Minister Badjie Presents D688,500 Cash Support to GSI Graduates
In Chamen, North Bank Region, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, is presiding over the presentation of cash support to the soon-to-be graduates of...
Bakary Barrow Signs Professional Contract with Turkish Amputee Football Club
In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we bring you news from the Gambia Amputee Football team.
Bakary Barrow, a Gambian international amputee footballer, has...
Senegal Without Aliou Cissé
Senegal's football federation president expressed sadness over the departure of Aliou Cissé, the coach who led the team to its first Africa Cup of Nations title in...
The Gambia Owes Tom Saintfiet an Apology
By: Seringe ST Touray
When Tom Saintfiet took over as the head coach of The Gambia's national football team (Scorpions) in 2018, very few people could have predicted...
The Spotlight: Introducing Corporal Modou Badjie, Police Officer Making Progress in Construction and Sports
By: Dawda Baldeh
In this special feature of The Fatu Network, we highlight Corporal Modou Badjie, a resident of Tamba Kunda Village in Foni Bintang Karenai, who is...
Congratulations to Brikama Bilbar – Champions of Lower Fulladu’s Tournament Against Gender-Based Violence!
By Michaella Faith Wright
To foster violence-free communities, the Network Against Gender-Based Violence, in collaboration with Hon. Gibbi Mballow, National Assembly member for Lower Fulladu, and with funding...
CAF Finds Libya Guilty, Imposes $50,000 Fine, and Awards Nigeria 3 Points in AFCON...
CAF's Disciplinary Board has issued a decision regarding the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Libya and Nigeria.
The board found the Libya Football Federation...
The Gambia Secure Crucial Late Equalizer in 1-1 Draw Against Madagascar
By Zackline Colley
The Gambia secured a crucial late equaliser in a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Madagascar during their AFCON 2025 qualifier.
The tension-filled match saw Yankuba Minteh score...
Coach McKinstry Confident Ahead of AFCON Qualifier Against Madagascar
By: Zackline Colley
Coach Jonathan McKinstry is feeling confident as The Gambia's national football team prepares for a crucial AFCON 2025 qualifier against Madagascar.
Despite some minor fitness concerns,...
Gambia’s Youth Minister Envisions Empowered Youth with Career Skills and Employability
By Alieu Jallow
In a nation where youth represent a significant demographic, the Minister of Youth and Sport, Bakary Y. Badjie, outlined how the National Youth Service Scheme...
McKinstry Unveils 23-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Madagascar, Welcomes Return of Key Players...
By Zackline Colley
Coach Jonathan Mckinstry has unveiled a 23-man squad for a doubleheader against Madagascar for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
The list saw the return of Muhammad Badamosi,...
Coach Abdoulie Bojang Reflects on Team’s Disappointing Exit from WAFU Tournament
By: Zackline Colley
The Gambia’s U20 national football team suffered a disappointing and humiliating exit from the WAFU tournament, failing to qualify for the next stage.
Head coach Abdoulie...
Gambia’s U21 Basketball Team Celebrated by NSC After Historic Championship Win in Bissau
By: Zackline Colley
The Gambia's under-21 basketball team received a warm reception from the National Sports Council (NSC) following their historic win at the Amilcar Cabral Zone II...
Young Scorpions Edge Closer to AFCON Qualification with Crucial Draw Against Mali in WAFU...
By: Zackline Colley
The U20 team, known as the Young Scorpions, has advanced to the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone A AFCON qualifiers tournament after a challenging match...
Ministry of Sports Allocates Over D900,000 to Gambia Basketball Association
By Zackline Colley
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has committed to providing a grant of D441,000 to aid in the revitalization and fortification of The Gambia's basketball...
The National Assembly Ratified the Agreement for Hosting the WAFU Zone A Headquarters in...
By: Zackline Colley
On Tuesday, the National Assembly unanimously ratified the agreement between the Government of The Gambia and the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A.
The Minister...
Minister Badjie Addresses Delay in Stadium Renovation, Promises Swift Completion
By Zackline Colley
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Badjie, has reassured the Gambians that the long-awaited renovation of the Independence Stadium is on track, despite some...
Young Scorpions to Open WAFU A Qualifiers Campaign Against Senegal
By: Zackline Colley
Following Mauritania's withdrawal from the WAFU A Qualifiers tournament, The Gambia's Young Scorpions are set to kick off their campaign against Senegal on Thursday, September...
Tijan Jaiteh Foundation Sponsors Banjul Nawettan League with D200,000
In a significant boost to the 2024 Nawettan league championship, the Tijan Jaiteh Foundation, the voluntary service arm of Sports Ambassador Tijan Jaiteh, has pledged D200,000 in...
Mckinstry Praises Comoros Organisation but Laments Missed Opportunities in 1-1 Draw
By Zackline Colley
After the closely fought 1-1 draw against Comoros in their latest AFCON qualifier, Scorpions head coach Jonathan McKinstry expressed a mix of admiration for his...