Gambia risks FIFA's wrath over government interference

http://www.afriquejet.com/gambia-risks-fifas-wrath-over-government-interference-2012030534527.html

Gambian football federation - Gambia risks being suspended from
international competitions following the government's decision to dissolve
the country's football federation. Angered by the persistent poor showing
of the country's senior national team, Minister of Youth and Sports Alieu
Jammeh announced the dissolution on Saturday.

The immediate trigger is Gambia's 1-2 loss to Algeria in Banjul, in
Wednesday's first leg, first round qualification series for the 2013 Africa
Cup of Nations.

FIFA abhors government interference in the administration of the game, and
its reaction is expected this week.

If FIFA suspends Gambia, the country's clubs featuring in continental
competitions -  Birkama United and Gamtel - will also be affected, along
with all the national teams.

While Birkama advanced to the next round of the CAF Champions League this
weekend, Gamtel also progressed in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Pana 05/03/2012

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-Laye
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