The Gambian U-16 basketball teams have been repatriated by private jet following a road accident in Guinea, triggering a wave of public scrutiny over the government’s travel protocols for national sports delegations. President Adama Barrow authorised the emergency airlift after the accident on Friday morning in Linsan, Kindia Prefecture, where[Read More…]
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Gambia’s U-16 Basketball Teams Injured In Bus Crash En Route To AFRO FIBA Tournament
Gambia’s national U-16 male and female basketball teams were involved in a road accident on Wednesday afternoon while traveling to Guinea for the AFRO FIBA Zone 2 Basketball Championship. The incident occurred in the town of Kindia Linsan, located about 135 kilometers from the Guinean capital, Conakry, where the regional[Read More…]
Airport Investigators Debunk Musa Barrow’s Harassment Claims
Gambia’s international footballer, Musa Barrow has lied about his alleged harassment at Banjul International Airport, an investigation has found. Barrow, 26, who plays for Saudi Pro League club, Al-Taawoun, last week refused to pay Customs duty on goods in his suitcases before exiting the airport. The footballer had justified his[Read More…]