– Advertisement – The Gambia U-17 national team is gearing up for a highly anticipated campaign at the Caf U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco which kicks off at the end of this month. The Young Scorpions have been drawn in Group C alongside Senegal, Tunisia, and Somalia. The Gambia will begin the campaign against Senegal on the opening day, 1st April, at 14hrs. This Senegambia derby will be a crucial test for the Baby Scorpions who are aiming for a strong start. – Advertisement – Gambia’s Group C Fixtures: 1st April: Senegal vs Gambia (14:00 GMT) 4th April: Gambia vs Somalia (14:00 GMT) – Advertisement – 7th April: Gambia vs Tunisia (20:00 GMT) At the end of the first round, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, with the ultimate goal of securing a place in the Fifa U-17 World Cup. The Gambia,...

– Advertisement – The Judiciary of The Gambia has taken note of the recent Afrobarometer report.We are compelled to address the findings presented in the report, which we have reviewed with dismay, disappointment, and considerable disagreement. While we recognise the importance of public feedback in strengthening institutions, we find it necessary to offer clarifications on several aspects of the report that, in our view, present an imbalanced and occasionally misleading picture of the judiciary’s role, performance, and challenges. It needs to be emphasised that the Judiciary covers only the courts and no other institutions within the justice sector. Yet too often, the report blames the judiciary for matters falling outside its responsibility. Due to what appears to be a fundamental misconception of the role and responsibility of the Judiciary.Lack of consultation and institutional misunderstandinIt is regrettable that the judiciary was not consulted during the preparation of this report. A more...

– Advertisement – Gambia vs Kenya-Abidjan-19hrs The Gambia national team coach, Jonathan McKinstry, has shared his thoughts ahead of their highly anticipated  World Cup clash against Kenya on Thursday, acknowledging the tactical shift in their opponent’s approach under new leadership. Reflecting on Kenya’s past style of play, McKinstry who worked in Kenyan football noted their previous defensive-minded setup. – Advertisement – “They were a very defensive-minded team, and you could even call them a counter-attacking team. They aimed to score from a corner or free kick.” However, with South African legend Benni McCarthy now in charge of the Harambee Stars, McKinstry expects a different challenge. “But now, it’s a new coach and a new era in Kenyan football. Benni McCarthy has recently taken over, and historically, his teams, whether at AmaZulu or Cape Town City, have emphasised pressing and attacking more. He was, of course, an incredible footballer himself.” –...

– Advertisement – Sports ambassador and former Gambia international Tijan Jaiteh on Monday received Ambassador Fahri Turker OBA, of Turkey at his base in Salagi. After the diplomatic pleasantries, the two men discussed the development of Gambian sports, especially football. Turkey is a great footballing power with a history of achievements in other sports too. In his role as Goodwill Sports Ambassador Mr Jaiteh’s primary focus is to explore opportunities for the development of Gambian sports. – Advertisement – ”I am very delighted to have met Ambassador OBA with I whom I had a fruitful discussion. The ambassador is very passionate about the Gambia- Turkey relations and I appreciate his time and enjoyed our conversation on areas of common interest”, Mr Jaiteh said. On his part, Ambassador OBA wrote: “I was very happy to listen to Mr Jaiteh’s experience and to commend his great work for the youth of this...

– Advertisement – Yobba Baldeh The nomination of Abubacarr Marie Tambadou to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is an affront to justice and a blatant endorsement of corruption. His selection is not only an insult to victims of injustice but also undermines the credibility of international legal institutions. More disturbingly, it highlights the extent to which corruption can penetrate global governance structures, where individuals with questionable records can be elevated to positions meant to uphold justice. Even more shameful is the endorsement of Tambadou by the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights & Justice (EFSCRJ) an institution that claims to stand for justice and anti-corruption. EFSCRJ has now muddied its reputation by aligning itself with a candidate whose nomination embodies everything it once opposed. The ICJ was established with the  crucial role to adjudicate in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by states and to give...

– Advertisement – How to get rich sports betting. We are sure that our preview will help you get important information and correctly predict the key matches in the African qualification for the World Cup. Play responsibly and place winning bets with the best odds from 1xBet! Let us remind you that this is a historic qualification – Africa is guaranteed to send 9 teams to the World Cup for the first time. Direct tickets will go to the group winners, and another African squad can get to the World Cup if it succeeds in the multi-stage play-off tournament. At the qualifying midpoint, several teams not considered favorites have made a bid for historic success, while some titled sides are on the verge of failure. Here is a preview of the exciting qualifying clash between the Kenya and Gambia national teams! – Advertisement – Kenya achieved a respectable draw against...

– Advertisement – Years ago, Netherlands-based radio broadcaster Tamara ‘Mystic Tammy’ Wijngaarde was shocked to realise that reggae is actually not the dominant sound on the radio or in the streets of Jamaica. She discovered that weird fact during one of her visits to the island. “I was surprised that they don’t play a lot of reggae music in Jamaica but when you go to The Gambia, everywhere you go, there is reggae, in the streets, in the markets, everywhere, but in Jamaica, it was different…a bit unusual cause Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae,” she said. – Advertisement – “Why is reggae not revered in Jamaica? What happened?” she mused. Mystic Tammy, who is originally from Suriname, says that reggae is revered in African countries like The Gambia. “Gambia is different, they like good music. They haven’t moved away from reggae, they love the vibes and the vibes are...

– Advertisement – The Gambia national football team is set to resume its Fifa World Cup qualification campaign in Group F with two crucial fixtures, against Kenya on Thursday 20 March and Ivory Coast on Sunday 24 March. Both matches are scheduled to be played in Ivory Coast since Gambia is without an approved venue. Gambia vs Kenya: Head to Head Historical data indicates that Gambia and Kenya have not faced each other in official matches in recent times. Consequently, there is no available head-to-head record between the two nations. – Advertisement – Gambia vs Ivory Coast: Head to Head Gambia and Ivory Coast met on three occasions, all during World Cup qualification matches. In these encounters, Ivory Coast emerged victorious each time, scoring a total of eight goals while conceding none. Recent FormGambia: – Advertisement – Gambia’s recent performances have been mixed. In the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

– Advertisement – By Edwin Kiplagat Gambia head coach Johnathan McKinstry has previewed the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Harambee Stars. Benni McCarthy’s side will face the West Africans on Thursday, March 20 before hosting Gabon in Nairobi. McKinstry worked in Kenya  for GorMahia….. FC. – Advertisement – Gambia and Kenya occupy the fourth and fifth spots in Group F behind leaders Ivory Coast, Gabon and Burundi. The reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions have 10 points, Gabon and Burundi have nine and seven, respectively. Kenya and Gambia have five and three. Harambee Stars have registered one win, two draws and a loss, while Gambia have one win and three defeats. Both teams failed to qualify for the 2025 AFCON. – Advertisement – McKinstry expects a much more attacking Harambee Stars team compared to previous years, especially under EnginFirat in the FIFA World Cup qualifier. “If you had asked me...

– Advertisement – A brace from Bisenty Mendy and a goal from Bubacarr Suso was enough for the Gambia U-17 to record an impressive 3-2 win over Gambinos Stars Africa in an entertaining game played at the Gambinos Sports Complex in Mandinary on Saturday . The Baby Scorpions put a strong fight back after going a goal down in the seventh minute, as Bubacarr Suso set up Bisenty Mendy to level matters two minutes later. Coach YahyaManneh’s charges took the lead through Bubacarr Suso, assisted by Alagie Baba Leigh before Bisenty Mendy completed his brace four minutes from the break. Gambinos pulled one back in the second half, but the Baby Scorpions held on to clinch the victory in what was a tense game. The team will take a break on Sunday before it resumes training on Monday at the National Technical Training Centre in Yundum. – Advertisement – Africa...