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Boost for Banjul Sports Academy

Jan 12, 2010, 3:38 PM | Article By: Cherno O. Bobb

Banjul Sports Academy yesterday benefited from a handsome donation of sporting materials from Notts County Football Club in the United Kingdom (UK) as part of their contribution towards the promotion of grassroots football in The Gambia. The donated items include two sets of jersey and a football.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony held at the KG5 Mini-stadium, Mr. Frank Beeton said the donated items would go a long way towards helping the academy.

He also expressed his readiness in supporting the academy in the near feature.

Dr. Alhagie Cherno Jagne revealed that "the linkage between Notts County Football Club and Banjul Sports Community is through School for Progress in The Gambia."

Dr. Jagne also revealed that Notts County Football is ready to support Banjul Sports.

Mr. Majorr Saine, the Assistant Coach of Banjul Sports Academy expressed delight at the gesture and thanked Notts County Football Club for the support given to them.