Gambia news football
Here are some recent news articles and updates about football in The Gambia:
Gambia National Team
- The Gambia's national team, the Scorpions, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Angola 2-1 in the final qualifying match. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Scorpions have also qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where they will face Morocco in the first round. (Source: Goal.com)
Gambian Clubs
- Gambia's top division club, Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), has won the 2020-21 GFA League title, their first league title in 15 years. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
- Real de Banjul, another top division club, has signed a new coach, former Gambian international player, Pa Modou Jagne. (Source: Foroyaa Newspaper)
Youth Football
- The Gambia has qualified for the 2022 African Youth Championship (AYC) after defeating Guinea 2-1 in the final qualifying match. (Source: CAF Online)
- The Gambian U-17 national team has also qualified for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: FIFA.com)
Other News
- The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has launched a new initiative to develop women's football in the country, with the aim of increasing participation and competitiveness. (Source: GFF Website)
- The GFF has also announced plans to upgrade the Independence Stadium in Bakau, which is the country's main football stadium. (Source: The Point Newspaper)