understanding in life. Otherwise, I’m still the same person. The direction in which they are trying to move with the coach is the best possible. Keep the ball and force the opponent to run more. I like it.”

The duration of the former Gambia U-17 and U-20 forward’s contract is six months. After two games into the new season, Zilina is second on the table with four points.

by Baboucarr Camara

Trust Bank Limited (TBL) on Monday presented a cheque for D100, 000 to The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) as part of their contribution to the country’s preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil.

The acting Managing Director of Trust Bank, Ebrima Sallah said the Bank was very delighted to support the NOC in their preparation for the Rio Games.

“I must say we [at Trust Bank Limited] have always been immensely proud and encouraged by the efforts and achievements of GNOC in the administration of sports despite the huge challenges,” he said.

Sallah wished the athletes representing the country in Brazil all the best.

The President of the GNOC, Alhaji Momodou Dibba, thanked TBL for the timely intervention, noting that the NOC and the Bank have long term partnership.

The year 2016, according to Dibba, is going to be a special year particularly for The Gambia, as for the first time the country will have more than one qualified athlete to the Games.

Sheikh Trawally of Trust Bank, who also spoke at the presentation ceremony said his Bank was happy to be associated with the GNOC.

By Arfang MS Camara

Seaview FC are the champions of the Sukuta Sports Committee-organised Super Cup, following a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester FC, in a game played at the Sukuta Dembadou mini-stadium on Saturday.

Lamin Bojang’s 32nd minute strike was enough to make his side the champions of this year’s curtain raiser final in the Sukuta Nawettan.

As winners, Seaview FC went home with a giant trophy and cash prize of D5, 000, while the runners up Manchester FC pocketed home a consolation prize of D3, 000.

In a post-match interview with Observer Sports, the head coach of Seaview FC, Lamin Bojang was visibly happy for winning the final.

by Hadang Daffeh

Bakoteh-based Koita Football Academy is one of the teams now ready to compete in this year’s GFF 3rd division qualifying round.

The young academy was established in 2011 with the aim of grooming young Gambian talents.

The Koita Football Academy, according to the officials, is open for all; from the ages of 9 and above.

Speaking in an interview with Observer Sports, Lamin Koita, the founder of the Academy stated that the football academy was established to harness the vibrant talent of the youth of Bakoteh, while giving them a purpose to follow their dreams in becoming professional footballers.

According to Koita, who also doubles as the Academy’s manager, the 3rd division qualifying round is one of their top priorities; that they are fully ready and committed to participate in this year’s 3rd division qualifiers. “Our players have now started an intensive training as part of the preparation for the qualifiers,” he told Observer Sports.

He concluded: “I am happy that most of my footballers in the Academy are playing in different teams in the Nawettans, which means the Academy is reaching its objective.”

by Alpha M Kamara

Jatta’s FC were on Sunday crowned champions of the Lamin Super Cup final after a 4-3 post-match penalty shootout defeat over Medina United, following a goalless stalemate in the regulation time. The final was played at the famous Sandy Sanna Jatta Memorial football field.

Both teams started the game remarkably well, creating lots of goal scoring chances, but neither side was able to convert any of their chances, forcing the game to a penalty shoot-out.

As winners Jatta’s FC went home with a giant trophy and cash prize of D15, 000, while the runners up Medina United pocketed a consolation prize of D10, 000.

Speaking in an interview with Observer Sports, Baba Dumbuya, head coach of Jatta’s FC, expressed delight for adding another trophy to their trophy cabin, noting that the match was fair as both teams showed a respectable performance.

The former U-17 goalie Dumbuya stressed that the most important thing in a game is to win. “A win is always a win and it doesn’t matter how you get it,” he said.

For his part, Emanuel Gibou, assistant coach of Medina United was quite a disappointed man after losing to Jattas.

Modou Bah, Secretary General of the Lamin Sports Committee, expressed delight for the successful completion of their Super Cup final.

by Binta Bah

The President of the Gambia Football Federation Lamin Kabba Bajo has congratulated the Young Scorpions on their spirited fight in their weekend match against Guinea.

The Gambian side missed a place in the under-20 African youth championship to be held in Zambia next year, after suffering a 2-1 defeat to their Guinean counterparts in Conakry over the weekend.

The President earlier on sent a message of felicitation to the team but however blamed Gambia’s exit on bad officiating.

Below is the full text of his statement.

It was with great disappointment and dismay that I follow the commentary of the match played in Conakry which by all indications was marred with poor refereeing.

Despite the questionable decisions of the match officials, the boys continued to play with sustained vigour and determination to reach finals of the continent’s U20 flagship tournament in Zambia, but their hopes were dash due to mediocre and substandard refereeing.

Though the result at the final whistle saw the end of the road for the baby scorpions to Zambia, I am joined by my colleagues in the Federation, the government and all Gambians to salute the outstanding performance and resilience of the boys by fighting vigorously to the end and by assuring them of our continuous and unqualified support for now and the future.

Finally I thank the GRTS management for availing the football loving masses the rare opportunity of following the match in a live commentary on the radio. Their initiative is saluted and deeply appreciated. And for the general football family, I say thank you very much for the consistent support, well wishes and prayers. I share your disappointment and shock, but the future is promising.

I am eternally grateful to the players, their families, clubs and all those associated with the footballers for their love, trust, confidence and inspiration.

For the head coach and his technical team, you have done extremely well both on and off the pitch by putting up a good selection and producing respectable results before and throughout the qualifiers. You have our fullest support now and the future.

Source: Gff.gm

The Serrekunda East Sports Development Committee (SESDO) on Tuesday commenced its 2016  Nawettan season with two matches played during the day.

The season started with two games played at 3pm and 5pm respectively, as T-Central defeated New Germany 2-1, in the early kickoff, while Jola Kunda drew goalless with Culture FC in the Bundung derby.

Meanwhile, the Willingara-based team, T-Central that was relegated last year, are in confident mood following two consecutive wins over Santos FC and New Germany in the play-off games and their opening encounter in the Nawettan.

New Germany FC, based in Serrekunda, is a young talented side filled with very ambitious players.

By Arfang MS Camara

All roads lead to the Serrekunda West Mini-Stadium tomorrow (Friday) where 2015 league winners Samkum of Bijilo FC and last year’s knockout winners Anfield FC of Kanifing will battle it out for the late Alkalo Muhammed Omar Faal Super Cup final.

In what promises to be a mouth-watering final, the Serrekunda West Sports Development Organisation (SWESDO) said it is looking forward to a successful final.

Bai Ndongo Drammeh, Public Relations Officer of the Committee said the idea to name the trophy after the late Latrikunda German Alkalo, is meant to remember him for all that he has done for humanity.

Drammeh, therefore, called on players, fans and coaches to maintain peaceful conduct before, during and after the final, stressing that the rules and regulation will not to be comprised.

According to him, he is looking forward to a record turnout when the two champions meet tomorrow.

Reacting to the news, Pa Omar Faal, the eldest son of the late Alkalo thanked the SK West Sports Committee for naming the Super Cup after his late father. He described his late dad as a great man who has done a lot for humanity.

About Late M O Faal

Born in Latrikunda, on the 28th November 1928, Alhaji M O Faal received his formal education in The Gambia before he pursued a Diploma Programme in Book-Keeping and Accountancy at the London School of Accountancy. Upon the successful completion of his course,  he worked briefly as a §Shop Clerk at LCA (BARTHES). Thereafter, he joined the firm of Maurel Freres S A as trainee Commercial Manager and by virtue of his impressive performance; he was elevated to the position of Senior Store Keeper with responsibility for wholesale and supplies. He also served as a Civil Servant and retired honourably in 1983 as Storekeeper at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Between 1956 and 1972, Alhaji MO Faal served as councilor for the Latrikunda Community and also became Deputy Chairman Kombo Rural Authority and Kanifing Urban District Council, respectively. In his capacity as Deputy Chairman Kombo Rural Authority, he was honoured to have received Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II  during her visit to The Gambia in 1961.

Alhaji M O Faal was secretary to the Latrikunda Central Mosque Committee for many years and he was the Secretary General of The Gambia Islamic Solidarity Association and founder of Omar Bun Hatab Islamic School in Latrikunda.

Between 1991 to 2015,  Alhaji M O Faal was the Alkalo of Latrikunda and he was the seventh member of the Faal family in the line of succession to the Alkaloship of Latrikunda.

In recognition of his selfless service to the community, the MRG award was conferred on him in October, 2000. He died on 5th February, 2015.

by Alieu Ceesay

T22nd July marathon competition, which was earlier slated for next Saturday, has been moved to the 6th August in a bid to ensure a much more successful competition.

The race is part of activities marking the 22nd anniversary since the advent of the glorious 22nd July Revolution.

At a press conference held on Wednesday at the GAF Training Centre in Fajara, the organising committee said preparations were in high gear to ensure a successful marathon.

The registration, according to the committee, is opened to all and is free.

Describing the upcoming marathon as historic, Mahmoud Jawla, deputy executive director of the National Sports Council and a member of the organising committee said handsome prizes would be given to the winners.

The committee chaired by General Yankuba Drammeh, Deputy CDS of The Gambia Armed Forces, Jawla added, is working very hard to ensure all logistic arrangements are put in place.

“The race for the 42km for both male and female is starting from Kuloro; 21km both male and female starting from Lamin Galp Patrol Station, and 10km race for both male and female starting from Iceman Junction. The 22nd July Square in Banjul is the final destination,” he added.

He urged interested individuals to collect a registration form from The Gambia Athletics Association at the Stadium. “All races will starts at 9am sharp towards Banjul.”

Novelty Run

Jawla went on to reveal that there will also be a run for Cabinet Ministers, Service Chiefs, Managing Directors, Governors and Mayors, Chiefs, Alkalos, Chief Justice and the Judiciary. This event, he said will take place on the 7th August starting from the Arch 22 to the 22nd July Square.

Colonel Yahya Drammeh, Public Relations Officer of GAF, and Alhaji Abdoulie Bojang of the National Sports Council, both members of the organising committee said they are looking forward to a memorable race.

by Alieu Ceesay

Bayern  Central  on  Tuesday collected maximum points in their first game of the Manjai Kunda Nawettan following a 1-0 defeat of Real de  Sanchaba  in  a game  played  at  the  Father Gough  Sports Complex in Manjai.

It was a tough encounter as both teams strove to score after throwing away many chances, but Pa Matarr  Mboge’s header  in the 39th minute was enough for his side to secure a win.

Speaking  to Observer  Sports in a post- game interview,  Peter  Gomes, head  coach  of  Bayern Central  expressed  delight for  winning  his  first  game, noting that despite coaching the team for the first time, Bayern is known for its winning spirit.

He promised a better season despite losing many players through the ‘Back Way’ to Europe.

Assan Sarr, assistant coach of Sanchaba attributed the defeat to defensive error. He was however impressed with the performance of his boys.

by Saffiatou Colley & Hadang Daffeh

In a bid to ensure the effective training of its athletes, The Gambia National Paralympic Committee last week held its first official meeting with Hairoun Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre (HFRC) to strengthen ties for the interest of Paralympics development in the country.

Speaking at the meeting held at the Independence Stadium, Sulayman Sowe, Proprietor of the Independence Stadium Gym expressed delight for partnering with the Committee, noting that it takes courage and dedication for such individuals to engage in sporting activities, and that all forms of support should be given to them.

“I chose to partner with them and support at my own level. This inspiration came to me when I saw these young men training very hard at the Independence Stadium in the hot sun. I felt my Gym would be the best place for them to train,” Sowe said.

Sulayman Colley, President of the Gambia National Paralympic Committee commended the efforts of Sowe whom he said has been supporting them since 2003. He said people should emulate the good work he is doing for our nation. Such support, he added,  is going to create a milestone in their sporting activities.

Musa Kasa Taal, former President of the Volleyball Association also lauded the partnership.

by Saffiatou Colley &

Hadang Daffeh

Ten games have so far ended in draws so far in the Serrekunda East Nawettan with the latest between Ebbeh Gi and Nguma FC, on Sunday.

Twelve games have been played so far, with only three wins registered.

T Central FC, Maccassa and Juventus are the only teams to have registered wins in their opening games over New Germany, Dubai and Cannon respectively.

T Central FC defeated New Germany 2-1, in the opening game of Group E. Juventus  secured a 2-0 defeat of Cannon FC in their opening Group D match, while Maccassa FC defeated Dubai 1-0.

In the earlier game played on Sunday, Zurich FC drew goalless with Falcons FC.

However, at the time of going to press, Future Stars FC were locking horns with Uprising FC in the early kickoff, while Medina were to play Bradford FC in the late encounter.

by Arfang MS Camara