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Gambia U-17 receive presidential bonus for WAFU A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations triumph

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Author: Lamin Darboe The Point
Nov 13, 2026, 7:44 AM 1 min read
Gambia U-17 receive presidential bonus for WAFU A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations triumph

Gambia U 17 receive presidential bonus

The Gambia U-17 team yesterday received presidential bonous after winning the 2026 WAFU A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

The presidential bonus presentation ceremony was held at the Football House in Kanifing.

The Gambia U-17 team have won the sub-regional cadet biggest football showpiece trophy following their 5-4 post-match penalty shootouts win over Senegal U-17 team after normal time ended goalless in a tightly contested final played at the Leopold Sedar Senghor in September 2026.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, third-vice president of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Demba Conateh, thanked the players for their commitment and dedication for lifting the 2026 WAFU A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

First-vice president of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Muhammed M. Jagana, revealed that football is more than a game.

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