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…
In a landmark ceremony at the Football House, Mr. Kemo Ceesay officially assumed administrative authority of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), succeeding Lamin Kaba Bajo, who retires after 12 years of service. The colourful handing‑over event was attended by Ceesay’s newly elected Executive Committee, members of the coaching staff, and key stakeholders. General Secretary Lamin…
The Suba Ward community witnessed history as Bairo FC were crowned champions of the maiden Suba Ward Preseason Tournament, defeating the Senior Players 6–5 on penalties after a pulsating 1–1 draw in regulation time. The final was a clash of generations youthful energy against seasoned experience. Bairo FC, brimming with ambition, struck first through Musa…
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of Gambian athletes absconding during international competitions, warning that the practice threatens the country’s credibility and future opportunities for sports development. Speaking in an interview, Minister Badjie revealed that at least six athletes representing The Gambia this summer…
New Generation FA have emerged champions of the prestigious Dr Ismaila Ceesay U-15 Academy Tournament after defeating BK 31 FA 1-0 in a thrilling final at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 35th minute when Peter Mendy converted a superb out swinging cross from Ismaila Sanyang, giving New Generation…
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted provisional approval for the Independence Stadium to host CAF-sanctioned football matches. This milestone marks a major achievement in the government’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate and upgrade the country’s premier sporting facility to meet international standards. In a statement,…
Banjul, The Gambia – August 6, 2026 – Medina United Football Club, champions of the 2025/26 Gambia Football Federation First Division League, have officially been drawn against Star Sport Academy of Sierra Leone in the preliminary round of the CAF Club Championship. The first leg of the two-legged tie is scheduled to be played in…
