The Gambia Football Federation wishes to thank all contributors to the debate in reaction to the GFF President’s interview aired on West Coast Radio 2 last Monday night, 5th September, 2016, during the Radio’s weekly ‘Sports File’ programme. The debate, which has brought to the scene contributors of divergent views and opinions, has produced some very wonderful ideas which could help the GFF in the execution of its mandate of developing the Beautiful Game in the country.

However, the GFF wishes to clarify that the statement attributed to its President, which was misconstrued in some quarters was indeed taken out of context. In this regard, the GFF wishes to state that its President, Mr. Lamin Kaba Bajo, did not in any way attempted to be-little, rubbish or demean any Gambian player be it local or professional. Thus, he has high respect and regard for each and every one of them and always appreciates their efforts and contributions to the national cause. Hence his decision to send a personal Letter of Appreciation to each player after every match; this includes players of all National Team categories. In addition, the GFF President since his assumption of office two years ago has ensured that the Federation fully meets her obligations towards the players before every match.

Mr. Bajo is on record to have personally made telephone calls to and spoken to most of the known prominent Gambian players on the globe identified by the Coach, with a view to encouraging them to accept to play for their country. This list includes but not limited to: Modou Barrow, Kekuta Manneh, Muhammed Keita, Ousman Jallow…Therefore, it is an irony to think that someone who had made such personal endeavours to establish personal contacts with these national talents would turn against them?

Regarding the alleged statement, the GFF wishes to inform the general Gambian football family and stakeholders that what Mr. Bajo actually meant was that; “at the time of taking office the Federation did not have Players”. Which could be further clarified that “there was no team (and no Coach) following the country’s absence from international football for a while due to a suspension that was lifted after we took over”. Therefore, the Federation would need some time to build a team which will be in a position to bring the desired results for the nation; this includes participation in the recently concluded Afcon qualifying rounds for Gabon 2017. Why would this be interpreted as if there are no Gambians who can play football, as deliberately distorted and interpreted by some commentators, obviously with ulterior motives; and further debated and discussed by some that the current pool of Gambian players are not good enough.

This is dishonesty at the highest level. The GFF, whilst recognizing and accepting democracy and good governance as the best model of administration, wishes to beg the kind indulgence of all stakeholders that let not our individual and group political affiliations drive us to ploy mischief and develop unwarranted hatred and envy against each other. Please let the days of “If I’m not there, or if X is not there, I will shake the boat” be behind us. Let us all consider and accept the fact that NO SINGLE individual or group is born to lead the GFF till posterity. Everything has time. After politics, please let us join hands together and work for the best interest of our country and her people.  To our detractors, whilst we are calling on you all to come onboard for us to achieve a common goal, be assured that there is no way that you can distract us.  The GFF wishes to express deepest gratitude to all those who have joined in the debate and advanced some very wonderful ideas, and also to our critics for coming out and speaking their minds. Both would indeed serve us as a guide and lesson for us. Finally, the GFF would like to reaffirm its unqualified commitment and dedication to the development of football in The Gambia to a level desired by all.  Long Live Football !!! Long Live The Gambia our Homeland!!!

Source; GFF.GM

The graduation ceremony of the maiden ‘Swim for Life Gambia Project’ will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Friendship Hostel Swimming Pool at the Independence Stadium, Bakau at 4pm.

The project, which is aimed at saving Gambian children from the risks of drowning in sea also serves as a platform to introduce swimming as a sport to the young ones with a view to having some of them take up swimming as a career hence the catch phrase, “Catch Them Young.” As we head into the graduation, four out of every six students are swimming from end of the pool to another without support equipment or coaches, something the trainers and organisers hailed as a success.

The month-long swimming project dubbed ‘Swim for Life Gambia project’ is pioneered by The Gambia Press Union through their partners the Gambia Media Support (GAMES) in collaboration with the Red Dolphins and Life Guard Association, the Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia (SJAG) and the Gambia Swimming Association . The training was provided by season coaches from the Gambia Swimming Association and members of the Red Dolphins Life Guard Association.

Source; Sang Mendy, GPU

The Serrekunda East Sports Development Organisation (SESDO) yesterday resumed its ongoing Nawettan campaign following a break for the Tobaski feast. While the round of 16 takes centre stage, the knockout competition is put on a hold.

On Sunday in the league round of 16 matches before going into the break, Medina FC exyended its unbeaten run after eliminating the Bundung-based Shop Bi 1-0 in the early kickoff, while Bradford FC surprisingly defeated the Baboucarr Jallow (B.J Academy) 5-4 on a post-match penalty following a 1-1 draw in the regulation.

On Friday, Abuko United also defeated Manchester United 2-1 in regulation time. The defeat means the Wellingara-based side Manchester United has been eliminated in the entire Serrekunda East Nawettan.

In the late encounter on Friday, Leeds United also packed their belongings out of the Nawettan following a 1-0 defeat to Milan FC of Tallinding.

The Thursday encounter saw Future Stars FC eliminated Zurich FC out of the knockout competition after a 4-3 post-match penalty shootout win following a goalless stalemate st the end of regulation time, while in the late game Falcons FC also defeated Latrikunda United 5-4 on a post-match penalty shootout following a goalless stalemate in regulation time.

by Arfang MS Camara

The Tallinding Kunjang-based Nawettan team Milan FC on Wednesday book its place in the 2016 SESDO league quarterfinal after they eliminated their arch rivals Milan Rossenerri in the league competition. They secured a 5-4 post-match penalty shootout win aftre regulation time ended in a goalless stalemate.

As a result, Milan Rossenerri’s interest in this year’s Serrekunda Nawettan is over having been knocked out of both the league and knockout competition while Milan is competing in both tournaments.

These two Milans are currently having a very strong rivalry between them, but in most of their meetings, Milan FC of Tallinding normally proves to be the stronger side.

Meanwhile in the late encounter on Wednesday, the game between Future Stars FC and Bantaba FC was called off due to bad weather conditions. They were tied 5-5 on post-match penalties having also drawn 2-2 in regulation time.

This encounter between the Willingara-based Future Stars FC and Fajikunda’s Bantaba FC was a very difficult encounter as both teams displayed very wonderful performances during the game.

The referee postponed the encounter and the SESDO Committee will have to decide when to replay the game.

Both teams are competing in the league and knockout trophies as Bantaba FC of Fajikunda are yet to taste defeat. They have conceded two goals so far in both tournaments, while Future Stars FC were defeated once in their second group stage match.

by Arfang MS Camara &

 Fatou Trawally

The Latrikunda-based team Maccassa FC and the Tallinding Kunjang-based team Medina FC, on Saturday became the first two teams to book places in the Derek Serekunda East League Semifinals following their respective wins over Bradford and Bantaba.

Maccassa FC eliminated Bradford FC in the league quaterfinal after a lone goal winner in the 28th minute.

The solo goal tended to have dampened the spirit in the Bradford team after fighting so hard in the game resulting to one of their players’ leg been broken after a harsh tackle from a Maccassa midfielder.

This victory sends Maccassa FC closer to the league title for the first time in several years, while Bradford FC are completely out of the entire Serekunda East competitions.

In the late encounter on Saturday, the defending league champions Medina FC also sent Bantaba FC out of the entire Serekunda tournament after a lone goal win in the regulation time.

This encounter was a Tallinding derby as both teams came from the same town. They were two teams that were predicted by many to meet in the final stage.

By Arfang MS Camara

The 2016 Serrekunda West Nawettan Modou Inna Sey Memorial Knockout Competition has reached its climax with Bijilo-based Sankum FC and Tababi FC confirmed as the teams to play the final on 24th September (next Saturday).

In a highly attended semi-finals, the 2015 league champions Sankum FC eliminated Ruhagi by a narrow 1-0 win on Thursday, as Tababi equally defeated Kanifing United by the same scoreline on Friday to book their place to the final.

In what already promises to be mouth-watering final to watch, hundreds of football enthusiasts and fans are expected to throng the West mini stadium for this all-important clash.

League update

Meanwhile, two days after booking their place to the final of the knockout competition, defending league champions Sankum FC were knocked out of the league competition by Blackpool on Saturday in the 3pm kick-off.

In the 5pm encounter for a place in the quarterfinal stage, Benghazi sent DK United packing after a post-match penalty shoot-out win.

Yesterday (Sunday), Unicorns was to take on Jeshwang City at 3pm, while Kanifing Layout was to take on Ruhagi for a place in the league last 8.

by Fatou Trawally &

Fatou Gassama

A member of the Daily Observer Sports Committee, Alieu Ceesay, has declared that the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) cannot stop the Daily Observer team ahead of the National Inter-departmental Sports Association (NISA) final slated for 1st October at East mini stadium.

Though the two sides have never met before in a football tournament, Ceesay, who is a senior reporter and an editor, is quite confident of victory looking at the performances of team Observer in this year’s NISA tournament.

He expressed to Observer Sports how delighted he is seeing the Observer team being the first media house to play the NISA competition final, which has brought joy and pride to not only the company, but also to the media fraternity.

“Although the GCAA has a good track record in the NISA tournament, but that has nothing to do with team Observer because we are going to beat the Civil Aviation,” says Alieu Ceesay.

Babucarr Camara, acting Deputy Editor-in-Chief began by thanking the players for their tremendous job for qualifying the team to the final, and thanks the management for their unflinching support to the team.

The performance by the team, he said, has proven skeptics wrong.

The head coach of Observer FC, Senior Reporter Bekai Njie, said even though there is quality in the Observer team, there is still need for them to work harder, noting that the team should not take GCAA for granted.

Mr. Njie assured that there is quality in his team, saying his boys have been very sharp, tricky and deadly in the tournament.

by Lamin Bojang

Real de Banjul have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gambia Radio & Television Services for the Real @ 50 celebrations.

The signing ceremony, which took place at the Oasis Apartments along the Senegambia highway on Thursday afternoon aims to spur the two corporations to promote the event. GRTS will provide coverage, presenting bi-weekly programmes on the TV and providing airtime both on radio and TV.

Real de Banjul President William Abraham began by thanking the President of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh, Babili Mansa, for the peaceful environment and for supporting sports in the country.

“This is a spectacular thing and one of its kind in the country. We cannot thank enough the GRTS DG for always opening his doors to me and the Club.”

For his part, the Director General of GRTS, Momodou Sabally said: “There is so much beauty in the country with beautiful stories and as state broadcaster, we feel it’s our duty. I believe in partnership and I am committed to my work.”

He added: “I think we are ready for takeoff and make this celebration a big event! I want to thank William Abraham and all at Real de Banjul for allowing GRTS to partner with them for this #RealAt50 event.”

“Football is business and that’s how it should be done. I commend Real de Banjul for the good job they’re doing. We are journalists and we should not wait for any invitation to cover events, we should be there because it’s our job.”

Real’s 2nd Vice President Bakary K. Jammeh, who gave out the opening remarks, said: “This partnership with GRTS is remarkable and that is all thanks to its DG Momodou Sabally.”

Former manager and founding member of the club, Alhagie Mam Sait Njie, gave the vote of thanks on behalf of the elders of the Club.

The ceremony was attended by the media, founding members of Real, former players as well as current players and coaching staff of Real de Banjul and some supporters.

Source: Realdebanjul.com

The knockout competition of the 2016 Manjai Nawettan is getting heated at the Father Gough Sports Complex.

D’ Dolphin FC and Kololi Central FC over the weekend became the latest teams to progress to the knockout trophy quarter final competition following their respective wins over Brusubi  Pak Food and Dippa kunda Ajax.

Johannes FC beat B.K City FC 5-3 on a post-match penalty shoot-out following a godless draw in the regulation time.

Meanwhile, in the earlier encounter, Ballack FC beat Tababi FC by 1-0 in the regulation time.

Both teams started remarkably well creating lots of goal chances but neither side was able to convert any of their chances.

In a post-match interview with Observer Sports, Abdoulie Jallow, Secretary General of Manjai Sports Committee, expressed delight over the spectacular performance of the players during their games.

The Qcell league quarter final will start today (Tuesday) as Giants take on Box Bi by 4pm; Starlight face Kololi Central at 5pm.

On Wednesday, Brusubi Phase2 will take on Bayern Central, while Ballack FC rub shoulders with Brusubi Pak Food.

by Hadang Daffeh

The President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has applauded the “Qfootball Soccer School Summer Camp 2016” for successfully hosting the first ever camp for the children of the Qgroup (i.e. children of the staff of Qcell) and other children outside the Qgroup.

Lamin Kaba Bajo was speaking on Friday during the awarding of certificates to 105 children from Qgroup and outside Qgroup for completing two months’ “Qfootball Soccer School Summer Camp 2016” at Qcell Naturelle Mineral Water Company in Bijilo.

The GFF boss first recognised the efforts of Qgroup for the initiative and as well thanked parents for allowing their children to take part in the camp adding that football is more than what it used to be (i.e. leisure, part time or fitness for health). He went on  to describe football as a business, while affirming that Qcell’s initiative is to fill the sports investment and development vacuum left by the business sector in the country.

The GFF President, suggested that sports be private sector-led, giving examples of the EPL and La Liga in which he said are clubs that are business-oriented.

“There can be no sustainable football development or achievement without the right structures in place, and academies among others are very important in that drive,” he pointed out.

Bajo described Qcell as pace-setters in the area of academics, sports excellence and national development and assured Qgroup of his office’s support and partnership.

The CEO of Qcell, Muhammed Jah expressed his profound gratitude to all those who graced the occasion especially the parents.

“This occasion was made possible through the enabling environment created by His Excellency, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh Babili Mansa,” Jah said.

According to him, once the complex is ready it will house different sporting events for all categories of people and families, thus different schools will also be in the QFootball Soccer School.

Jah urged the children in the camp to have discipline, respect for their parents and teachers. He also advised them to read well in school if they want to be part of the school.

The Qcell boss also promised GFF President that his school will abide by whatever rules GFF puts to them when it comes to sports development in the country.

Alhagie Amat Cham, the coach for the Qfootball Soccer School Summer Camp said out of the 105 children, 21 came from Qgroup while 84 came from outside Qgroup. He affirmed that the main purpose of the camp was for children to enjoy their holiday rather than loitering in the streets.

He further informed that the age categories of children who participated in the camp were divided into three; namely 7-10, 11-13 and 14-16.

by Lamin B. Darboe

The month-long swimming project dubbed ‘Swim for life’ Gambia project on Sunday came to end at the Friendship Hostel Swimming Pool after a successful swimming training for children.

The project was pioneered by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) through their partners The Gambia Media Support (GAMES) in collaboration with the Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia (SJAG), the Red Dolphins and Life Guard Association and the Gambia Swimming Association.

The project, which was aimed at saving Gambian children from the risk of drowning at sea also served as a platform to introduce swimming as a sport to the young ones with a view to having some of them take up swimming as a career.

Speaking at the highly attended graduation ceremony, Musa Sise, President of Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia, said the Association aims to promote and support sports and is ready to stand by anything that is going to bring about progress and development in any sport that is initiated in the country.

The SJAG, he said was quite happy to partner in the project and is looking forward to seeing the trained children to be good swimmers in the future when given further training and guided on what swimming is all about. He calls on the public, particularly the parents,  to support the children. “Sport is a life-changer, a profession that gives one anything he or she wants in this world,” said the SJAG boss.

Saikou Jammeh, the Secretary General of GPU said the Press Union was very pleased to have initiated the project.

He thanked parents for allowing their children to participate in the training and thanked partners for having the training successfully implemented. He was hopeful of many more projects in the near future.

Sang Mendy, acting Executive Director of GPU was quite a happy man seeing the month-long project successfully implemented. He  thanked all those that partnered in the project and to those parents that allowed their children participate in the training programme.

While expressing concern at the increasing number of children that lose their lives at sea as a result of the inability to swim, Mendy calls for more funding and support to have similar training programmes to train more children.

Jainaba Jallow of Red Dolphins Lives Guards Association said the lives that continue to be lost at sea are increasing and worrying, thus the importance of the project cannot be over-emphasised.

She calls on Gambians to support such initiatives to save the lives of innocent children and was hopeful that more of such projects will be implemented.

Noel Djatchi, swimming coach, was quite proud to coach the children on how to swim, noting that it is important for them to know how to swim. He equally calls on parents to encourage their children to learn how to swim under the guidance of a coach so as to reduce the cases of drowning.

Habibala Jeng of the Gambia Swimming Association said  from henceforth no one should die at sea because the person cannot swim.

The graduation ceremony also witnessed participants demonstrate their swimming skills much to the delight of invited guests including representatives from the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Tourism and Culture; parents and members of the media.

Certificates were also awarded to all participants.

By Fatou Trawally

Senegal’s defender Kalidou Koulibaly signed a five-year contract extension with Serie A club Napoli on Monday.

The new deal ties the 25-year-old to the club until 2021.

Koulibaly was heavily linked with a move to the English Premier League in August, with Chelsea among the clubs trying to sign him.

Napoli are currently top of Serie A with 10 points, one ahead of champions Juventus, after four games.

Source: bbc sports

The 2016 Lamin Sports Committee-organised Nawettan knockout tournament is in full swing as teams continue to battle it out for the coveted trophy.

In the knockout, EK Gambia FC defeated Ron Tababi FC 4-2, Medina United defeated World Eleven 3-2, Head Stars defeated Veteran 4-0, all on penalty shoot-outs.

Meanwhile, Harlem FC has also been sent packing by Villas following a 1-0 defeat. Sateba United defeated Wayeto West by a lone goal to nil; Jatta’s FC also defeated EK Gambia 4-2 on penalty shoot-out.

Gambinos defeated both Sotokoto FC and Wayeto West by one goal to nil in both games.

Kombo Kerewan conquered Sanchaba 5-0 on penalty shoot-out, Si pah bi FC defeated Head Stars by a goal to nil.

On Sunday, after a series of missed chances, Prison crushed London United 3-0 during the 3pm game and Universal defeated Sateba United 4-2 on penalty shoot-outs.

By Binta Bah & Binta Jammeh

It was all disappointment for fans and players of Uprising FC after their side was shown the exit door by Tigers in the 2016 Serrekunda West league on Monday.

It was a hard-fought game, in which  the two sides could only be separated at a post-match penalty shoot-out.

In the other game played on the same day, Anfield defeated Old Jeshwang by 4-3 on post-match penalty shoot-out following a goalless stalemate at regulation time.

Speaking in an interview with Observer Sports, Buba Jarju, the head coach of Tigers, said that he was proud of the win and promised to continue to please their fans for dedicating their heart and time to the team. He added that he and his team would try hard to work on their goal scoring because it is the problem that they have been facing even during their previous games.

He noted that their mission (as a team) is to make it to the final and subsequently win the trophy.

By Fatou Trawally &

 Fatou Gassama

Gambian beach volleyball superstar Babucarr Jarra fondly called Mbye’, has won himself the best attacker award in the just concluded Senegalese volleyball league.

Jarra who represented The Gambia at the continental cup beach volleyball finals this May in Tunisia and at the 2015 All African Games in Brazzaville also won the Most Valuable Player (MVP)  award.

Babucarr attained this achievement after helping his current team Gaston Berger University to beat Sheik Anta Diop University in the Senegalese league final on Sunday in Dakar by 3 straight sets (25-20, 25-20, 25-17). The 18-year-old Gambian international, Jarra played for Gaston Berger in the 2016 Senegalese National Volleyball league after starting his volleyball career with Old Jeshwang Volleyball team, where he won 4 national league titles and one beach volleyball title.

“Alhamdulillah, I thank God, my family, friends and all loved ones for supporting me to get to this greatest moment of my life. And please help me to celebrate this award with my team mates, coach Sadibou Lo and the entire Gaston Berger University,” Jarra wrote on his Facebook timeline.

Speaking to Gambia Volleyball Federation, Jarra said Senegalese players are no better than the Gambian players, but are supported and more encouraged to grow and perform well.

“If The Gambia’s private sector, institutional donors and individuals could come forward and patronise the country’s volleyball federation in its quest to promote and develop the discipline, they would really encourage  Gambian volleyball players to do well,” the lad concludes.

Source: Muhammed Saidykhan

GVBF Press Officer

Sky Power and Orlando are both out of the Brikama Sports Committee (BSC) league round of 16 following respective defeats by Yarambamba and Conge-bi over the weekend.

Sky Power, the knock-out and the league simi-finalist last year are now completely out of the 2016 BSC Nawetan as they lost to Yundum-based academy side Yarambamba by Babucarr Jobe and Karamo Jobe’s second half goals on Saturday at the 3pm kick-off.

Sky Power dominated the proceeding but couldn’t unlock their opponent and thus bade farewell to the Nawettan.

In the 5pm encounter on Saturday, it was Orlando who were stunned by Banjulinding-based Conge-bi as they lost by 3-1.

Orlando, one of the finest teams in the group stages with 9 points and seven goals, capitulated against the energetic Conge-bi side.  Just 18 seconds on the clock, the score sheet changed when an under-pressure Orlando defender Ousman Sanyang nodded in an own goal.

Orlando fought hard to ensure parity in the game before Patrick Sambou, adding that Conge-bi’s lead just 6 minutes into the second half.  Attacker Lamin Darboe scored for Orlando, before Wuyeh Jammeh closing the score sheet.

On Sunday at 3pm, Fortune defeated Kabafita in the post-match penalty shoot-out and at 5pm, Chimo UTD ended Misira UTD’s participation in the Nawettan by defeating them 1-0 courtesy of Dembo Darboe.

Yesterday (Wednesday) at 3pm, Puntalana was to take on Talli bi, while the 5pm game was to be between Nema UTD versus Gidda Youths.

by Muhammed Lamin Drammeh

Starlight FC and Box Bi FC have book places to the last four (semis) of the Manjai League tournament following their respective wins over Kololi Central and Giants FC on Tuesday.

The games played at the Manjai Father Gough Sports Complex Football Field attracted huge sports loving fans in the

community.

Starlight FC eliminated Kololi Central in the quarterfinal stage with Sulayman Keita lone goal to nil in the 65th minute of the game.

Meanwhile, in the late encounter played on the same day, Box Bi FC also secured a place to the semifinal of the league competition following a 3-2 post-match penalty shootout win over Giants FC after a goalless stalemate in the regulation period.

Both teams started extremely well creating lots of goal scoring chances, but none was able to convert any of the chances created.

At the time of going to the press yesterday (Wednesday), the early

kickoff game was to feature Bayern Central versus Brusubi Phase 2, while Ballack FC was to entertain Brusubi Pak Food in the late kickoff match.

by Hadang Daffeh

The Tallinding Kunjang based team, Milan FC on Tuesday book place to the knockout final of the Serekunda East Nawettan following their impressive lone goal win over the Babucarr Jallow Academy (B.J Academy), in a game played at the Serekunda East Mini-Stadium.

Milan FC has been very impressive since the start of the Serekunda East Nawettan this season, winning all games and drew only a single game so far.

Foday Manneh’s fantastic finished in the 26th minute was enough to secure a place in the final of this year’s SESDO Knockout final.

Meanwhile, yesterday’s (Wednesday) encounter between Future Stars FC and Medina FC will determine who will play with Milan FC in this year’s Knockout Final (a date to be decided by the committee).

Milan FC who are in both competitions of the Serekunda East Nawettan will also play Maccassa FC on Saturday in the semifinal stage of the League competition.

Speaking in an interview with Observer Sports shortly after the game, the head coach of Milan FC, Ebrahim Kalil Dumbuya, expressed delight for the brilliant performances shown by his players, noting that this year his team is completely change because he gave chance to the young players.

He further added that the success behind his team this season is the tactical organization and the re-enforcement of their midfielders and strikers. His dream is to play in both finals of the nawettan.

Coach Dumbuya finally urged his fan to maintained maximum discipline before, during and after all future games.

by Jainaba D Jatta

The Kombo Kerewan FC side, on Tuesday book place to the semifinal stage of the ongoing Knockout tournament in the Lamin Nawettan following a win over Villas FC, in a game played at the Sandy Sanna Jatta Memorial football field.

Kombo Kerewan FC eliminated Villas FC by a lone goal to nil after a respectable performance shown by both teams.

Momodou Jeng strike in the 50th minute was all and enough to give his side the deserving victory ahead of the new stage. Villas FC played very well after conceding the goal but their efforts were not maturely materialized as they were eliminated in the entire tournament of the Lamin Nawettan.

Speaking in an interview with Observer Sports shortly after the final whistle, Buba Saidykhan, assistant coach of Kombo Kerewan FC expressed gratitude for the victory, noting that they need to work on how to capitalize on the chances created during the game, as they could score more than one goal.

“The boys played a very good game today compared to their previous matches, but still there is need for improvement because we could have scored more than three goals looking at the game, so we will go back to the drawing board and work on those mistakes,” he told Observer Sports reporters.

Saidykhan went on to urge their fans to come in their large numbers to support the boys in their next game against Sateba United.

Yesterday (Wednesday), Sateba United were locking horns with Gambinos in another quarterfinal encounter.

by Binta Jammeh &

Binta Bah

Pipeline Qcell and Sticklers on Tuesday became final two teams to book places for the 2016 Serrekunda West nawettan League competition following wins over Kawtally and Tababi.

Pipeline won Kawtally 6-5 in a post-match penalty shoot-out after a goalless at regulation time in the 5pm encounter.

Stickers also prevail over Tababi on 7-6 post-match penalty shoot-outs after goalless hard-fought game.

In an interview with Observer Sports, Ousman Faal, head coach of Sticklers was quite proud of his players and was optimistic of a win in the quarterfinal stage.

According to him, his side will go back to training ground and prepare well for the next game.

by Fatou Trawally & Fatou Gassama