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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

Scorplings return home after winning WAFU A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations crown

The Gambia U-17 team on Monday 21st September 2026 returned home from Senegal after winning the 2026 WAFU A CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

Sep 23, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Manju FC crowned champions of Basse sub-zone 'nawettan'

Manju Football Club have been crowned champions of the 2026 QCell-sponsored Basse sub zone nawettan. They thumped last season's league winners, T-Junction Football Club 2–0 in the final at the Basse Football Field on Saturday.

Sep 23, 2026 • Kuwunding Camara in URR

GAFA commissions new female Amputee team to contest in football competitions

The Gambia Amputee Football Association (GAFA) has commissioned a new female amputee team to contest in football competitions. This news emerged after a set of a team of 15 new female amputee football players participated in a three-day strategic and intensive Women’s Amputee Training Camp held at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum.

Sep 23, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Gambia snatch WAFU A CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations trophy

The Gambia have secured the 2026 WAFU A CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations trophy. The Scorplings defeated the Young Terranga Lions 5-3 on post-match penalty shootouts after regulation time ended goalless in a tightly-contested final played at the Stade Lepoard Sedar Senghore on Sunday evening.

Sep 22, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Scorplings visit Gambian High Commissioner Hadrammeh Sidibeh

The Gambia U-17 team, led by Third Vice President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) and Head of Delegation Demba Conateh, paid a courtesy visit to the Gambian High Commissioner in Senegal, His Excellency Hadrammeh Sidibeh. The visit showed appreciation for his support and encouragement to the team throughout their stay in Dakar. Sidibeh was full of praise for the Scorplings and their technical staff led by Head Coach Yahya Manneh: "From the first day I visited you at your hotel, I do not doubt your spirit and determination to defend our flag.

Sep 22, 2026

Gambia launches first-ever Amputee Female Football Association Team

In an effort to expose Gambian female athletes to the world of football with high recognition through proper nurturing of young talents through sports promotion, stakeholders have officially launched The Gambia Amputee Female Football Association Team (GAFA).

Sep 22, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Scorpions begin training today for 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Somalia

The Gambia will today, Monday, 20th September 2026 start training at the Independence Stadium for their opening 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Somalia on 25th September 2026.

Sep 21, 2026 • Lamin Darboe