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Gambia Advance to Africa’s U-17 Youth Tournament

The Gambia had to overcome a two-goal deficit from the first leg to beat Ghana 2-0 at home in the Africa under- 17 qualifiers to advance for the tournament proper in Algiers 2009. Gambia grabbed the opener in the 58th minute of the second half through Omar Colley when the Ghanaian goal keeper failed to clear the ball neatly from the danger zone resulting in a swift tapping of the ball to the back of his net by Omar Colley of Wallidan F.C. A few minutes later the Ghanaian failed to deal with...

Senegal Has Big Players But… Coach Paul Put

Gambian Coach Paul Put has expressed his view that though Senegal has some big players in their team who have played in World and African Nations cup, the Gambia has a team that can make history. Paul Put, who was asked as to expectations about the most awaited derby match between The Gambia and Senegal slated for tomorrow Saturday said, “Senegal have a team that have already gone to the world cup and African Cup of Nation. So they have advantage. They have big players who are playing in the...

Coach Put Speaks Brightly on Gambia’s Forthcoming Game

Gambia’s Coach Put has spoken brightly on the Gambia’s most crucial game against Senegal in the 2010 world and African Cup qualifiers. The Scorpions coach will also be leaving Banjul on Sunday for Belgium to work on issues concerning Gambia’s game to ensure the team’s victory. He said, during the trip he will work on a sponsorship package on producing replica shirts for fans during Gambia/Senegal game. “I am waiting on confirmation from the FA to go ahead with the idea,” he said. Commenting on...

Paul Put: I Want to Bring Gambian Football to Professional Standard

Following a few weeks break after the senior national team match against Algeria, the Head Coach of the senior national team, Paul Put, has express his desire to bring Gambian football to a professional level. He made these remarks in an exclusive interview with Pointsports at the Sea View Garden Hotel. Coach Put, who was on holiday in his native land Belgium and is finally back in The Gambia to take charge as the head coach of the senior national team said, “ I am very proud to work with the...

Let’s Put an End to Negative Stories

Howdisheartening to once again be reading a negative story with regard to Gambianyouths and Europe. The latest bad news tells us that 49 Gambian youths havebeen deported from the Kingdom of Spain in recent days. The scourge of illegalmigration continues to plague this nation and we are obviously not doing enoughto stop it. We must redouble our efforts to tackle the root causes. It appearsthat many of our young people are under the impression that the illegal way isthe only way to get to Europe....

GFA Finally Sign Coach Paul Put

Following the hot debate in the country about a foreign coach over the years, The Gambia Football Association (GFA) yesterday signed the Belgian coach Paul Put at President Jammeh’s Joint Officers Mess in Kotu. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the First Vice President of the GFA, Major General Lang Tombong Tamba, said this is the first time in the history of Gambian Football that the GFA has hired the services of a foreigner as coach and not just as technical assistance. He stated that the GFA...