The Gambian international has been recognised for his performance in the Ammies’ maiden season in League Two, beating Morecambe’s Sam Lavelle and Oldham Athletic’s Jonny Smith.
Speaking after he collected the prize, the 25-year-old said: “I’d just like to thank everybody who voted for me for the North West Football Awards League Two player of the season.”
“I appreciate all the support and I’m thankful for all the votes, and I’m over the moon with the award. Thank you.”
The award is to recognise the region’s “brightest and best”, highlighting the winners’ achievements on and off the field.
The left back was named in League Two’s team of the season for the 2019/20 campaign earlier this year, despite it being cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Touray made the most appearances (42) out of the entire squad last season, scoring five times – a personal best – and also picking up eight assists, the most in the squad.
This led to the Gambian being picked by both the Supporters’ and the Club’s Player of the Season awards.
The Gambia U-17 Team; the baby Scorpions continue to prepare for their forth coming West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone A tournament in Sierra Leone with regular trainings at the GFF National Technical Training Center in Yundum.
Nema United over the weekend were crowned champions of 2021-22 Darboe Jula Real Estate sponsored-Kafuta Sports Development Association (KSDA) League final played at the community's football ground following a 3-2 post-match penalty shootout win over Aston Villa FC.
The Gambia Senior National Team Coach Tom Saintfiet has reacted to Gambia's ranking in the latest released FIFA Rankings, saying it is teamwork and will help Gambian football.
The Gambia senior national team is set to know their opponents for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on 19 April 2023.
