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…
Following a tough encounter at the Manjai Park on Saturday, the football team of the University of The Gambia (UTG) defeated the Civil Service University (CSU) to lift the trophy of the first-ever Inter-Tertiary Football Champion As the first tournament for tertiary institutions in the history of The Gambia, this contest for dominance among students…
The much-anticipated Kerewan Samba Sira Nawettan, proudly sponsored by ActionAid International Gambia, kicked off in spectacular fashion on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Kerewan Samba Sira football field in Central River Region South with Kawral and Tabanani battling to a pulsating 2-2 draw. The opening fixture delivered everything fans hoped for: drama, determination, and dazzling…
The Public Relations Officer of the Kerewan Samba Sira Sports Committee, Lamin Fatty, has officially unveiled the prize package for this year’s highly anticipated tournament. According to Mr Fatty, the champions will walk away with a grand prize of D100,000 along with prestigious gold medals. The second-place team will be awarded D75,000, while the third-place…
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has donated key sports gears to the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU). This initiative came as part of efforts to support the UTGSU Sports Festival, the major sports event, which draws near. The recently donated materials included eight sets of football jerseys and six balls. According…
