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 Organising Committee over unguarded comments the club made on their Facebook page a month ago. TMT threw a contemptuous attack against the football authorities after their 1-0 defeat to BTS […]
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 Real’s first league title since 2014. This year’s league race was one of the most interesting in recent times. It went down to the very last minute. Falcons, who were […]
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 by telecom giants, Africell, was played over the course of four days. The final was played at the KMC Part at the Traffic Light on Friday, June 16th. Although Basketball […]
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 AFCON qualifiers. Hoping to qualify for a second successive AFCON, The Gambia needed a win, and so does their opponent. In the five-goal thriller that produced two goals in the […]
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 16 encounter after losing 1-0 against the South Americans. Anderson Duarte’s second half strike was enough to secure a quarter-final spot for Uruguay, who faces the US. A win for […]
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 round of Group F. The win means the Gambia currently sits on top of the group with six points. The young scorpions took the lead just 13 minutes into play […]
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 The Gambia’s opening Group F match against Honduras in the Mendoza Stadium in Argentina. A quick start saw The Gambia take the lead after just 20 seconds. Adama Bojang rifled […]
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 various leagues and tournaments across the country, and their success is a source of pride for the nation. One of the most successful football teams in The Gambia is Real […]
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. These competitions bring together students from different schools across the country to showcase their athletic skills and compete for glory. The inter-schools athletics competition is a highly anticipated event that […]
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 Gambian life that is equally important and beloved by its citizens: sports. Sports have always been a part of Gambian culture, with football being the most popular and widely played […]
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