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Gambian Players’ Perilous Quest for Greener Pastures: A Heartbreaking Journey to Europe

Gambian Players’ Perilous Quest for Greener Pastures: A Heartbreaking Journey to Europe

By Lamin Fadera, December 30, 2023 In recent years, an increasing number of Gambian football players have embarked on the treacherous back-way journey to Europe,…

Tida Minteh’s Revelation: Gambia’s Basketball Lags Far Behind

Tida Minteh’s Revelation: Gambia’s Basketball Lags Far Behind

By Tumany Colley The Captain of the Serekunda West Basketball female team, Tida Minteh – who recently travelled to Rwanda to participate in the 2023…

LBD Sports and Kinkiliba Family Unite to Support Tanka Tanka on Milestone Anniversaries

LBD Sports and Kinkiliba Family Unite to Support Tanka Tanka on Milestone Anniversaries

By Tumany Colley In a heartwarming display of unity and compassion, the Kinkiliba Family (KKB) celebrated its 14th anniversary by extending a hand of support…

Gambia’s Unstoppable Journey: Defying the Odds to Secure AFCON Qualification

Gambia’s Unstoppable Journey: Defying the Odds to Secure AFCON Qualification

Article by Tumany Colley In a jubilant and unforgettable moment for The Gambia and her people, the scorpions qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of…

Gambia’s Epic Comeback: Badamosi Leads AFCON Qualification with Dramatic Late Finish

Gambia’s Epic Comeback: Badamosi Leads AFCON Qualification with Dramatic Late Finish

Article by Tumany Colley In a gripping display of determination and resilience, the scorpions clinched their coveted spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations…

Gambia Secures Bronze in African Pentathlon Championship; Misses Olympic Qualification

Gambia Secures Bronze in African Pentathlon Championship; Misses Olympic Qualification

Article By Tumany Colley The Gambian team, consisting of Ebrima Jatta and Ebrima MS Jarju, recently left their mark on the 2023 African/Asianic Pentathlon Championship…

Guidance from the Gridiron: Young Coach Urges Rising Players to Emulate Steve, Barrow

Guidance from the Gridiron: Young Coach Urges Rising Players to Emulate Steve, Barrow

Article by Tumany Colley In the dynamic world of football, where aspirations run high and dreams of making it big fuel the fire of young…

Strategic Minds, Stronger Players: Mental Resilience in the Sports Arena

Strategic Minds, Stronger Players: Mental Resilience in the Sports Arena

Article by Tumany Colley In the fast-paced and high-stakes world of sports, especially football, the spotlight often shines on players’ physical prowess, tactical strategies, and…

Unyielding Determination Prevails: Defiant TMT Overcomes Point Deduction to Secure League Championship!

Unyielding Determination Prevails: Defiant TMT Overcomes Point Deduction to Secure League Championship!

Article by Tumany Colley In a stunning display of resilience and unwavering spirit, TMT Football Academy defied all odds and emerged victorious as the champions…

Gambian Player Claims Senegalese Second Division Is Tougher Than Gambia’s Top-tier

Gambian Player Claims Senegalese Second Division Is Tougher Than Gambia’s Top-tier

Article by Tumany Colley Bintou Dembele, former Blue Ninjas basketball player, currently plays for a second-tier side in Senegal, ASUC of the University of Assan…

SLAPPED FOR SLAMMING: FOOTBALL FANS RAGES DOWN ON GFF OVER 10-POINTS DEDUCTION AGAINST TMT

SLAPPED FOR SLAMMING: FOOTBALL FANS RAGES DOWN ON GFF OVER 10-POINTS DEDUCTION AGAINST TMT

By Tumany Colley Football fans across the country were shocked after TMT football club was slapped with a 10-point deduction by the Gambia Football Federation’s…

Real De Banjul Wins GFF League After 9-Year Drought

Real De Banjul Wins GFF League After 9-Year Drought

Despite a goalless draw in their final league game against Waa Banjul, Real de Banjul have won the Gambia Football Federation League One. This is…

Africell Basketball Tourney: SK West Beats East To Clinch Trophy

Africell Basketball Tourney: SK West Beats East To Clinch Trophy

Article by Tumany Colley Serekunda West has yet again lifted another trophy after defeating rivals, Serekunda East in the final 62/57. The 8-team tournament, sponsored…

Hamza Barry Rescues The Gambia In Five-Goal Thriller

Hamza Barry Rescues The Gambia In Five-Goal Thriller

Substitute Hamza Barry scored in the sixth minute of added time to give the scorpions a much needed 3-2 victory over South Sudan in the…

U20 WC: Uruguay Sends Young Scorpions Packing

U20 WC: Uruguay Sends Young Scorpions Packing

By Tumany Colley Although enjoying most of the ball possession and shots, the young scorpions failed to get the job done in their round of…

Gambia U20 Qualifies For World Cup Knock-Out Round For First Time In Sixteen Years

Gambia U20 Qualifies For World Cup Knock-Out Round For First Time In Sixteen Years

The Gambia’s U20 marches to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time in sixteen years, after defeating France 2-1 in the second…

Adama Bojang: Representing My Nation At The World Cup Is A Great Feeling

Adama Bojang: Representing My Nation At The World Cup Is A Great Feeling

By Tumany Colley The Gambia’s U20 lethal striker, Adama Bojang, said representing his country is a great feeling for him. Bojang scored a brace for…

A Look at the Country’s Top Football Teams

Football is one of the most popular sports in The Gambia, and the country boasts a number of talented football teams. These teams play in…

Inter-Schools Athletics Competition

Athletics is an important part of the education system in The Gambia, and inter-schools athletics competitions are a popular event that takes place every year.…

Sports in The Gambia: A Passion That Unites a Nation

The Gambia is a small country located in West Africa, known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and friendly people. But there’s another aspect of…

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