Gambia sports news today
Here are some 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 Chad 2-1 in the second leg of their playoff match. The Scorpions won the tie 3-2 on aggregate. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
- The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has announced the squad for the upcoming 2022 AFCON tournament. The team will be led by captain Pa Modou Jagne. (Source: Gambia Sports)
- The Gambia Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league was suspended in March 2020 and has not resumed since then. (Source: Foroyaa Newspaper)
Other Sports
- The Gambia Cycling Federation has announced the launch of a new cycling league, the Gambia Cycling League. The league will feature teams from across the country and will be sponsored by the Gambia Cycling Federation. (Source: The Daily Observer)
- The Gambia Athletics Federation has announced the launch of a new athletics league, the Gambia Athletics League. The league will feature athletes from across the country and will be sponsored by the Gambia Athletics Federation. (Source: The Point Newspaper)
International News
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that The Gambia will host the ICC Africa Division 3 tournament in 2022. The tournament will feature teams from across Africa and will be played in Banjul. (Source: ICC)
- The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced that The Gambia will host the IAAF World U20 Championships in 2023. The championships will feature athletes from across the world and will be played in Banjul. (Source: IAAF)
Please note that the sports news from The Gambia may not be up-to-date or accurate, as the country's sports news outlets may not always have the latest information.