Kekuta Manneh court interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal

EPL powers ‘could swoop’ for Kekuta Manneh

Gambia and Vancouver Whitecaps superkid Kekuta Manneh is on the radar of Premier League clubs, this blog can reveal.

The Daily Star claims that Manneh delivered another nudge to Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal after becoming the youngest player to score a Major League Soccer hat-trick.

Gambia slips in latest FIFA rankings

Scorpions drop three places in latest ranking

The Gambia has dropped three places in the latest Coca-Cola World Rankings issued by football governing body, FIFA.

The Scorpions are now listed as no 139th among FIFA’s 209 nations. The Gambia also lost ground in the Africa rankings dropping from 39th in September to 40th in the current standings.

Gambia’s participation at Glasgow 2014 in doubt after Commonwealth withdrawal

Gambia’s participation at Glasgow 2014 in doubt

The Gambia’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth has raised doubts about the country’s participation at next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Article 10.3 of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Constitution states: “Countries must be full members of the Commonwealth, as accepted by the Commonwealth Secretariat.”

Gambian player on trial with Chicago Fire

Bubacarr Jobe trials with Chicago Fire

Gambian midfielder Bubacarr Jobe is currently undergoing a three-day trial with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire, this blog can reveal.

The former Steve Biko player is making progress with his soccer development. He will undergo three days of intensive training at the Fire’s training complex and home stadium field – Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Ibou Sawaneh off to Qatar

Ibou Sawaneh joins Al Muaither Sports Club

Gambia international striker Ibou Sawaneh has joined Qatar Stars League side Al Muaither Sports Club on a season-long loan deal from OH Leuven.

The 27-year-old joined Leuven from RAEC Mons in 2012, scoring 19 times in 36 league appearances in the 2012/2013 Belgian Jupiler Pro League campaign.

He was one of the five nominees for the Ebony Golden Shoe, an award given to the best player in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League with African roots.

Real de Banjul hires foreign coach

Franky Van De Velde appointed Real de Banjul coach

Real de Banjul have confirmed the appointment of Belgian Franky Van De Velde as head coach of the senior and youth teams on a two-year contract.

After narrowly failing to defend their title in one of the keenest league championships this year, Real de Banjul are turning to Europe for coaching expertise they hope will help them win back the title from Steve Biko.

Gambia best movers in latest FIFA ranking

Gambia national team

The Gambia has gained a massive 27 places to rise from 163 to 136 in the latest Coca/Cola world rankings released by World Football governing body, FIFA, on Thursday.

Gambia, who are the best movers in this month’s ranking, is now 39th in Africa having improved from position 43 in the August ranking.