Gambia U-17 Football Team Prepares for WAFU-A CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
The Gambia U-17 football team completed player screenings at Ousman Saho Football Field, with coach Yahya Manneh preparing for the WAFU-A CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Mali, where they will compete in Group A against Mali, Guinea-Bissau, and Liberia, following their bronze medal win in Senegal.
Ministry of Youth and Sports Allocated D8.4 Million in July 2025 to Boost Sports Development
The Ministry of Youth and Sports in The Gambia announced a distribution of D8.4 million in July 2025 to support sports associations and teams. This includes D7 million for the Gambia National Olympic Committee for the African School Games and D1 million for the Gambia Basketball Association for the Zone 2 Afrobasket Championship. Additional funds
Gambia Wins 12 Medals at the African School Games
The Gambia shone at the African School Games in Algeria, with 18 of 26 athletes winning 12 medals, including gold in basketball 3×3 and athletics, supported by the Gambia National Olympic Committee and Ministry of Sports, highlighting the nation’s rising sports talent.
