The
West Africa Deaf Sports Union (WADSU), in conjunction with Mali Deaf Sports
Federation with support of the ECOWAS/Youth Sports Development Centre (EYSDC),
invited the Gambia National Deaf Football team to participate in the 7th
edition of the West Africa Deaf Football Tournament (WADFT 2017) scheduled to
be held in Bamako, Mali, from 6 to 12 May 2017.
The
tournament is being organised to bring about unity and healthy football
competition among member states.
There
will be cash, trophies, and medal prizes for winners of the tournament
supported by ECOWAS / YSDC, according to officials of the Gambia Deaf Sports
Association.
Lamin
M. Ceesay, president of the Gambia Deaf Sports Association, said they have
already settled their participation fee but appealed for support on return bus
tickets to Banjul (from Bamako, Mali)
for 20 players and 6 officials; accommodation with meals for Gambia football
team and officials, and allowance for 26 delegates.
Mr
Ceesay appealed to the government, the Ministry of Youth, sponsors and the
general public to enable them take part in the tournament.
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