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Tijan to stay at Brann

English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers’ reported interest in Gambian teenager Tijan Jaiteh seems to have dissipated almost as quickly as it had emerged, Gambia Sports Online has revealed. Fellow Premier League side, Sunderland, were also reported last week to have taken an interest in the 19-year-old Brann midfielder after monitoring and being highly impressed with Tijan’s performance in the Gambia’s 1-1 draw with Senegal during the first phase of qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup...

Tijan Jaiteh wins young player award

According to Gambia Sports Online, the Gambia international Tijan Jaiteh has been voted the Young Player of the Year for his Norwegian club SK Brann. The 19-year-old former Gambia Ports Authority midfielder reclaimed the individual title he won last season after  enjoying another successful season in the premier tier of the Scandinavian football. “Winning the award a second time is even sweeter than the first time,” Jaiteh, who was also named man-of-the-match in Brann’s 1-0 home win over...

Profile: Tijan Jaiteh

Here is a rear talent the Gambia would cherish for many years to come. The young footballer was born, December 31, 1988 in the Foni village of Bwiam. He began his football career with Gambia Ports Authority and was very influential in the country’s appearances at U-17, U-20 and U-23 levels. His outstanding performance for country and club attracted many European clubs but it was clear after his trial in Norway that Bran FC was going to sign him. He has already paid dividend for money the club...

Tijan: Brann best young player

Gambian international Tijan Jaiteh has added a coveted personal accolade to the team success after he was voted the best Young Player of the newly crowned Norwegian league champions, Brann FC. Before the game against Viking, the former Gambia Ports Authority young midfielder received the award for Young Player of the Year from Brann fans. “This is a big moment in my career”, said Jaiteh shortly after the match. 44 long years of waiting finally came to an end on Sunday, October 28, when Brann...

Tijan Jaiteh and Brann slip in Norway

Gambian international Tijan Jaiteh and his Norwegian Brann's league gold is put on hold after losing 1-2 at Aalesund on Saturday. The introduction of the former Gambia Ports Authority player in the 79th minute could not save Brann from the defeat, which made them to wait further on their first league gold in 44 years. But all hope is not out - five matches have to go against Brann, Brann needing to lose their two and Stabæk needing to win their three remaining matches, to deny Brann the league...

Tijan Jaiteh in Stern Tests in UEFA Cup

SK Brann and Tijan Jaiteh face a number of tough tests after being drawn in Group D for the Uefa Cup group stages. Norwegian league leaders will face Dinamo Zagreb, Rennes, FC Basel and Hamburg. Brann, who are on the verge of claiming the Norwegian title, admitted that it’s a group with some very difficult opponents.  Dinamo already look impressive and have shown how strong they are, and a hot reception will await  any opponent  in Zagreb while  Basel have been the measure of all Swiss teams...

Tijan eyes Norwegian league title

Gambian Tijan Jaiteh and his Scandinavian club Brann is only one point away from being officially crowned Norwegian league champions after beating Lyn Oslo 3-1 at home on Monday. Brann started out in good fashion infront of an extatic home crowd of 17.700. Needing a only point, only the craziest theory can rob Brann for the league gold with three rounds left, Brann is nine points ahead of Stabæk in second place. On Monday evening the party already started for the Brann supporters, who have...

Tijan and Brann shine in Norway

Gambian Tijan Jaiteh and his Norwegian club, Brann FC, repeated last league round and won yet again 4-0. This time at home against relegation threatened Odd Grenland. A goalless first half was succeeded by four goals in the second half. Brann's captain Martin Andresen scored on a penalty after 48 minutes to start the party. In a match Brann dominated substitute winger Erik Huseklepp scored after 68 minutes from close range.  Left winger Petter Vaagan Moen made it 3-0 just two minutes later with...

Tijan Jaiteh’s SK Brann Extend Lead

Just six more matches before the end of the Norwegian League, Gambian Tijan Jaiteh’s SK Brann have extended their lead on the table with six points. Brann FC humiliated mid-table placed, Fredrikstad, away 4-0 last Sunday with Helstad netted twice in the 65th and 79th minute. Andresen first opened the scores for Brann in the 48 minutes and Karadas netted the second for the Norwegian giant in the61st minute. SK Brann’s arch rival on the table, Lillestrom, was humiliated by Tromso at home 3-0,...

A Gambian Clash in Norwegian League

The clash between Tijan Jaiteh’s SK Brann and Ebrima Sohna’s Sans fjord went in favour of Tijan’s side. In the league match played on Sunday, Tijan’s SK Brann defeated Sand fjord of Ebrima Sohna 1-0. The only goal of the game was scored by Sigurdsson in the 29th minute of the encounter. The victory gave SK Brann of Tijan Jaiteh a comfortable lead on the table with three points ahead of their arch rivals Lillestrom, who drew 1-1. SK Brann has now 39 points in 19 matches played. They have won 12...