Africa
Aid International and Gambian international footballer Omar Jack Jagne,
Wednesday presented sets of jersey to third division side Bakau Komani FC at
the FIFA Goal project in Yundum.
Speaking
at the presentation, Abdullah Dibba, President of Africa Aid International said
they are a charitable organisation initiated to support Gambian young people in
education, sports and other amenities they lack.
He
said they secured the materials through an organisation in Los Angeles, USA and
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth FC, a football team he played for while in the UK.
Mr
Dibba said people do not invest much in education and sports in The Gambia
which is why they came up with the idea, adding that they want to serve as a
bridge between organisations that have resources and Gambian kids and
organisations.
“Our
dream is to go beyond the borders of The Gambia,’’ he stated, saying they have
seen the talent and passion in Gambian youth who can play even without boots or
jerseys.
He
expressed hope that the gesture will encourage, give hope and put smiles on the
faces of the players but also motivate other organisations to support Gambian
youth.
Faizan
Warraich of Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth football club said he have seen so much
talent in Africa that he have not seen anywhere in the world.
He
added that there are so many people who can be helped to become footballers,
observing that football is played everywhere in Africa and if these plays get
help it will benefit them and the world in many ways.
Lamin
Jammeh, Africa Aid International Gambia Coordinator said they plan to support
rural students with bicycles, provide pumping machines for women gardeners as
well as the needy.
He
thanked Omar Jack Jagne for his continuous support and called on other Gambian
professional footballers to emulate him.
Gambian
international footballer Omar Jack Jagne said he donates to Bakau teams yearly.
He added that The Gambia has a lot of talents who only need motivation to
excel.