The Gambia's beach volleyball duo, Abdallah Bah and Omar Bojang, fell short of the gold medal at the U18 African Youth Games in Angola, losing 2-0 (22-20, 21-14) to Sierra Leone in the final. Despite being unbeaten prior to the final, the Gambian team faced a tough challenge from their Sierra Leonean opponents, who proved too strong in the end.
Continue Reading >>In what was a nail-biting encounter, Berewuleng F.C. staged a stunning comeback to defeat the highly experienced Red Scorpions 2-1 in the Gambia Football Federation's Women's Super Cup. Red Scorpions had set their sights on spoiling Berewuleng's party, taking an early lead through Vilma Nhaga Badjeta's clinical finish. The Scorpions were buoyant, hoping to cap off Berewuleng's recent dominance in Gambian women's football.Berewuleng's starting XI against Red Scorpions. However, the reigning league and FF Cup champions, Berewuleng F.C., were not about to let their title reign end without a fight. Midway through the game, Mafanta Drammeh equalised for the Brikama-based team, sparking a frenzy of excitement among their fans. The momentum had shifted, and Berewuleng were back in the game.Red Scorpion’s starting XI against Berewuleng In the 84th minute, Kaddijatou Drammeh sealed the win for Berewuleng with a dramatic winner, sending the Brikama-based team into jubilation. Berewuleng F.C., who were crowned champions of the Gambia Football Federation's Women's League and FF Cups, now added a Super Cup to make it a hat-trick of trophies. The victorious Berewuleng F.C. team were handed a giant trophy, gold medals, and a cheque for 75,000 Dalasis, while the runners-up Red Scorpions received 50,000 Dalasis and silver medals.
Continue Reading >>Abdalllah Bah and Ndoti Dampha, The Gambia's promising U18 beach volleyball duo, have made waves at the 2025 African Youth Games in Angola with their impressive wins. They secured their spot in the round of 16 by defeating Kenya 2-0, with scores of 21-19 and 21-19. This victory marks a continuation of their strong performance, following their 2-0 win against Mauritius in their previous match.The Gambian team's success in the tournament showcases the country's growing talent in beach volleyball. With young athletes like Bah and Dampha leading the charge, The Gambia is poised to make a lasting impact in African beach volleyball.
Continue Reading >>The Gambian beach volleyball duo of Abdalllah Bah and Ndoti Dampha have made history by reaching the final of the 2025 African Youth Games Beach Volleyball Championship in Angola. The pair defeated Kenya 2-1 to book their spot in the championship match, where they will face Sierra Leone.Under the expert guidance of coach Amadou Jarju, the team has been in scintillating form throughout the U18 competition, outplaying their opponents with ease. This latest victory has set the stage for a thrilling final, with Bah and Dampha looking to add another gold medal to Gambia’s impressive collection.The Gambian team's recent dominance in beach volleyball has been nothing short of remarkable. In 2025 alone, they have won several international medals, including silver at the African School Games in Algeria and gold medals in Nigeria and Banjul. They have also had a stellar performance in the U18 Doha World Championship Beach Volleyball competition, where they defeated the USA 2-1 in their opening pool match.With their sights set on the final, coach Amadou Jarju and his team will be confident of bringing home the gold medal and continuing their winning streak. Abdalllah Bah (2), who now represents the Gambia in five international competitions in including Algeria, Nigeria, Banjul and Doha, is pairing with Ndoti Dampha (1) for the first time. This is Ndoti's first international beach volleyball competition.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia's duo Abdalllah Bah and Ndoti Dampha registered another win to reach the quarter finals of the 2025 African Youth Games beach volleyball competition in Angola. They defeated Tunisia 2 -0 (21-19, 23-21) in the Round of Sixteen. The Gambia will now take on Sao Tome and Principe on Saturday 13 December.
Continue Reading >>Minister of Youth and Sport, Bakary Y. Badjie, has handed over the Gambia National Flag to Team Gambia, marking a significant milestone as the country prepares to participate in the ANOCA African Youth Games in Angola. The ceremony, held at the Olympic House, was attended by officials from the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) and other stakeholders.Minister Badjie reiterated his Ministry's commitment to supporting the development of sports in The Gambia, urging the athletes to be good ambassadors of the country and bring home medals. He expressed pride in the phenomenal successes achieved in Gambian sports, attributing it to the willingness of athletes and the commitment of the NOC.GNOC President, Bai Dodou Jallow, highlighted the readiness of the athletes, citing the efforts and support made by the committee to prepare them for the event. The team will depart for Angola in two phases, with the first delegation travelling on Sunday and the rest on Monday.The ANOCA African Youth Games will take place from December 10 to December 20, providing a platform for young Gambian athletes to showcase their talents and compete against their peers from across the continent.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has secured a $50,000 (approximately 3.6 million dalasi) grant from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) to renovate the Olympic House.This significant funding injection is part of the NOC's strategic plan to upgrade the facility, boost capacity, and give it a fresh new look.The renovation project is set to commence soon, following the signing of a contract with MJ20 Construction and Civil Engineering Company Ltd. The revamped Olympic House is expected to enhance Gambia's sports profile, showcasing the country's commitment to sports development.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia's boys and girls who narrowly missed out in the chase for a gold medal, have settled for bronze medals in both categories of the WAFU A U-15 African School Football Championship.The boys defeated Mauritania 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw, while the girls finished third in the standings to settle for bronze.Both teams were handed bronze medals and will each receive 50,000 US dollars worth of support for school sports and talent development from the Confederation of African Football.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia's boys and girls who narrowly missed out in the chase for a gold medal, have settled for bronze medals in both categories of the WAFU A U-15 African School Football Championship.The boys defeated Mauritania 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw, while the girls finished third in the standings to settle for bronze.Both teams were handed bronze medals and will each receive 50,000 US dollars worth of support for school sports and talent development from the Confederation of African Football.
Continue Reading >>The Gambia’s hopes of reaching the finals of the WAFU A U-15 African School Football Championship have been dashed after defeats to neighbours Senegal in the semifinals.The Gambia’s boys team lost 1-0 to Senegal, while the girls' side also went down 1-0 to Senegal, ending their chances of a final spot.Both teams will now battle for bronze: the girls will face Guinea-Bissau, and the boys will face Mauritania in the third-place play-off.In the other semifinals, Guinea Conakry defeated Mauritania 3-0 in the boys category, while in the girls' category, Guinea-Bissau lost 6-0 to Guinea Conakry. The championship is being hosted by The Gambia at the Gambinos Complex in Mandinary Village, Western Region.
Continue Reading >>Young Gambian forward, Alasana Yirajang made a resounding statement for SK Slovan Bratislava, netting the decisive goal in their 2-1 victory over Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Europa Conference League. This win not only marked the Slovak side's first triumph of the season in the tournament but also etched Yirajang's name in history as he secured his first-ever professional goal in European competitions.The young Gambian forward, celebrated for his explosive speed and technical skill, seized the moment brilliantly, converting a perfectly timed assist and igniting hope for his team as they embark on their European journey. With this win, SK Slovan Bratislava has taken a significant step in their European campaign, and Yirajang's goal will undoubtedly be remembered as a defining moment in their journey.
Continue Reading >>The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and football's world governing body, FIFA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to allocate up to one billion US Dollars in concessional loans for building and rehabilitating sports stadiums and infrastructure in developing countries.The partnership aims to support nations and FIFA Member Associations with strategies to use sport for national development, focusing on FIFA-certified stadiums and surrounding facilities.It highlights sports' economic impact, contributing nearly 2% of the global GDP, and aims to close the gap in world-class facilities among nations.The initiative will help governments design and build modern multi-sport venues that support community, education, and inclusion, creating jobs and boosting local businesses.Through concessional loans, SFD and FIFA will collaborate with authorities to fund projects that foster economic resilience and capacity building, also attracting other development partners.SFD CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad emphasises sport as a catalyst for development and inclusion.Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President, states the partnership will provide up to USD 1 billion to enhance FIFA-certified stadiums, supporting FIFA Member Associations worldwide. This partnership elevates sport infrastructure in SFD's development agenda, building on over 50 years of impact supporting more than 800 projects worth USD 22 billion in 100 countries, fostering growth, health, employment, and community ties.
Continue Reading >>Gambia's unstoppable winger, Yankuba Minteh, showed a master class performance for his Brighton side in their 2-1 comeback victory over Brentford in round 12 of the Premier League. The 21-year-old showed a true moment of quality to inspire a dominant second-half performance by Brighton after they fell behind in the 29th minute when Igor Thiago rolled home from the penalty spot after a foul by Baleba.According to reports, Minteh is the only U21 player to be directly involved in 15 Premier League goals since the start of last season as he scored 7 goals and made 8 assists. (Picture, Brighton)Minteh, with his mesmeric movements then inspired a Brighton comeback. First, he assisted Danny Welbeck's equaliser with a teasing cross in the 71st minute. He then got involved in the build-up of the winning goal, when he cut in from the right and had his shot blocked in the box before the ball fell to the path of Jack Hinshelwood, who powered home in the 84th minute as Brighton moved to 6th in the EPL standings with 19 points.According to a BBC sports rating, Minteh was the 4th most outstanding performer with 8.06.The Gambian starlet is already establishing himself as a dependable player at Brighton despite being one of the youngest in their ranks.
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