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SK FC prexy facilitates ccollaboration with Norwegian football figures to develop players

Dec 13, 2023, 12:12 PM | Article By: Mbye Camara

 The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Serekunda FC, Yousdoupha Fall, has ffacilitated an international collaboration with the Norwegian football figures to develop Gambian players.

The Norwegian key football figures include Andersson Sven Hampus, Sporting Director of Sarpsborg 08 FF, Osama Abbas, a Video Analysis expert and Thodesen Tor, head coach of Oslo Football Academy club in Dakar, Senegal.

Mr. Fall expressed his commitment to nurture local talents and elevate Gambian football.

 "I brought all of them here to help these young talented players to achieve their dreams of becoming professional players.

‘‘I want to build the grassroots here in The Gambia and set higher standards in Gambian football.

‘‘I will do everything possible to support young players in reaching their full potential," Mr. Fall said.

Mr. Fall stated that the collaboration between Serrekunda FC and Norway key football figures would play a pivotal role for Serekunda FC in their commitment to develop their players and international partnership to boost Gambian football.

Sporting Director, Andersson Sven Hampus, who represented Sarpsborg 08 FF, a prominent Norwegian club,  revealed that the collaboration will offer a valuable opportunity for young talented players to showcase their skills and potentials secure to professional football in Norway.

Thodesen Tor, an experienced head coach with a notable history in Gambian football, accompanied the delegation to The Gambia.

Tor former coach of Sandefjord FC was instrumental in signing the former Gambian International Ebrima Sohna in 2007.

 Sohna played 113 matches for Sandefjord FC and scored 4 goals in the Norwegian League.

He is current coaching Oslo Football Academy in Senegal with huge experience to develop players associated with Serekunda FC.

A Video Analysis specialist, Osama Abbas, highlighted a high-tech dimension to develop players with his expertise as a perception, analyst and coach educator.

Abbas has previously worked with renowned clubs in Sweden such as Hammarby IF, Djurgårdens IF and IFK Norrköping.

He assists players in enhancing their awareness on the pitch to take better decisions.