Gambian swimmers to compete in Doha

The Gambia National Swimming team will join other African countries in the upcoming 12th FINA World Swimming Championship (25m) to be held in Doha, according to a press release issued by the office of the, Secretary General, Gambia Swimming and Aquatic Sports Association (GSASA).

This year, about 900 swimmers coming from all continents will compete in the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), held in Doha (QAT) from December 3-7, 2014.

Champions Yallal fire first canon

As Sanjal tourney grows in size

By Abdoulie Nget

Champions Yallal Bah put showed class Saturday to tame arch-rivals and formidable opponents Kunjo by a goal to nil at the Sabach Sukuta football ground. Tipped to retain their title Yallal never failed to impress using a flowing and a spicy football style that proved unrivalled and always guarantee a top finish for them in this Sabach Sanjal district tourney. Last year they left it late but used penalties to prevail over a stubborn Kani Kunda to lift the championship. Are they on similar crudade? The victory over Kunjo certainly suggest so.

Sabach Sanjal tourney here again

Mod M Ceesay, area councillor of Sabach 

Sabackh Sanjal district football championship got underway last weekend. This is the third edition of this inter village football championship with a strong following.

Ten teams are in the fray this year namely Yallal Bah, Kani Kunda, Sara Kunda, Bambali, Ngayen Sanjal, Dibba kunda, Mbappa, Sabach, Sankalang and Kunjo.

Mod Ceesay, the area councillor of Sabach and a member of the organising committee said the tournament is progressing without any hitches and he was expecting another successful championship.

SJAG elects new leadership

Sainabou Kujabi- Njie

Sainabou Kujabi-Njie has returned to office as president of the Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia, SJAG at a congress held Saturday at Television House, MDI Road...

Her new team include new names like Musa Sise as first vice president and Alieu Ceesay assistant secretary general and Namory Trawalley as treasurer. Also returned is secretary general Aboulie Bah and Aboulie Nget who is now assistant treasurer while Uthman Jeng   is second veep. Ida Bah, Rohey Bittaye, Baboucarr Sey and Modou Jallow are co-pted members.

MoYs drops controversial anti–press clause

After strong objections by the Sports Journalist Association of the Gambia (SJAG) backed by the Gambia Press Union (GPU), the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYs) has revoked a clause in the National Sports Bill that requires sports journalists to obtain licences from the National Sports Council (NSC).

Swansea City confirm the signing of striker Modou Barrow for an undisclosed fee

The youngster will link up with the Swans Under-21's and will go straight into the team to face Birmingham City this evening

Swansea City have confirmed the signing of striker Modou Barrow from Ostersunds FK for an undisclosed fee.

Gambia to compete in the 12th African Swimming Championship

The Gambia National Swimming Team will join other African countries to compete in the 12^th African Swimming Championship to be staged in Dakar, Senegal next month.

The event will take place from September 22 to the 27 and it will mark only the second time that the Gambian team participated in a major international African championship after Zone 2 in Dakar in 2011.