Former First-Vice President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Bakary K. Jammeh, recently organised a barbecue reception at the Hotel Millennium for The Gambia U-20 team following their 2-0 victory over Sierra Leone in their semi-final match on Sunday.
The team took a day off to recharge ahead of Friday's final.
The gathering brought together players, technical staff and the hotel manager to celebrate their semi-final win over Sierra Leone.
The Gambia U-20 team advanced to the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations final and 2027 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted in Ghana after reaching the final of the sub-regional cadet biggest football showpiece.
Jammeh congratulated the team and GFF leadership, drawing on his own history with the U-20 side to urge players to stay focused on the opportunities ahead.
GFF Executive Committee Member Ansumana Sanneh thanked Jammeh for the gesture and assured the squad that the country and federation are fully behind them.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Captain Kebba Badjie thanked Bakary Y. Jammeh and made their goal clear qualification was just the first step and they intend to bring the trophy home.
The Gambia U-20 team yesterday resumed training as they prepare for their 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations final final against Guinea on Friday 30th at 7:00pm.
