Belgian Second Division giants, Beveren FC, are doing all they can to keep the Gambian youngster, Ebrahima Sawaneh, with the club, Observer Sports can reveal.

The crafted forward player, who is the  club’s current top scorer, has been the target of many big guns in the Scandinavian country, and Beveren are afraid the youngster might be lured away from the club after their failure to earn a  promotion to the First Division.

“Sawaneh is a player we want to keep. But as it is, it will be very difficult for us to keep him, in light of the fact that there are also other teams who are interested in him.”

“The club will do their best to commit the player on long-term basis,” information posted on the Beveren official website revealed.

The Gambia international winger, Edrissa Sonko, has won the January Powerade Player of the Month Award for English League One, Observer Sports has gathered. The Walsall wizard winger was in outstanding form throughout the month.

His brace here at the Banks's Stadium earned his promotion-chasing First Division club a point against Swindon Town, before he netted at Bristol Rovers in a 1-1 draw.

The undoubted highlight of the month was Sonko's goal at home to Gillingham, his fourth goal in six League games, which helped ensure that Walsall beat The Gills and ended the month in the play-off places. The former Real de Banjul ace also put in a fine display in his side’s goalless draw with Leyton Orient.

Edrissa Sonko clinched the coveted award in the face numerous classic players who were also short-listed for the January award.

Danny Coles of Bristol Rovers, Steven Gillespie of Cheltenham Town and Swansea City's Guillem Bauzza were all eyeing the award that is giving to best player of the month.

Chris Kamara, Chairman of the Powerade Player of the Month Awards panel, said: "Edrissa has really come to prominence at Walsall this season. He has been in outstanding form in January and his goals from midfield have come at vital times and helped his side remain unbeaten in the month."

Two goals from Edrissa Sonko extended promotion-chasing Walsall's unbeaten run to 18 games in the English Coca Cola Division One League, as draw specialists, Swindon

Town, fought out their fourth successive stalemate. Sonko put Walsall in control with a 22 minute opener, but then had to come to the rescue of Richard Money's side with an equaliser to cap a frantic spell of three goals in three minutes.

Swindon, who had new boss Maurice Malpas watching from the stands before he formally takes charge on Monday, turned the game around midway through the second half.Andy Nicholas' first goal of the season in the 65th minute fired them back on to level terms as he unleashed a fierce far post volley after Walsall had failed to clear a corner from the impressive Sofiane Zaaboub.

Walsall were still reeling from that setback when Swindon, who are now themselves unbeaten in six games, took the lead two minutes later. Blair Sturrock whipped in a left-wing cross and the unmarked Craig Easton capped a driving display at the heart of midfield with a flashing header from six yards.

But their hard-fought advantage proved to be short-lived as Sonko needed just 60 seconds to draw Walsall back on level terms. He made no mistake with a close-range header after being picked out by a great pin-point right-wing centre from Mark Bradley.

Walsall could then have gone on to win the game only for substitute Ishmel Demontagnac to be denied by a stunning 85th-minute save by Petr Brezovan before the game end at 2-2 draw. The stalemate score means Walsall remain at sixth position on 41 points in the 24-team league table which is currently has Swansea City as leaders on 47 points.

Nu Chilly is another Gambian reggae star working to reach international stardom. He is currently in the United Kingdom, where he is working very hard on his new album called The Children.

Recorded at Mellow Mixed Studio in UK in collaboration with Hakim of Suns of Light, this upcoming album comprises eight-track sounds that can boast of high quality tracks.

In a chat with What’s On, the young solo reggae star confirmed that the album is in the final stages and the promotion will commence soon.

“I thought it good to add some more tracks to give my fans good reggae vibes. All the tracks in this forthcoming album are of good quality. This is something really different and unexpected as it comprises hit tunes. This time round, I am coming in a more mature way,” he assured.

“I have finished my first music video in the UK which was produced and edited by one Yankuba Jarju of Czonex.com†in collaboration with Hakim of Suns of Light,” he said.

Nu Chilly is among the reggae dancehall star nominees for the upcoming Gambian Talents Promotions award night in collaboration with Saul Sounds Joluv Arts Entertainment to be held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Banjul.

“I feel proud to be in this wonderful initiatives. I want to thank all my fans and of course our Gambian promoters and DJs who are working very hard to sell the Gambian artists abroad. However, not all can be winners, so I will continue to show my respect to whoever may emerge winner,” he said.

He commended Gambian Talents Promotions for their efforts in promoting the country’s music abroad.