The former Tujereng Sports Committee Public Relations Officer contested for the presidency together with 10 others during the Sports Committee’s elective congress which was graced by a lot of sports enthusiasts within the community.
Fabakary Jatta, Yusupha Sano and Lamin Gibba were also elected as his first, second and third vice presidents respectively.
Bakary Jadama was elected as the secretary general and will be assisted by Ousman Jatta, while Lamin Sonko would serve as the auditor and Lamin Sarr as financial secretary.
New Public Relations Officer Musa Jatta will be assisted by Alieu Jobe, while Adama Bayie serves as social secretary. They will serve a four-year period.
Meanwhile, the chairman is mandated to select three (3) nominated members with one being a female representative.
Speaking at the congress, Karamo S. Bojang, the alkalo of Tujereng, assured that his council of elders would fully support the newly elected executive to develop sports in Tujereng village.
“I want to see Tujereng playing in the First Division of The Gambia Football Federation,” he told the new committee.
Lamin Bojang, the Tujereng Village Development Committee for Sports, noted that they were ready to give the new committee all their support.
At least 250 youth leaders across The Gambia affirmed that sports can contribute to development - by building leadership skills amongst youth and enabling them to take control of their professional lives.
Gunjur United last Thursday sailed to the round of 16 of the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) FF Cup Competition after defeating Marimoo FC 2-1 in their round of 32 fixture played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.
Zurich FC was held by ten-man Late Njuga FC to a 1-1 draw in the 2021/22 Serrekunda East Sports Development Organization (SESDO) nawetan played at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium on Saturday.
Youngster Meen Faal last Thursday fired Gunjur United to a 1-0 victory over Second Infantry Battalion in the ongoing Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League.
