Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has voiced deep concern regarding the current state of Independence Stadium. The UDP’s statement echoes the growing frustration among Gambians, particularly the national football team, the Scorpions, and their supporters, over the stadium’s ongoing shortcomings. Despite significant investments—running into millions of dalasis—meant to[Read More…]
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CAF Disapproves Independence Stadium Due To Poor Quality
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled that the Independence Stadium in Bakau, Gambia, will not be suitable to host the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match between Gambia and Comoros on November 15, 2024. After an inspection of the stadium, CAF officials determined that the playing[Read More…]
Gambia’s U-17 Reach Semis In AFCON Qualifiers
Gambia’s U-17 team, known as the Baby Scorpions, revived their hopes of reaching the CAF U-17 finals after a resounding 4-0 victory over Liberia in the WAFU Zone A tournament in Thies, Senegal. After a challenging start marked by a heavy defeat to Senegal, the team bounced back strongly in[Read More…]
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