Real
de Banjul have confirmed the appointment of Modou Lamin Sey as the club’s new
head coach on a one-year contract with an option to an extension.
Sey,
who had four seasons with the 12-time Gambian champions as a player between
1990 to 1994, takes over from Franky van de Velde who left his position after
the “Real at 50” tournament.
Alas,
as he is fondly referred to, will take charge of all first team matters and
will oversee the club’s youth teams by providing technical advice to the youth
team coaches.
The
gaffer returns for his second stint with the club after guiding the team
through the 2005/06 season.
He
would go on to manage the Gambia Armed Forces from 2006 to 2013 winning the
championship in the 2009/10 season.
Modou
Lamin was in charge of the team during Sunday’s league opener against Brikama
United as Real de Banjul went down 2-1 despite taking the lead in the 10th minute
through Salifu Krubally’s header.
Alas
told www.realdebanjul.gm: “I am proud to return as Real de Banjul coach after
playing and coaching the team in the past. The club is the most successful team
in The Gambia and my objectives are to win with the team.
“I
would like to thank the trustees of the club for the confidence and trust they
have shown in me by giving me the job for the second time.”
Club
president William Abraham expressed delight on Sey’s return to the club. “I am
happy to see him return as Head Coach of the team. He has played and coached
the team so he brings a lot of experience to the team.
“Our
objectives are to always be the best team in the country and we wish him all
the best with the team.”
A
technical committee has been set up by the club board and headed by former
Gambia U-17 coach Pa Suwareh Faye.
Members
of the committee include former players Badou Samba, Ebrima Joof, Lamin Sillah,
John Gomez and Kuch Balla.
Everyone
at Real de Banjul welcomes back Modou Lamin Sey to the club and wish him well
during his stay with us.
