#Sports

Teen Rashid Njie deserves spot in Gambia national team

Mar 12, 2025, 11:32 AM

Youngster Haruna Rashid Njie deserved a place in The Gambia senior national team to face Kenya and Ivory Coast in their 2026 World Cup qualifier matches slated for later this month.

Rashid Njie is making waves in European football with FK RFS.

His performance for FK RFS in Latvian League suggests he deserve a place in the country’s senior national team.

Njie established himself as a key player for FK RFS, featuring in multiple European competitions such as Europa League and Champions League qualifiers in the 2024\2025 season.

He made eleven (11) appearances for FK RFS in all competitions so far this season.

Njie also featured for FK RFS in the European competitions such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

He played seven matches in the Europa League, three in the Champions League qualifiers and one in the Europa League qualifiers.

His ability to play as a defensive midfielder has been crucial for his club, showing maturity beyond his years.

Njie’s impressive stats over the last two seasons highlight his development.

He played 30 matches across all competitions since joining FK RFS, scoring three goals and proving his reliability in midfield.

Despite his young age, Njie gained valuable European experience, something that could benefit The Gambia in their upcoming international fixtures against Kenya and Ivory Coast.

With Coach Jonathan and the national team staff are looking to strengthen the squad, Njie is a solid option.

His presence in midfield could add defensive stability and ball control, making him a valuable asset to The Scorpions.

As Gambia looks to build on their recent international success, giving young talents like Haruna Rashid Njie a chance would be a step in the right direction.

The time is right for Coach Jonathan Mckinstry to take notice and hand Njie his national team debut.