The purpose of the tournament, according to the committee, is to remember a fallen hero, legend and a former journalist who contributed massively in promoting sports and football in particular in Upper Nuimi.
Veteran FIFA referee Jallow started his career in The Gambia and is currently plying his trade in the United States Major League Soccer (MLS) as a senior referee assistance.
Teams that confirmed their participation in the Late Pa Modou Faal Memorial Tournament are:
Zone A
- Masoseh FC of Kerr Mama
- German Boys of Fass Saho
- Unity FC of Bakalarr
- Ya-Sally FC of Pakau Saloum
- Kahel United
- Sami Koto FC
- Sami Kuta FC
- Kerr Demba FC
- Kerr Dekodeh
Zone B
- Passy Challi FC
- Kabakoto FC
- Kerr Sidiqi FC
- Kerr Alpha FC
- Kerr Biran FC
- Sinchu Mamu Jaw FC
- Chilla FC
- Kasewa FC
- Kerr Alhagie Yerro FC
