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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Sports Minister Badjie Approves Stadium’s Ongoing Work
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has voiced his satisfaction with the progress of renovation work at the Independence Stadium. After touring the site and participating in a technical meeting, the Minister acknowledged that while the project has faced some delays, the work is moving forward with[Read More…]
The Gambia: Stadium Ban ‘Is A Big Disgrace’ Says Sulayman Marreh
The Gambia midfielder Sulayman Marreh says a ban on his country’s national stadium hosting international games ‘is a big disgrace’. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has said that the Independence Stadium in Bakau does not meet its standards to host international matches. It means the Scorpions, who reached the[Read More…]
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