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Cristiano Ronaldo: I Will See out My Contract at Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he wants to see out his final two years at Real Madrid in the “best league in the world” before deciding where his next step lies. Ronaldo’s current deal with Madrid runs out...

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GFCA, SPA Train Sarahuleh Coaches

by Fatou Gassama   The Gambia Football Coaches Association (GFCA) in collaboration with the Soninkara Sporting Association (SPA), organisers of the annual Sarahuleh football tournament, on Saturday...

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Hawks Ends Samger’s Unbeaten Run

by Arfang MS Camara   Samger’s unbeaten start to the Gambian premier league season came to an end on Sunday after they went down 2-1 to Hawks at the Serrekunda West Mini-Stadium. Samger’s defeat means...

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IOC Member Inspects Independence Stadium Athletics Track

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member for Gambia, Beatrice Allen, on Thursday inspected the renovation work on the athletics track at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. The work is part of...

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Bombada Coach Faults Players in Derby Loss

by Saffiatou Colley   Bombada Coach, Lamin Anthony Ceesay, has blamed his players for letting away its lead to go down 2-1 in a derby game against Brikama United at the Box Bar Mini-Stadium on Sunday....

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Tiger Woods Wins Third Straight Qatar Golf Cup

by Sheriff Barry   Fakebba Drammeh, Gambia’s number one golfer, on Sunday triumphed in his third straight Qatar Golf Cup after he finished the competition with 3 under par (a medal score of 136 in 36...

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It is Our Duty to Fight against Corruption in Sports – AIPS President Tells...

by Alieu Ceesay in Doha, Qatar   The President of the world’s sporting press – the International Sports Press (AIPS) Gianno Merlo said it is the responsibility of sports journalists to fight against...

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Double Finals to Bring Volleyball Season to a Close

The 2015/16 national volleyball season will officially come to an end on Saturday when two male and two female teams vie for the right to be crowned champions of the knockout cup competition. In the...

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Gambia Begins Road to Zambia in Sierra Leone

The Gambia’s quest to qualify for a third African U-20 Championship in Zambia will start in Sierra Leone after the draw for the 20th edition of the African Youth Championship was held in Cairo, Egypt,...

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AIPS Delegates Visit Aspire Sports Academy in Doha

by Alieu Ceesay in Doha, Qatar     In observance of the Qatari National Sports Day, celebrated February 9, each year, delegates from around the world attending the 79th AIPS Congress in Doha on Tuesday...

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Tubakuta Academy Wins Village Football Tournament

by Lamin B. Darboe     Tubakuta Academy at the weekend won the 2016 edition of the village’s football competition following a 4-3 post-match penalty shoot-out defeat of defending champions AC Milan....

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Zidane says Ronaldo Better than Messi

The general perception is that Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. With countless trophies, five Ballon d’Or awards and more, it’s hard to argue against him. But don’t tell that to Real...

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GFCA, GFF to Honour Football Coaches

The Gambia Football Coaches’ Association (GFCA) in collaboration with The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) will organise an award night on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Independence Stadium Garden...

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Qatar Intensify Preparations for 2022 World Cup

by Alieu Ceesay in Doha, Qatar     It is about six years away to the 2022 World Cup and the host for the event Qatar is sparing no time and efforts in its preparations. The oil-rich Gulf state is...

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Leeds United Eye Permanent Mustapha Carayol Switch

Gambian international Mustapha Carayol is set to prolong his stay with Leeds United after reports emerged that the Whites want to make his loan move a permanent one in the summer. Carayol has signed...

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Players Find Path to China Can Be a Golden One

As the migration of soccer players from Europe to China continues, much of the rhetoric is falling short on understanding. After Alex Teixeira’s move to Liverpool fell through, and the Brazilian was...

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Biri Biri, the Legend from Gambia

In our attempt to celebrate past and present sportsmen that have contributed immensely to the development o sports in the country, this week we feature the man regarded as the Greatest Gambian Football...

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Gamtel Loses in Morocco

Gambian champions Gamtel surrendered its lead to go down 2-1 away to Moroccan champions Olympique Club de Khouribga in the first leg of the African Champions League preliminary rounds on Friday....

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Fundamental Doha Declaration on ethics in sport delivered at 79th AIPS Congress

by Alieu Ceesay in Doha, Qatar     With sports under threat from criminal organisations and the need for journalists to come together to fight for its independence, a declaration on the ethics of sport...

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Ex-Scorpion Pa Dembo Touray Joins Football Agency Group

Ex-Scorpion captain Pa Dembo Touray has joined a football agency group, Global Football Consulting (GFC) where he will help in scouting and identifying talents for the Scandinavian market and other...

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