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Lion Stars Football Academy has officially entered into a partnership with Kairo Brand as the academy continues preparations for the upcoming Gambia Football Federation Academy Youth League. Kairo Brand owner Abubacarr Darboe (L) with Lion Stars Academy President Ebrima Janneh (R) The partnership was marked by the unveiling of the academy’s new jerseys for the 2026 season, sponsored by the young Kairo design brand of Gunjur-born Abubacarr Darboe. The collaboration is seen as

Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba, Councillor for Gunjur Ward stands as one of the most influential local government leaders in The Gambia’s West Coast Region. Serving as Councillor for Gunjur Ward under the Brikama Area Council (BAC), he has earned widespread recognition for his advocacy in sustainable development, democratic governance, and grassroots empowerment - both nationally and on the global stage. His journey reflects a powerful combination of community-rooted upbringing,

Gunjur is no longer just organising football - it is beginning to redefine how grassroots sports should be structured, managed, and sustained

Just days after leading 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐂 to glory in the 𝐆𝐒𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩 , Coach Sulayman Barrow “Yetti” has reached another major milestone in his football journey, successfully earning his 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐂 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦. Coach Sulayman Barrow’s Red Star that won the GSC 2025/26 League Cup The 39-year-old tactician continues to cement his reputation as one of the finest emerging coaches from Gunjur and the wider region, combining recent

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has officially unveiled a 23-man squad for the Gambia national football team ahead of their much-anticipated international friendly against the Senegal national football team. The high-profile encounter, widely known as the Senegambia derby - is scheduled to take place on March 31, 2026, at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium. Gambia’s 23 man squad to face Senegal was unveiled by Head Coach Jonathan McKinstry The squad features a strong blend of ex

Senegal are set to challenge a controversial ruling by the Confederation of African Football after being handed a forfeiture defeat following their recent championship clash with Morocco. Senegal celebrates following victory over Morocco in the final The West African nation is currently assessing its legal options, with strong indications that the case could be taken to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for independent review. Background CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the

Residents of Gunjur Ward are set to benefit from a One Million Dalasi (D1,000,000) allocation under the 2026 Ward Development Fund to be disbursed by the Brikama Area Council. BAC will disburse a total of D28 million to support Ward Development efforts in West Coast | Photo credit: BAC The initiative forms part of the Council’s broader effort to deepen decentralisation and empower communities to directly determine and implement priority development projects at ward level. Wha

Gunjur United FC bounced back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1–0 triumph over Division Two newcomers Sibanor United FC in Match Day 13 of the Gambia Football Federation Division Two. Gunjur Utd back to winning ways after defeating Sibanor Utd 1-0 at Brikama Box Bar | Photo credit: Gunjur Utd The encounter, played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium, saw the Coastal Boys display resilience and determination to secure all three points after a difficult run of form. Gunjur