Football

Newcastle Fans Buzzing and Eying Gambian Lionel Messi’s Return for Right-wing Spot

Frederic Tendeng May 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (NEWCASTLE) – In a thrilling match against NEC Nijmegen, Yankuba Minteh scored his 10th goal of the season for Feyenoord, cementing his place as a standout player. Minteh, who was signed by Newcastle United for £7 million last summer from Odense Boldklub, has been on loan at Feyenoord, where he has impressed with 16 goal contributions, Champions League appearances, and a cup-final win.

GFF/FIFA Talent ID Grassroots Project Identifies Promising Young Footballers

Mamour M. Mbenga April 27, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), in collaboration with FIFA, continues its Talent Development Scheme Project (TDS) with a focus on grassroots talent identification. The project aims to scout and nurture young football talents across various communities in The Gambia.

GFF Clarifies Misunderstanding Over Football Trials in Schools

Frederic Tendeng April 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has addressed a misunderstanding regarding football trials in schools. The issue arose from a circular issued to the Regional Education Directorates, which the GFF became aware of through social media.

Ministry of Education Calls for Collaboration with Football Federation on Student Scouting

Frederic Tendeng April 23, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in The Gambia has issued a statement banning the Gambia Football Federation’s (GFF) scouting activities involving students of different age categories in schools. While acknowledging the importance of talent identification in sports, the Ministry emphasized the need to prioritize students’ education.

As FIFA Ranking Drops, The Gambia Misses International Window for Friendlies

Frederic Tendeng March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia has once again missed out on participating in international friendlies during the recent FIFA window, while many other African nations used the opportunity to prepare for upcoming AFCON and World Cup qualifiers. According to the most recent FIFA ranking published on February 15, 2024, The Gambia’s football ranking has dropped, with the country now ranked 130th in the world and 39th out of 53 countries in Africa.

Another Real Madrid – Manchester City in UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Draw

Paschall Mendy March 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Real Madrid will take on Manchester City in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, while Arsenal has drawn Bayern Munich.

Football – U20: Ghana Condemns the Gambia to Pick a Win for Qualification

Paschall Mendy March 13, 2024

In group A of the 13th African Games, Ghana, the hosts, defeated The Gambia 3-1 on Tuesday night at the Accra

Gambia U-20 National Team Set to Clash with Benin in 13th African Games Opener

Mamour M. Mbenga March 8, 2024

The Gambia’s U-20 national team, also known as the Baby Scorpions, is gearing up to face off against Benin in their

Cameroon Parts Ways with Coach Rigobert Song Following Disappointing CAN 2024

Frederic Tendeng February 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In an interview with France 24, Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian football federation (Fecafoot), announced that Rigobert Song, the coach of the Indomitable Lions, will no longer manage the national team. This decision comes in the wake of the team’s early elimination at the hands of Nigeria in the round of 16 of CAN 2024.

Gambian Midfielder Yusupha Kambi Joins Slovakian Club FK Pohronie on Loan

Mamour M. Mbenga February 24, 2024

Slovakian club FK Pohronie has finalized the signing of Gambian midfielder Yusupha Kambi on a season-long loan from BST Galaxy FC.

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