In an exciting match that had fans and sports enthusiasts shouting at the top of their voices with thrill and energy, Kubuneh United F.C. thrashed Creation Plus with style. The match was the second of the two matches played during the opening of the 6-aside tournament by the National Inter-Departmental Sports Association. The match was…
Mahmud Lamin Jawla, the Executive Director of the National Sports Council (NSC), has said that the government is committed to strengthening sports in the country. Mr. Jawla highlighted that the government aims to achieve this by establishing the necessary tangible infrastructure, where young athletes can practice, perform, and refine their skills and talents. Mr. Jawla…
The Gambia National Olympics Committee (GNOC) Monday kicked off a 5-day intensive technical training course on handball, rallying 30 from among the most dedicated coaches and sports officials across regions in The Gambia for training and certification (licensing) in this domain. The course, taking place at the Seaview Hotel and Resort in Kololi, is being…
Executive director of National Sports Council (NSC) has underscored that coaches are the backbone of athlete development in sport, underlining them as invaluable instruments for strengthening national sport. Mahmud Lamin Jawla made the deliberation during the opening of a 5-day intensive handball training course, organised by the Gambia National Olympics Committee (GNOC). Emphasising this fact,…
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) on Wednesday 20 August 2025 completed a five-day intensive FIFA Member Association (MA) elite referees course at the National Technical Training Centre (NTTC) in Old Yundum, the home of Gambian football. The President of the Gambia Football Referees Association, John Frank Mendy, expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of the…
The Basse Area Council (BSAC) has confirmed significant progress in its long-awaited plan to transform the Basse mini stadium into a standard football facility, with all required documentation now completed and under review. According to the Council’s Public Relations Officer, Foday Manneh, bidding documents for interested contractors are ready and will soon be submitted to…
Greater Tomorrow have claimed their first-ever Gambia Football Federation (GFF) FF Cup title after their 3-2 victory over TMT F.C. in a post-match penalty shootout played at the Serekunda East Mini Stadium on Saturday 20 July 2025. TMT, seeking redemption after last season’s heartbreaking loss, dominated much of the first half, but Greater Tomorrow remained…
The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) FC have been crowned champions of the Gambian second division league in a colourful ceremony presided over by GFF President Lamin Kaba Bajo at the Serekunda East Mini Stadium. At the same time, Colley Stars FC and RS Tallinding FC joined Samger FC in securing a place in the promotion…
Experienced Gambian football coach and CEO of North Star Academy has unveiled plans that his North Star Academy aims to accomplish in the coming months and years to make an indelible impact in Gambian football and other sports disciplines. Ebou Jarra, who has coached teams such as Talinding United, Gamtel, Real de Banjul, Armed Forces…
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Bakary Badjie, Friday bade farewell to 40 young people leaving The Gambia for various key international seminars in the People’s Republic of China in Asia. The seminars include Ethnic and Traditional Sports Protection and Development, Sports Integration with Culture and Tourism, and Competitive Sports Training Management. The participants included…
