Below we reproduce the full text of the statement for the benefit of our readers. It reads:
It has come to the attention of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) that a group that calls themselves Team Restore Confidence plan to organise trainings for GFF member clubs without the prior notification or approval of the GFF. For the purpose of clarity, the Membership of the GFF comprises of first & second division clubs, male and female, the seven regional football associations, the five allied associations and by extension all football academies which are registered with the Regional Football Associations.
Thus, the aforesaid team does not belong to the GFF and does not have any legal or technical competence to carry out any form of training for any Member of the GFF. Any individual or group, that is organising any event for our members, must channel it through the Federation which is the only body responsible for national football administration in The Gambia. Unless when the federation delegate such responsibilities to a competent body or individual, any act to the contrary will be considered illegal and will not be tolerated.
For ease of reference, the attention of Members are hereby drawn to the relevant provisions of the GFF Constitution as quoted below:
Article 14.1 of the GFF Constitution states, unequivocally: Every Member of the GFF has an obligation:
- a) To comply fully with the Statutes, regulations, directives and decisions of FIFA, CAF & GFF at all times to ensure that these are also respected by its members.
- b) To be loyal to the GFF, meaning, in particular, that the member must refrain from any actions contrary to the interests of the GFF;
In light of the above, the GFF is advising its members not to be associated in any way or take part in any training or activity organised by any group or individual, unless, otherwise, sanctioned by the GFF. Any member, without exception, that fails to adhere to this directive, will face punitive measures from the GFF as dictated by our Constitution.
