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Ministry Provides Floodlights for Brikama Tournament
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has donated seven floodlights valued at 385,000 dalasis to the Brikama Sports Committee, officials said this week, in a move intended to strengthen preparations for the annual…
GFF Cautiously Welcomes Senegal’s Offer, Maintains Focus on Independence Stadium Readiness
Baboucarr Camara, GFF Communications Director
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has cautiously welcomed Senegal’s offer to host The Gambia’s international matches while reaffirming that its primary priority…
Minister Badjie Says Stadium Renovation Critics Lack Understanding of Stadium Requirements
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Makutu Manneh
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has said that criticism surrounding the ongoing renovation of the country’s stadium stems largely from a lack…
Youth and Sports Minister Says Stadium Renovation Cost Now Stands at D376 Million
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has disclosed that the cost of renovating the Independence Stadium has so far reached D376 million, noting that the…
Badjie Says National Stadium Will Be Ready Before Next Africa Cup of Nations
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou SillahThe Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, said the country’s national stadium would be completed in 2026, in time for the national team’s next home fixtures and…
Grassroots Sports Get Boost as Youth and Sports Ministry Releases D6.5 Million Nationwide
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has disbursed a total of D6.5 million to community sports committees across the country, reinforcing government efforts to strengthen grassroots sports development, upgrade…
Sports Minister Projects March Completion for Independence Stadium Repairs
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou SillahBakary Y. Badjie, The Gambia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, told lawmakers on Wednesday that rehabilitation work at the Independence Stadium is now expected to be…
The Gambia to Host 14th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports.
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced that The Gambia has been officially selected to host the 14th edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling…
Sports Ministry, UNFPA, and QGroup Team Up to Develop Recreational and Fitness Hub at Independence…
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), The Gambia, and QGroup, has signed an agreement to develop a modern recreational space and outdoor gym at the…
Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Y. Badjie Elected to UNESCO Anti-Doping Fund Approval Committee
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has been elected to serve on the UNESCO Fund Approval Committee for Anti-Doping in Sport, representing Africa at…