Forty-three years. That is how long it took for a footballing story that began in pain, disappointment, and unfulfilled promise to come full circle. In May and June of 1983, the Gambia national team was camped at the military barracks at the Bakau Depot, preparing for a momentous assignment: hosting Ghana’s Black Stars in an…
From Village Roots to Football Spotlight In the bustling football arenas of the West Coast Region, one name has steadily risen to prominence: Landing Njie, widely known as Pa Boy Dinding. His journey began in the serene village of Jarra Toniataba, where the rhythm of rural life instilled discipline, humility, and resilience. Today, those same…
The Somali winger who scored against The Gambia on Friday night is half Gambian — and he is not the only Njie brother representing Somalia. Bilal Njie, 28, and his brother Mousa Njie were born to a Somali mother and Gambian father. Both brothers are currently with the Somali national team in The Gambia for…
President Adama Barrow and the First Family sat among the crowd at the newly renovated Independence Stadium on Friday as The Gambia’s senior national team, the Scorpions, opened their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2–1 win over Somalia. The presidential box mixed with the stands as flags, drums and chants rolled around…
The Gambia’s U-17 national team clinched the WAFU Zone A championship in thrilling fashion, defeating Senegal 5–4 on penalties after a tense Senegambia derby final at the Leopold Sédar Senghor International Stadium. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes of closely fought football, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock. The drama peaked deep…
The Gambia Men’s National Team Head Coach Jonathan McKinstry has unveiled his 25-man squad for the upcoming 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The announcement was made at the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Secretariat in Kanifing, following his first press conference ahead of the Scorpions’ long-awaited homecoming. The team will host Somalia at…
The Gambia’s Sports Minister, Bakary Y. Badjie, has announced that wrestling and musical events will no longer be permitted at the Independence Stadium. The decision, he explained, is aimed at safeguarding the facility following its recent rehabilitation and ensuring it continues to meet international standards for hosting football matches. Minister Badjie made the announcement during…
The Gambia U-17 national team battled to a resilient 0-0 draw against hosts Senegal in the much-anticipated Senegambian derby on Sunday at Stade Lat Dior, sealing their group stage campaign unbeaten in the ongoing WAFU A CAF U-17 qualifiers. Both sides had already secured semi-final berths with two wins apiece, setting the stage for a…
Real de Banjul has confirmed that Gambian U20 international Amara Camara has completed a permanent transfer to Swedish Allsvenskan side Kalmar FF. Camara, an attacking midfielder, began his football journey with Real de Banjul at a young age and rose through the ranks to enjoy three senior seasons. He also had a successful loan spell…
The Gambia head coach Johnathan McKinstry has unveiled a preliminary 35-man squad ahead of the Scorpions’ 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia and Ghana later this month. The Scorpions will mark their long-awaited return to the Independence Stadium in Bakau on September 25 when they host Somalia. The fixture will be the…
