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Saikou Barrow retorts Gambia local national team training ahead of Algeria brawl

Apr 17, 2025, 11:27 AM

TMT Football Academy commanding centre-back, Saikou Barrow,  has rejoined The Gambia local based national team training session ahead of their 2025 Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier match against Algeria next month.

Barrow is currently training with the home based-Scorpions at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum for their eagerly-anticipated CHAN qualifiers against the Algerians.

A former standout at Gunjur United, Barrow is eager to make his mark on the international stage as he continues to rise through the ranks of Gambian football.

His return to the national setup marks a crucial step in his promising career.

In a historic moment for Gambian football, the home based-Scorpions Scorpions will face Algeria on home turf for the first time, following the recent approval of the Independence Stadium to host international football matches.

Source: Gunjur Online