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Gambia pair with Mali in WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations

The Gambia U-20 team have been paired with Mali, Guinea Conakry and Liberia in Group A of the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Oct 2, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Real de Banjul host Cassa Sports in pre-season friendly tomorrow

Gambian side Real de Banjul will welcome Senegalese side, Cassa Sports, in a pre-season friendly match tomorrow, Saturday, 3 October 2026 at the Live Your Dreams Sports Academy Complex in Basori at 4pm.

Oct 2, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

2027 AFCON qualifiers: Gambia produce memorable result against Ghana

Oct 1, 2026 • Musa Sise

Gambia to know contenders for WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations today

The Gambia U-20 team are set to know their opponents for the 2026 WAFU A U-20 Africa Cup of Nations today, Thursday, 1st September 2026 at the Radisson Collection Hotel De Bamako, Mali at 1pm.

Oct 1, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Sulayman Camara, Ebrima Colley bag Unique Group Man of the Match Awards

Oct 1, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Gaffer Mckinstry makes headlines with Scorpions

Head Coach of The Gambia senior national team, Johnathan McKinstry, is currently making headlines with the Scorpions in their 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches.

Oct 1, 2026 • Lamin Darboe

Barrow honours heroic Gambia U-17 team with stunning D2 Million bonus

President Adama Barrow on Monday honoured the heroic Gambia U-17 team with a stunning two (2) million dalasi bonus at a grand reception at the State House, celebrating their triumph as WAFU-A champions and reaffirming the nation's unwavering support for its young footballing talent.

Sep 30, 2026

Samger FC appoint Abdou Njie as new Coach

Samger FC have appointed experienced Abdou Njie as the club's new Coach.

Sep 30, 2026

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