Gambia latest sport news
Here are the latest sports news from The Gambia:
Football
- The Gambia's national football team, the Scorpions, have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Angola 2-1 in the final qualifying match. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Gambia's top division, the GFA League, has been suspended indefinitely due to a dispute between the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) and the league's organizers. (Source: Goal.com)
- The Gambia's U-20 national team has qualified for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after defeating Guinea 2-1 in the final qualifying match. (Source: CAF Online)
Cricket
- The Gambia Cricket Association has launched a new cricket league, the Gambia Premier League, which will feature six teams from across the country. (Source: Cricket Gambia)
- The Gambia national cricket team has been invited to participate in the 2022 ICC World Cricket League Division Six tournament in Malaysia. (Source: ICC Cricket)
Other Sports
- The Gambia has won its first-ever medal at the African Games, with athlete Ebrima Camara winning a bronze medal in the men's 400m hurdles event. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
- The Gambia's national athletics team has qualified for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. (Source: Gambia News Online)
Upcoming Events
- The Gambia will host the 2022 West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A Cup of Nations tournament from November 12-27. (Source: WAFU Online)
- The Gambia's national football team will play a friendly match against Senegal on November 14 at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. (Source: Gambia News Online)
Please note that the latest sports news from The Gambia may be subject to change and may not be up-to-date.