Brikama
United are not going to be registered for the 2017 CAF Confederations Cup
competition, according to news emanating from Brikama.
The
Brikama United are set to represent The Gambia in the continental second tier
football club competition after clinching the 2016 FF Cup title following their
1-0 win over rivals Bombada in a well-contested final game played at the
Independence Stadium in Bakau, on 5 June 2016, courtesy of striker Sainey
Bojang’s second-half strike.
Brikama
Sports Committee in September 2016 launched the team’s road to the CAF
Confederations Cup fund-raising campaign at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium.
The
fund-raising campaign is meant to raise enough funds for Brikama United’s
participation in the 2017 CAF Confederations Cup.
The
Gambia Football Federation and Brikama Sports Committee have confirmed that
Brikama United are not going to be registered for the 2017 CAF Confederations
Cup meaning that reigning league champions Gambia Ports Authority will play in
the continent’s top tier football club competition after winning the league
title last season.
The
team managed to raise some funds which is not enough for their participation in
the continent’s second tier football competition.
The
GFF has confirmed they would support league champions Gambia Ports Authority
and FF Cup champions Brikama United in their respective competitions.
The
country’s football governing body is set to pay airfares, accommodations and
indemnities during the team’s home game.
