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3rd edition of Gorgolou Inter-academy kicks-off tomorrow

Dec 31, 2009, 1:50 PM | Article By: Sainabou Kujabi

The third edition of the Gorgolou Football Championship, featuring football academies within the Greater Banjul Area is set to kick-off tomorrow at the Serrekunda East Mini-stadium.

Eight teams divided into two categories: male and female will take part in the contest.

Loek Holland and Ebou Town of Group A members, Unity and defending champions Balajo football of Group B make up the male category.

The female contest features Pa Ndow/City Girls and Red Scorpions make up Group A, while Abuko and Jeshwang make up Group B.

The competition which is sponsored by Lie Mbye, a Gambian based in Sweden, is meant to give participants the opportunity to compete.

Coach Bubacarr Demba, alias Borris, Coordinator of the competition said the competition will in future produce a selection of young players who will represent the country in international competitions, especially in Sweden.

Trophies, medals and T-shirts will be awarded to the first three in each category.

Fixtures 

Fri:1/01/10         A    Pa Ndow/city Girls Vs Red Scorpions            (Female)           3pm

Fri:1/01/10         A    Loek Holland  Vs Ebo town                           (Male)               5pm

Sat: 2/01/10      B    Abuko Vs Jeshwang                                    (Female)           3pm

Sat: 2/01/10      B    Unity Vs Balajo                                           (Male)               5pm