Bai Dodou Jallow, president of The Gambia Volleyball Federation confirmed the development to this medium. He said team Gambia will be taking part in the tournament that will take place from 6th to 9th January 2022.
“This is a great opportunity for our athletes who are competing for the first time in such a tournament,” he said while describing the championship as a high profile tournament were champions across the world will participate to showcase their talent in beach volleyball.
Mr. Jallow noted that they are hopeful for a respectable performance from the team.
Pa Alieu Njie will return to sand for The Gambia for the first time in 7 years.
Njie will pair with Sainey Jawo who will miss his long time partner Mbye Babou Jarra who is not available this time around after his Covid-19 test returned positive.
Pa Alieu Njie last played for The Gambia beach volleyball team in January 2015.
Team Gambia is hopeful for a great tournament as they are not there just to participate but compete with the high profile athletes in the world of beach volleyball.
Kunta Kinteh FC of Toubakolong are set to represent North Bank Region in the provincial triangular for promotion to the second division after winning the regional third division league title.
All eyes are set on the 2022 Gunjur Super Cup final slated for Saturday 20th August 2022 at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary School Football Field at 4:30pm.
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has told his team they must beat Africa for a second time before they can beat the world.
The World Cup 2022 semi-finalists on Saturday recorded a first win in their history against the team ranked number one in the world, Brazil.
Gunjur on Sunday stunned Kartong 1-0 in their semifinal match played at the Sanyang football field to reach the final of the 2021-2022 Kombo South District football tournament.
