African champion Algeria has hit out at fellow finalist Gambia after the cancellation of a planned friendly between the two countries ahead of next weekend’s kick off of the Africa Cup of Nations finals. A tersely worded statement from the Algerian Football Federation accused Gambia of calling off the game, scheduled for Saturday in[Read More…]
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Real Valladolid’s Janko Reveals Why He Picked Gambia Ahead Of Switzerland
The 26-year-old right-back has explained his motivation for teaming up with the Scorpions despite representing the Red Crosses at youth level. Saidy Janko claimed Gambia’s qualification for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations aided his decision to represent the Scorpions at senior level. Born in Zurich to a Gambian father[Read More…]
Child Refugee To Play For Gambia At Cup Of Nations Finals
AS Roma midfielder Ebrima Darboe, who made a perilous journey as a child migrant from Africa across the Mediterranean by boat, has been included in Gambia’s squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations. Darboe, 20, debuted in Serie A last season after arriving as a 14-year-old boat refugee in[Read More…]
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