Sports

Assistant referee Landing Njie on Spotlight

In the bustling football arena of the West Coast Region, one name has steadily risen to prominent in The Gambia, is assistant referee Landing Njie alias Pa Boy Dinding.

Sep 30, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Scorpions Aim for positive result to boost qualification hopes

The Gambia’s Scorpions are targeting a positive result against Ghana on Tuesday as they look to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sep 30, 2026 • Ebrima K.B. Sonko

Barrow receives U-17 team at State House after WAFU A U-17 triumph

President Adama Barrow yesterday, Monday, 28th September 2026 received the victorious Gambia U-17 team at the State House following their 2026 WAFU-A U-17 historic triumph in Senegal.

Sep 29, 2026 • Isatou Saho, Star TV

Ghana welcome Gambia in must win AFCON qualifier match today

The Black Stars will strive to beat the Scorpions to bounce back in the continent's biggest football showpiece qualifiers after slipping to Ivory Coast 2-0 in their opening group match played in Abdijan on Thursday.

Sep 29, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Indian High Commission organises India-Gambia friendship run

The India High Commission to The Gambia on Sunday 27th September 2026 organised run dubbed “India-Gambia friendship run held at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.

Sep 29, 2026 • Lamin Gibba

GFF prexy Kemo Ceesay hands over new pickup trucks to Regional Associations, Women’s FA

In a major boost to local football development, the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), led by President Kemo Ceesay, has officially handed over eight brand-new pickup trucks to the country's seven Regional Associations and the Women’s Football Association.

Sep 29, 2026

2027 AFCON qualifiers: Gambia stun Somalia

The Gambia National Team on Friday 25th September 2026 dazed Somalia 2-1 in their opening Group C match of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match played at the Crowded Independence Stadium in Bakau.

Sep 28, 2026 • Lamin Gibba

President Barrow watches Gambia, Somalia clash

President Adama Barrow on Friday watched The Gambia and Somalia 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.

Sep 28, 2026 • Lamin Gibba

Gambia U-17 team present WAFU A U-17 trophy to Head of State

The Gambia U-17 team on Friday presented their 2026 WAFU-A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations trophy to Head of State His Excellency President Adama Barrow amidst great fanfare at the Independence Stadium after the Scorpions hard-fought 2-1 victory over Somalia in their opening game of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Sep 28, 2026

“This is not enough” — Minteh demands more from Scorpions after Somalia win

Yankuba Minteh has praised The Gambia’s 2-1 victory over Somalia but insists the Scorpions must raise their level significantly if they are to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sep 28, 2026

Gambia host Somalia in 2027 AFCON Group C qualifier appetizer today

The Gambia will welcome Somalia in their opening Group C fixture of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier today, Friday, 25th September 2026 at the Independence Stadium in Bakau at 4pm.

Sep 25, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

GPA Football Club welcome new gaffer Tapha Manneh

The Gambia Ports Authority Football Club have welcomed new coach Tapha Manneh. The appointment of Manneh marked a new phase for The Gambia Ports Authority Football Club.

Sep 25, 2026

Gambia U-20 continue training ahead of WAFU A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations

The Gambia U-20 national team have continued their training sessions at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum ahead of the 2026 WAFU Zone A CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sep 25, 2026

Our goal is to go to 2027 AFCON- Captain Omar Colley

Captain of The Gambia senior national team, Omar Colley, has revealed that their goal is to go to the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations to be co-hosted in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.

Sep 24, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Somalia hold intensive training session as Gambia scuffle approaches

Somalia national team on Tuesday held an intensive training session at the Late OJ Jallow Memorial Mini Stadium, as their 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against The Gambia on 25th September 2026 at the Independence Stadium.

Sep 24, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

GFF prey Kemo Ceesay announces inclusion of Seyfo Soley as ambassador for Scorpions

President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Kemo Ceesay, on Tuesday announced the inclusion of former Gambian international Seyfo Soley as an Ambassador for the Senior National Team, the Scorpions.

Sep 24, 2026

Scorpions embrace 1st  training session as Somalia encounter looms

The Gambia senior national team on Monday 21st September 2026 held their first training session at the Independence Stadium, as their 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Somalia draws nearer.

Sep 23, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Somalia arrive in Banjul prior to Gambia clash

Somalia national team yesterday, Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 arrived in Banjul ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier opening match against The Gambia on 25th September 2026 at the Independence Stadium.

Sep 23, 2026 • Lamin Darboe