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Brikama United coach calls for support ahead of Champions League clash against Esperance

Mar 21, 2012, 2:11 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

The head coach of Brikama United, Sulayman Kuyateh, has called on the government, private sector, parastatal companies and individuals to support Brikama United’s participation in the continent’s top-tier club competition showpiece.

Coach Kuyateh made these remarks during an interview with reporters at the team’s training session at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium yesterday.

Preparations for Esperance encounter is in high gear, he said, adding that his players are ready for the game.

He ruled out striker Bully Drammeh as the only who is not fit for the weekend game.

Esperance is a big team in the champions’ league, he noted, saying nonetheless they will ensure a win against them with a high goal margin to make things easy in the return leg in Tunisia.

Coach Kuyateh expressed confidence that his team will certainly make Gambians glad, and seized the opportunity to call on the general public to come and cheer Brikama United to beat Esperance.

The captain and vice captain of Brikama United, Saidou Jammeh and Modou Jallow (alias Figo), both assured the fans they will do their utmost best to overcome Esperance in the first leg in Brikama and finish the work in the return leg in Tunis.