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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…
Cabinet Approves National Sports Policy 2024-2034 to Drive Sports Development
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Youth and Sports announced on Tuesday that the Cabinet has approved the National Sports Policy 2024-2034, a comprehensive…
Coach McKinstry Announces 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Comoros and Tunisia
Johnathan McKinstry, The Head Coach Of The Gambia National Team
By Ramatoulie Jawo
In preparation for their crucial home games against Comoros and Tunisia in Morocco, Johnathan McKinstry, the head…
CAF Lifts Ban On Independence Stadium, Approves Venue For International Games
Independent Stadium
By Buba Gagigo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved the Gambia’s Independence Stadium in Bakau to host international football matches, according to…