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Sports Minister Says Gambia Is Likely to Host Next AFCON Qualifiers at Home
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sport
By Makutu Manneh
The youth and sports minister, Bakary Y. Badjie, said he was confident that The Gambia would be able to host its next African Cup of Nations qualifying matches on…
President Barrow Vows Continued Support for Youth Development at Ramadan Football Final
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Sunday pledged to expand support for youth development through sports, education, and skills training, underscoring his government’s commitment to creating…
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…