The minister made the announcement yesterday (Sunday), after visiting the Scorpions players during a meeting and lunch with the team.
The Minister extended his congratulations to the team for having secured a win in their first game, and encouraged them to repeat the same victory against Mali.
He informed the team that the whole country, including H. E President Adama Barrow, the main opposition leaders and Gambians of all backgrounds have united in celebrating and supporting the team.
The Gambia played a 1-1 draw against Mali during their second Group F game of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Musa Barrow leveled the scores for The Gambia from the penalty spot in the 90 minute, after the Malians took the lead through Ibrahima Kone’s converted penalty kick in the 79th minute.
Wallidan and PSV Wellingara recorded vital wins while The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Fortune, Team Rhino and Greater Tomorrow all drew blanks in The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League week 10 matches played over the weekend across different venues.
Kanifing East and B4U Kiang West recorded wins during their week-28 of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second Division League played on Sunday.
Mighty Ajax FC will strive to end their trophy drought in the annual Gunjur ‘nawetan’ competition when they rub shoulders with Red Star FC in the 2023 Kombo South Coastal town knockout final on Saturday 28th January 2023 at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field at 4.30pm.
Banjul zonal team on Monday defeated Barra, Essau and Mayamba (BEM) 2-0 in a friendly match played at the Banjul Mini-Stadium.
