The Gambia Drawn Against Tough Rivals in 2024 WAFU Zone A Tournament
By: Zackline Colley
The Gambia has been drawn into Group B of the upcoming WAFU Zone A tournament, where they will face regional rivals Senegal, Mali, and Mauritania....
KEDSC Chairperson Optimistic About a Crime-Free Tournament
By: Alieu Jallow
The chairperson of the Kombo East District Sports Committee, Lamin Badjie, expressed optimism about a crime-free tournament in an exclusive interview with The Fatu Network....
Gambia U20 Coach Abdoulie Bojang Unveils Final 31-Player Squad for WAFU Zone A Tournament
By Zackline Colley
The excitement is mounting as Coach Abdoulie Bojang reveals the final 31-player squad for The Gambia's U20 team, set to compete in the upcoming WAFU...
The Minister of Youth and Sports Discusses Sports Development & Infrastructure (Part 2)
By: Seringe ST Touray
In a recent interview with The Fatu Network, Bakary Y. Badjie, The Gambia's Minister of Youth and Sports, shared his insights on the current...
Independence Stadium: Football Takes Precedence as Athletics Track Renovation Takes Back Seat
By Zackline Colley
The ongoing renovations at The Gambia's Independence Stadium are in their second phase. However, the crucial refurbishment of the athletics track remains pending. Athletes like...
Humble Beginnings to National Leadership: Conversation with Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y....
By: Seringe ST Touray
Politics is often a divisive topic, with much focus on ideologies and less on the individuals behind them. In a candid interview, The Gambia's...
Gambia vs Tunisia AFCON Qualifier to Be Played Outside Gambia, Minister Confirms
By: Zackline Colley
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has announced that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match between The Gambia and...
Gambia Gains Observer Status at 2024 UCO Endeavor Games in the USA
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia, the smallest country on the African continent, has enjoyed Observer status at the 2024 annual University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Endeavor Games in...
Government Allocates Significant Funds for Gambia’s Sports Participation Amid Stadium Renovations
By: Zackline Colley
The Gambian government allocated 200 million dalasis for the nation's participation in the recently concluded 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Additionally,...
Dibba Oil FC vows to restore football glory in LRR
By Dawda Baldeh
In recent years, The Gambia has seen a surge in sports development, particularly in football, which is drawing attention from across the nation. Calls have...
PRESS RELEASE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF NATIONAL COACH FOR THE SCORPIONS
The Ministry of Youth and Sports through National Sports Council is delighted to announce the appointment of a Senior National Football Team Coach, in the person of...
Stakeholders Convened to Validate the Ministry of Youth and Sports Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Representatives from various ministries and departments gathered at a local hotel in Kololi to review and validate the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) Strategic Plan for...
Gambia Judoka Njie Reacts After Winning Bronze Medal in Cairo
By: Dawda Baldeh
Gambian international Judo champion Faye Njie has reacted following his bronze medal victory at the just-concluded Senior Africa Judo Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
Njie, who represented...
Empowering Communities Through Yoga: The Inspiring Journey of Maimuna Kujabi
SPOTLIGHT
By Bakary J. Janneh
In the heart of The Gambia resides a remarkable young woman whose dedication to yoga has transcended mere physical exercise, becoming a beacon of...
Gina Mariam Bass Receives Prestigious Presidential Honor
By: Zackline Colley
Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye, the shining star of Gambian athletics, has been bestowed with a prestigious honor following her remarkable performance at the All Africa...
Night Football Unites Communities in Brikama
By: Zackline Colley
The Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium has transformed into a bustling center for night football matches, much to the delight of football aficionados in the...
13th All Africa Games: Gambia U20 Faces Make-or-Break Match Against Congo in Accra
By: Zackline Colley
In a high-stakes showdown set to unfold at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana today at 5 pm, The Gambia's U20 national team braces for...
Youth and Sports Minister Unveils Plans for a New Stadium
By: Alieu Jallow
During a question session at the National Assembly, the Minister of Youth and Sport unveiled plans for a new stadium for the country, considering the...
Alasan Ann Becomes First Gambian Taekwondo Athlete to Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics
By Philip Mendy, Secretary-General
In a historic achievement for Gambian sports, Alasan Ann has etched his name in the annals of Taekwondo history by becoming the first Gambian...
Son of Gambian Immigrant in US Named Basketball Student Athlete
By: Dawda Baldeh
18-year-old Sam Mbye has recently been honored as the student basketball athlete of the week at Yealing High School in Columbus, Ohio.
Young Sam is breaking...
