Swedish-Gambian invited for U-23 Olympic qualifiers

Yaya Gassama Gomez, who plays in the Swedish topflight league with IFK Gothelburg reserve team, is one of the latest football exports to be invited for the Gambia U-23 team.

Gomez is a Gambian born footballer, who also featured for the Swedish Under-18 team.  His ambition is to play for his native land, The Gambia.

He is currently training with The Gambia U-23 national team in preparation for the first leg of the 2012 Olympic qualifiers away to Benin in March 2011.  

Gomez is a versatile player who can play in the central midfield and can operate on both flanks as well as on a striking position.

The Swedish-based player told Poinsport: “I am delighted for having been invited to come and play for my native country.

“The Gambian football is developing from strength to strength and I am glad to be part of this development.”

 The utility player expressed optimism that he would prove himself in order to have a place in the U-23 team starting line-up. 

He has also joined colleagues by expressing confidence that the team would qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.