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Ebrima Sillah Hails Major Renovations at Independence Stadium
Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has described the ongoing renovations at the Independence Stadium as…
GFF President Kaba Bajo Raises Alarm Over Funding Shortfall for National Team
Lamin Kaba Bajo, President of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF)
By Fatou Sillah
The President of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Lamin Kaba Bajo, has voiced serious concerns over the inadequate funding allocated for the…
Yonna Group Invests D450,000 in Youth Sports Through SESDO Tournament Sponsorship
Cheque presentation
By Staff Writer
Yonna Group has announced a significant investment in youth sports development, committing D450,000 through its subsidiary Yonna Islamic Micro-Finance to sponsor the Serrekunda East…
Sports Minister Explains Why Gambia Still Hosts Home Matches Abroad
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has explained that the Gambia’s Independence Stadium remains unfit to host international matches due to its age and…
NSC Clarifies Progress on Independence Stadium Pitch Upgrade
Independence Stadium, Bakau.
By Makutu Manneh
The National Sports Council (NSC) has issued a statement providing clarity on the ongoing rehabilitation of the National Independence Stadium’s hybrid pitch, addressing recent public…
Ministry of Youth and Sports Disburses D8.4 Million to Boost Sports in July
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the disbursement of D8.4 million in July 2025 to support various sports associations and teams across The Gambia.…
FIFA President Congratulates Real de Banjul on Gambian League Title
Real de Banjul trophy presentation
By Makutu Manneh
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended his congratulations to Real de Banjul Football Club following their recent triumph as champions of the Gambian League.In a letter dated…
Manjai Sports Group Accuses Deputy Commissioner of Bias, Calls for Immediate Removal
Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force, Seedy Muctar Touray
By Buba Gagigo
The Manjai Sports Association has lodged a formal protest with the Inspector General of Police…
Gambian Ministry of Youth and Sports Disburses Over D15 Million to Support National Federations and…
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia's Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced the disbursement of more than D15 million to support national sports federations…
Sports Minister Urges Gambians to Prioritize National Interest Over Politics Amid Stadium Ban
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Buba Gagigo
Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports, has called on Gambians to focus on national interests rather than political…