Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 104/2007, 5 – 6 September 2007
Editorial
Politics, Journalism and Objectivity
The Point Newspaper reported that Gambians abroad were making efforts to
reunite NADD. The paper published the pictures of political leaders without
showing any representation for NADD and posted the picture of Halifa Sallah
instead of Sidia Jatta who is the only one who has ever stood as presidential
candidate for PDOIS.
Foroyaa is aware that a number of political leaders were questioned about
the authenticity of the story and they expressed innocence.
The Point followed their publication with comments made by Lamin Jawara that
will not be part of the reunification process.
Foroyaa received a memorandum from the organisers which is purportedly sent
to all newspapers refuting The Point story.
Out of professional principles, Foroyaa alerted The Point of the contention
of the Gambians abroad. Mr. Gibba was shown the letter which is published in
full in this issue side by side with Mr. Juwara’s clarification. This matter
is not between Foroyaa and Juwara or Foroyaa and The Point. It is about
publishing the truth in good faith in the public interest. Is the story published
by The Point the truth? The Gambian organizers say it is not. The Point, like
Foroyaa should not put their source against Foroyaa, they should contact the
Gambian organizers to find out the truth. This is what is objective. No
newspaper has a right to mislead the public.
Objectivity means publishing the truth in good faith in the public interest.
If Mr. Juwara or The Point gives us a contact address we will contact Juwara
’s source and publish the truth. Foroyaa is fearless in publishing the
truth. As it stands, we can give the contacts we have to Mr. Juwara and The Point
to clarify the issue but they are unable to give us names of Gambians abroad
and their contact address to double check on the memorandum sent to Foroyaa
among other newspapers by the organizers.
“Focus on Politics” is not authored by the editors. It is authored by Mr.
Suwaibou Touray. He is entirely responsible for the content and it does not
reflect Foroyaa’s editorial position.
Attacking Foroyaa for publishing Suwaibou Touray’s opinion would be like
attacking Foroyaa for publishing the views of the Central Bank.
We wish to remind all Gambians that the pioneer of modern Gambian
journalism, trade unionism, farmers’ cooperativism is Edward Francis Small. A person
should speak the truth no matter what one’s political opinion is.
Waa Vs Ugama Organisers
Foroyaa Waits For Clarification
By Fabakary B. Ceesay
Mr. Lamin Waa Juwara, the leader of NDAM has said the story published on the
Point Newspaper on the 29 August by one Abba A.S Gibba is concrete and that
he (Juwara) gave Mr. Gibba the information. Mr. Juwara made this
clarification in an exclusive interview with this reporter at his residence in Brikama.
According to Mr. Juwara, he was informed by one Mr. Dibba that Gambians in
the Diaspora intend to revitalise the NADD political party. Mr. Juwara said
one Mr. Dibba had informed him that he (Dibba) was assigned to coordinate the
Gambians at home. Mr. Juwara indicated that he knew Mr. Dibba personally who
he said was politically active at one time in the country. He added that he
believed Mr. Dibba will not take it upon himself to inform him about the
developments if it is not true. He said he could not establish the position or rank
of Mr. Dibba in that organisation, but that Mr. Dibba introduced himself to
him as the one coordinating the affair. Asked which Mr. Dibba he is talking
about Mr. Juwara said he would not say his first name. Waa said his answer to
Mr. Dibba was non-commital because his party branch in America was never
informed about the plan which is about to take place. Mr. Juwara insisted that
his information was correct and that Mr. Abba A.S Gibba did not write any lies
or misinformation. He added that he was the very one who gave that
information to Mr. Gibba.
UGAMA: Purpose and Status/Progress
What is UGAMA?
This is not a committee. It is not a representative of any group and/or
voice of any sectional interest. Rather is an acronym for “United Gambia” and
its only self assigned term of reference is to bring Gambians in the Diaspora
together under one roof to discuss matters of common interest and of national
bearing. Membership into the organizing consortium is voluntary and open to
all Gambians at all times. Membership is not formal and it has never been. Our
only reason for being at it is that someone must start but everything else
is open until we succeed in getting Gambians under a roof.
There is an e-mail and phone number contacts provided online for those who
want to contribute ideas and/or participate to get in touch. An impressive
number did send ideas and other advice on how they think it can work. Thank you
for this valuable contribution for the people of The Gambia. Those who want
to fully participate we hereby say you do not need permission nor do we have a
set agenda besides Gambia. Please hurry-up and we are waiting.
Why UGAMA?
The UGAMA initiative is born out of assumption that there are problems back
home that would require a collective effort of all Gambians to solve. These
assumptions stem from
i. the ongoing debate on various national issues especially in the
online newspapers
ii. the political squabble between political parties and government
and amongst themselves
iii. the human right abuses
iv. the participatory democracy argued by the constitution
v. it is a constitutionally guaranteed civic right to participate
in political and governance in a manner of our choice and in accordance with
law.
The above is only the motivation for the call to a meeting. The meeting
(conference) will serve as a forum for sharing to agree on issues of importance
to Gambia and as well establish our role in addressing such issues. This
effort can only stop at an announcement of concern, it can produce a civil society
organization/movement to work with others on the identified issues, it may
not agree on to anything and/or any other way fit best by that gathering of
Gambians.
In contrast to the news caption “Gambians in United States to Reunite NADD”
by one Abba AS Gibba, on The Point Newspaper, August 29, 2007, UGAMA
represent no sectional interest instead a call to debate the common issues with a
view to arrive at a common answer. This appeared to be an erroneous
representation and/or deliberate misrepresentation of facts sends to that media house
and all other media houses in The Gambia by UGAMA Organizing Consortium. Once
again UGAMA has no agenda other than trying to get Gambians under one roof
somewhere in the near future. Whatever, the outcome of that meeting should it
ever happen will be the agenda of the people of The Gambia and/or at least
those present and/or send in their ideas.
Where are we and how do we get there?
The mission of the organizing consortium is to get people together under one
roof. Period!!! In the United States of America (USA), where most of the
participants are expected to be drawn from is very disperse in distance. Time
and financial implications are other factors considered for how to organize
this gathering. We do not have our own funds nor did we receive any funding
support for this purpose and/or related matters.
With the above considerations in mind, UGAMA worked with the Midwest Gambian
Association in Chicago, IL. on the possibility of hosting this initiative
within that association’s Labor Day conference scheduled for September 1-2,
2007. The Midwest Gambian Association generously agreed to this request and
accord sometime in their program. The reasons to go to Chicago this time are the
venue will be free under that arrangement, it is somewhat central for most
people wanting to attend and there will already a group of Gambians.
We estimated that for a fruitful discussion on the numerous issues that are
out there we would need at least between 4-5 hours of time in a hall/room.
Upon the release of the Midwest Gambian Association program flyer and
subsequent discussions we were accorded not more than 2 hours (precisely 1:45
minutes). At UGAMA and tele-conferences held with people expecting to attend there
was a unanimous agreement that the time would not be enough for our purpose.
This decision hold no reservation on the Midwest Gambian Association, instead
we recognized that they have to give it all to their own itinerary after all
that is their purpose of organizing that program. We also recognized the help
extended as the single bigger input a Gambian/group has offered so far. Thank
you compatriots at Chicago!!! Nor did we see the efforts as a failure either
on our part and/or Gambians in general for whatever reason. The resource
requirement for this type of arrangement is huge and complex and the logistics
to amass such resources is not and will not be easy. We continue to work on it
and every Gambian has an input waiting for you.
UGAMA will be at Chicago on September 01, 2007. Based on the amount of time
we have we will not be able to conduct the conference as per scheduled
tentative itinerary published a couple of weeks ago. However we will grace the
conference of our host and present to the gathering what UGAMA mission initiative
is/are and as well past survey questionnaire that will help us in the
planning to get a meeting at point in the near future. Therefore, if we may correct
and/or rectify, UGAMA is not cancelled but a change in plans due to
logistics.
Where do we go from here?
As stated above, our only mission is to get Gambians under a roof to discuss
Gambia. We will continue on this effort and are asking all that this is no
personal and/or neither group agenda nor we want recognition of any sort
except the pride to contribute our part in the development of our home. This is a
civic duty. Please join and do whatever you can.
After the Chicago meeting we will reconvene to discuss
i. the possible sites for UGAMA Conference
ii. the cost implications
iii. fund raising
iv. expected participation especially from Gambia
v. reasonable time frame to work with
vi. etc
We will not set the agenda and nor do will we dictate one. We shall accept
all inputs from everyone, Gambians and non-Gambians alike which compilations
may or may not be publish for public consumption in preparation of the
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We would like to warn that this is no easy task and succeed is hardly
guaranteed in such social mobilization, therefore bear with us and help.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds
– Albert Einstein
Let us not fall victim of the above. It is over 40 years we are yet to
realize the dreams at the birth of the nation. The problem and it causes is
history while me and you are the answer and hopes of the future.
Sincerely,
UGAMA
A Press Release from UGAMA Organizing Consortium
We regret to announce that the planned United Gambia Association Conference
scheduled for Chicago, September 01, 2007 along side The Midwest Gambian
Association’s Labor Day Conference will not precede according to the original
scheduled program itinerary due to logistical constraints. We highly regret the
inconveniences especially of those who have already arranged traveling and
accommodations.
However a representative(s) of the organizing consortium will be out there
to share
* Mission of the new initiative
* Distribute survey questionnaires – feedbacks will help our planning
processes
* Grace the Conference of our host – Midwest Gambian Association
For transparency and accountability we would like to inform the general
public that the above decision has nothing to do with finances nor do we receive
any internal/external financial support for these purposes and/or any other
related matter(s).
While this time is not possible we still hold the view that The Gambia’s
problems can only be identified and solved by Gambians and their friends with or
without external support. Therefore we will continue to work to identify a
suitable venue and time for a future date for a gathering on all matters
relating to such concerns. We will keep the general public posted through the
various Gambian online media.
Once again we seriously regret the changes in plan. We look forward to
seeing you all there.
Sincerely,
The Organizing Consortium
UGAMA
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New Law Sets Up Competition Commission
By Bubacarr K. Sowe & Isatou Bittaye
The National Assembly Members have passed the Competition Bill 2007, which
envisages the establishment of an independent commission.
Moving the Bill before the legislators on Monday September 3, the Secretary
of State for Trade, Industry and Employment, Abdou Kolley, said the Bill is
to promote competition in the supply of goods and services, by prohibiting
collusive agreements and bid rigging, by providing for investigation and control
of other types of restrictive agreements.
Mr. Kolley said his Department of State, in 2000, requested for assistance
from the Economic and Legal Advisory Services Division of the Commonwealth
Secretariat to develop a competition policy and law suited to the economic
circumstances of The Gambia.
“Available capacity within existing Departments of State or other state
agencies such as the Central Bank and PURA (Public Utilities Regulatory
Authority) will be used to undertake the task of investigating cases and collecting
evidence on the commission’s behalf,” the Secretary of State outlined.
Mr. Kolley added that the Independent Competition Commission will be made up
of a chairperson and four other commissioners and will have information
gathering powers and conduct any formal hearings. “It will also have sole
responsibility for taking decisions under the competition law and for determining
penalties and remedies,” said the SoS.
The law will make provision for a right of appeal against the decision of
the commission to the commercial division of the High Court.
Seconding the bill, Sulayman Joof, Member for Serekunda West, said the bill
seeks to ensure free market, promote efficiency and transparency in the
delivery of goods and services. Mr. Joof said this will reduce prices and protect
consumers from exploitation.
Majority leader and member of Serekunda East, Fabakary Tombong Jatta said
the law will protect both consumers and investors.
The monirity leader and member for Kiang West, Momodou Sanneh said the bill
has come at the right time and hoped that it will be implemented. Sidia
Jatta, the representative of Wuli West, said free market goes with free
competition and hopes that the law will work well.
Mama Kandeh, Member for Jimara said the law will protect consumers.
Tabara Samba’s Trial Set For Address
By Fabakary B. Ceesay & Isatou Bittaye
The murder trial involving Madam Tabara Samba and the State is set for
address before Magistrate Pa Harry Jammeh of the Kanifing Magistrate Court.
On Tuesday 4 September, the state prosecutor commissioner Burama Dibba
informed the court that he intends to address the court on the matter by next
week. The defence counsel, Mrs. Amie Joof Conteh, also informed the court about
her decision to address the court on the same date. Madam Tabara Samba is
standing trial for allegedly murdering her husband by pouring hot oil on him
while he was sleeping in his house. The unfortunate incident happened at Old
Jeshwang sometime in March 2007. She pleads not guilty.
Labour Bill Passed Into Law
By Bubacarr K. Sowe and Isatou Bittaye
Legislators at the National Assembly have, on Monday; September3 passed the
Labour Bill 2007 into law.
The bill seeks to incorporate basic national legislation on labour matters
as recognised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conventions,
ratified by The Gambia following it’s accession to the international body in 1995.
Abdou Kolley, the Secretary of State for Trade, Industry and employment
introducing the bill before the legislators, said the bill has undergone the
tripartite consultative process and aims to update the Labour Act 1990.
“The Labour Bill 2007 will therefore bring labour relations in The Gambia in
line with internationally accepted standards and ensure that both workers
and employers are protected from unfair practices,” said Mr. Kolley.
Adama Cham, the National Assembly member for Kombo North, who seconded the
bill, said the law is long overdue, especially when it seeks to promote social
justice and internationally recognised labour standards and human rights.
Fabakary Tombong Jatta, member for Serrekunda East who is also serving as
the majority leader, said the content of the bill has covered the welfare of
workers and employers in the country.
The minority leader and member for Kiang West, Momodou Sanneh, described the
bill as “Important and well framed,” but expressed his worry if the
authorities concerned will enforce the law in a correct way.
Sidia Jatta, the member for Wuli West, said the law would help in curbing
the exploitation of children, who are often denied the chance to go to school.
“Kids of six or seven or eight years go around soliciting to collect garbage
in where I live, Bundung. This children struggle to push this wheelbarrows
for a fifty dalasi payment.”
32 Aspirant Migrants Acquitted and Discharged
By Fabakary B. Ceesay
Thirty two Gambians who were arraigned in court after they failed in their
attempt to travel to Spain were recently acquitted and discharged by
Magistrate Pa Harry Jammeh of the Kanifing Magistrates Court. Magistrate Jammeh made
this decision after the prosecutor applied to withdraw the matter.
The police prosecutor, Sergeant 870 Amat Touray, told the court that the
state does not intend to proceed with the case. He did not advance any reasons
for the withdrawal. The application was granted and the thirty two youths were
cautioned and asked to go home.
The thirty two youths were standing trial for alleged reckless and negligent
act contrary to section 222. They were alleged to have gathered at Bakau
beach at odd hours with intent to travel to Spain.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
CHILD BETROTHAL
Part 3
By Amie Sillah
Uncle Che Confronts Amina
Uncle Che confronted Amina. She has changed. She had less time for him.
Infact, she dodges Uncle Che whenever she can. Today, he trapped and confronted
her at home. “What game are you playing? What are you doing with that little
boy?” Amina lied and denied the allegations. “I don’t know what you are
talking about?” “You know what I am talking about. You cannot play hanky panky
with me. A schoolmaster was once a schoolboy. I am nice but I can be nasty if
provoked. I’ve already spent a fortune on you and your family. I’ll not allow
you to toy with my personality. Be warned! A word of caution for the wise!”
Aunty Mai started to make excuses for her daughter. “Uncle Che! Take it easy.
Amina is still a child. She has appreciated everything you have done for
her. Exercise more patience. Our family is noble. We still never disobey Almami’
s wish for his daughter. He had already betrothed her to you. Nothing!
Nothing! Nothing can change that status quo. Be rest assured!” Aunty Mai posited. “
I hope so! I hope so!” “Give me time to talk to Amina. Is she not my
daughter?” Aunty Mai begged Uncle Che who left in a rage. He felt betrayed and
disappointed.
Aunty Mai Confronts Amina
Aunty Mai cried and fell into tantrums. She normally does this to win Amina
over. She is emotionally attached to her mother since the demise of her
father. “You want to kill me? Let me die! Let me die!” She rolled down and
displayed her emotions. Today Amina is unmoved. She is fedup and frustrated. She
protested. “I don’t love Uncle Che! I don’t love Uncle Che! You people
betrothed me to him as a child. No one asked for my consent. Islam calls for
consent, the Gambian constitution calls for consent, the AU Women Protocol calls for
consent! Did anybody seek for my consent? Hear me! I am speaking at the top
of my voice! Hear me! Hear me!” Amina also fell into tantrums to neutralize
her mum’s. Mamma’s trick did not work today. She changed tactic and became
calmer. She reasoned with Amina. “Uncle Che is our benefactor since daddy’s
death. He gave us comfort, answered to all our needs. We lack nothing, he
sponsored you since kindergarten and he is still sponsoring you in university.
Whatelse do you want?” Amina became defiant. “I want to be consulted for once.
The person I have to marry has to be my sole choice. No doubt Uncle Che is
the best but he is not my choice for marriage. He is my uncle. Let us leave it
at that to avoid a grave conflict. Mamma hardened. “I’ll kill myself if you
betray Uncle Che. I’ll not be able to face our kindred on both sides of the
plane, maternal and paternal”. “Mamma! Suit yourself! If you commit suicide
as a Muslim it is left between you and the Almighty. And it will be a lesson
to other parents not to force their children, be they boys or girls, into
marriage”. Mamma’s tricks cannot work.
At A Date
The secret lovers went for a beach date. This is an exclusive beach for
lovers. They shared notes. Muhammed told his story. “My dad is a successful
businessman. He is married only to my mum. We are two in my family. Myself as the
eldest with my kid sister, Rokiya who is very attached to me. I am a victim
of arranged marriage. My dad owes an obligation to an international business
tycoon who helps him with contracts. He arranged marriage for me. The girl in
question, Jamila is a snob, is rude, uncultured and spiteful of anything or
anybody she thinks is below her class. We are poles apart. She does not
respect me. She thinks her family is richer than my family. She wants me to adore
her and track her like an egg. We are incompatible. I want to love and respect
my woman. Treating my sunshine like an egg is not a problem. My problem
with Jami is her bossiness and being a shrewd. I am a simple guy. I hate
pretence and the rich pretend a lot. My heart beats in unison with the wretched of
the earth. I am an activist. I hate injustice, exploitation and oppression.
Jami is not my type of a girl. I am always bored when I am with her. Unlike
you, there is this magic touch! Love at first sight! You are real, warm and
loving. Amie! You are my life! My sunshine! You are my missing rib!” Muhammed
hugged and gave her a passionate lip kiss. “I am listening! I am all ears!
Amina! Tell me your story”.
Amina Opens Up
Amina told Muhammed her story. “We are two of a kid! Uncle Che is my late
daddy’s distant cousin. They came from Guinea Conakry. Financially, Uncle Che
made it while dad died working for a system which never rewarded his work. He
died a pauper leaving a widow with a two year old daughter. Mamma never
remarried. Uncle Che took up the responsibility of raising me up but with a price
tag. My late dad and my mum betrothed me to him. I never worried much at
first. I enjoyed the goodies and attention. Who would not? But things changed
when I met you. That magic touch! Love at first sight! We are meant for each
other! Uncle Che is good. He gave me life but I see him as an uncle. My love for
him is platonic. I cannot marry him. It is you I love. It is you I’ll marry
Ishallah!” Muhammed embraced and kissed Amina. They remained like that for a
while. Their heartbeats beat in unison. They have found each other. They were
made for each other. “Let us elope! Get away from everybody! To where no one
knows about us! We will make them jealous! Jealous of our love!” Muhammed
explained. They hatched a plan.
The Plan
The secret lovers hatched a plan in collaboration with Rokiya, Muhammed’s
kid sister. Muhammed introduced the two girls. They loved each other at first
sight. Rokiya was excited. “You are beautiful, cool, calm and collected! Whom!
Muhammed have eyes!” she turned to her brother and said. “Congratulations!
You have caught a precious jewel!” “Say it again! I have eyes for good
things!” Muhammed boasted. “You are also beautiful! You are nice and cute! I love
your dress combinations! You are a real friend!” They pecked and embraced
each other. Muhammed got their attention. “Enough of the appreciation. We have
to get out of here before we are spotted”. “We are sorry! Okay!” The girls
hopped into Muhammed’s car. Rokiya drove them to the Tourist Resort dropped
them and drove back home and packed Muhammed’s car. That was the plan. She was
not to disclose their whereabouts to anybody including their parents. The
plan worked.
The Family
Muhammed’s parents are angry and worried. Where could he be? His car was
parked at home. Dad barked at mum. “Where is your son? What game is he playing?
His wedding to Jamila is at the corner”. Dad roared. “I have no idea where
he is. He is not a baby. He does not tell me where he goes. I am also not a
magician to know his whereabouts”. Mum was defensive. “You are a useless
mother. I over petted you. I should have listened to my clan. I should have
married a second wife. Rich men like me marry up to four wives. Islam permits it. I
can afford it. I need more children not two silly brats from a useless mother
”. “I am a useless woman! What about you? A responsible father! Do you stay
at home to help in parenting in your spare time? When kids are good you own
them, when they have problems you disown them and push them to the mothers. I
have tried and you have failed. Sons fear their dads not their mums. As for
other wives, you are welcome. Its your purse. You have many properties which
can harbour other wives. You are a Muslim man. Its your prerogative. I don’t
care so long as my villa is my villa. I have my business. If you marry, I’ll
have more time for myself. Your demands are unreasonable and excessive,” Haja
Rakey talked back. She bluffed her husband. She understood his games. He was
trying to test her pulse. “If I became non charlatan then he will know his
threat has no effect on me,” She soliloqued. Alhajj left in a rage. Mamma
cornered Rokiya. “Where is Muhammed?” Rokiya played innocent. “How would I know?
I have no idea. Ring his friends,” She advised. Mamma was not convinced. “
You are lying. Muhammed shares his secrets with you. You are very close to him.
I do not believe you”. Rokiya played blank. She helped mamma ring Harona and
Charles. He was not seen by his friends. “This is serious. Is everything
alright with my son?” Mamma shed emotional tears. Rokiya pretended to be worried
and concerned.
Shops And Canteens At Yelli -Tenda Flood
The vendors and shopkeepers at Yalli-Tenda were in a very pathetic mood as
the downpour of rains intensified.
The recent heavy down pour of rain made life unbearable to both traders and
commuters at Yelli-Tenda as all the shops as well as the road leading to the
Ferry terminal were flooded.
According to the shopkeepers, some of their goods got wet due to the
flooding. One shopkeeper told this reporter that they have called on the Mansakonko
Area Council to come to their aid; that they have also approached the Gambia
Ports Authority (GPA) officials at Yeli-Tenda to help them to build better
stalls and canteens, but to no avail.
When this reporter contacted the officials of the Area Council, the
Chairman, Wally Sanneh, said it is their collective duty to construct the place for
traders. The council officials said they have made several attempts to bring
the situation under control but that they are yet to get support from the GPA.
A senior staff at the council also added that the GPA is collecting more
revenue from Yelli-Tenda than the council and therefore the authority should do
more to solve the problem.
When contacted the GPA officials argued that the canteens are under the Area
Council and that it is their duty to construct the shops or Stalls for the
traders.
However, as matters stand, the shopkeepers are in a dilemma, they don’t know
whether the authorities will intervene to ameliorate their predicament.
More Pros Storm Scorpions Camp
By Modou Nyang
The Scorpions Paradise Suites Camp continue to swell as more foreign based
stars join camp for the Algeria kill on Sunday.
Eight more players were expected to join camp last night to beef up the
already glittering gathering at the Paradise Suites. Lamin Conateh (Babaye), Pa
Saikou Kujabi, Modou Jange, Ousman Sonko, Mathew Mendy, Ebrima Sohna, Abdoulie
Corr and Ousman Jallow, were all expected to arrive yesterday night.
The SK Lierse of Belgium duo Assan Jatta and Mustapha Jarjue (Toubabo) first
reported to camp to join the local based players on Sunday night together
with England based Edrissa Sonko and goalkeeper Musa Bajaha.
Denmark based Njogu Demba and Yankuba Ceesay from Peru are expected to
arrive today.
Algeria Arrive in Town on Friday
By Modou Nyang
The Desert Foxes of Algeria will jet into the Banjul International Airport
on Friday with a special flight for their Sunday cracker against the Scorpions.
The visitors will then leave Gambian soil on Sunday after playing the
Scorpions for the last qualifying match to Ghana 2008. Algeria is desperate to
reach the finals of the African Nations Cup in Ghana next year to erase
disappointments for failing to make it to the last edition in Egypt, and they need all
three points to stand any chance of making it to Ghana.
Coach Jean-Michel Cavalli has named a 22 man squad to face the Scorpions on
Sunday and the list includes Fulham striker Hameur Bouazza and France-based
defender Mehdi Meniri, Germany-based midfielder Chadli Amri and striker
Mansour Boutabout. All have been recalled back to the National team for the do or
die encounter with the Scorpions on Sunday.
Gambia Foreign Stars Roundup
By Modou Nyang
Gambian foreign based stars ended another weekend of football with their
various clubs before most of them jet out to town to help the Scorpions reach
the African Nations Cup finals in Ghana, in a crucial match with Algeria on
Sunday.
Austria – Modou Jange and his club SCR Altach drew 2-2 at home against LASK
Linz on Friday to move one step from 10th to 9th position in the Austrian
Bundesliga. Altach lost their last league fixture against Austrian Vienna by a
lone goal. Jange was in action for the whole 90 minutes.
Pa Saikou Kujabi’s SV Josko Fenster Ried pulled a rare away victory to FC
Wacker Innsbruck on Sunday ending a two game losing streak. Ried won 1-0
against 10th place Wacker to leap to 7th on the league table. Pa Saikou was in Ried’
s starting lineup and was substituted in the 61st minute. The Scorpions left
back was also booked during the game.
Belgium – Belgium based 2nd division duo Assan Jatta and Mustapha Jarjue of
SK Lierse lost 1-0 at home to Oud-Heverlee Leuven on Saturday. Both players
were in action for their third league game. Jatta was however substituted in
the 68th minute for Baetens.
Another Gambian born making the news in Belgium is Ebrima Sawaneh. The
Scorpions invitee scored twice for 2nd division side KSK Beveren as they shared
the points with Eupen on Saturday. Sawaneh scored the opener in the first
minute before the visitors’ level in the 7th. Sawaneh struck back in the 50th and
still Eupen fought back to force a draw in the 71st.
Cyprus – The Cypriot 1st division opened last weekend and the sole Gambian
representative in that Island country Mustapha Kamal Ndow of Doxa Katokopias,
opened with a defeat against Apoel FC on Sunday. Apoel won the game 3-2 at
home.
Denmark – Njogu Demba scored twice in Esbjerg’s weekend fixture but the
Scorpions striker’s double could not save the Danish SAS league side from losing
away at AC Horsens, on Saturday. Esbjerg were 3-0 down in the first half
before Jesper Mikkelsen scored fronm the penalty spot to full one back. And
Demba struck twice in succession in the 62nd and 73rd minutes and to restore his
side back into the game. But a late strike by Mads Rieper in the 87th minute
to sink the visitors and deny them a magical comeback.
England – Edrissa Sonko’s league 2 side Walsall continue to perform
dismally as they succumbed to another defeat this time at the hands of Gillingham.
Edi was a 49th minute substitute when his side lost 2-1.Walsall have already
played four matches but only managed a draw losing three times.
Finland – Dawda Bah’s HJK on Monday, lost to local rivals FC Honka by a
lone goal. This is HJK’s second defeat in less than a week after they fell out
of the UEFA Cup to Danish side AaB. The under suspension Scorpions attacker
was in action for the whole game.
Scorpions’ defender Abdoulie Corr (Paco) and his teammate Demba Savage lost
2-0 on Sunday. Only Paco was in action for the second tier Finish league.
Norway – Brann raced three points clear at the top of the Norwegian
Tippeligaen to nearest rival Lillestrom at 36 points, with a 1-0 win over Sandefjord
on Sunday. It was a clash between Gambians as Tijan Jaiteh’s Brann defeated
Ebrima Sohna’s Sandefjord pushing them down at the bottom of the league table.
Peru – Yankuba Ceesay the lone Gambian in the Peruvian league lost 4-1 to
Total Clean on Sunday.
Sweden – Djurgarden IF conquered Helsingborg IF 4-1 at their own ground on
Monday to go top of the Swedish Allsvenska league with 35 points. And in the
third tier Swedish league division 1, Lamin Conateh (Babaye) and Aziz Corr
Nyang won 3-0 with their club Assyriska on Sunday.
Kerewan Samba Sira Nawettan Reach Semis
By Mustapha Fatty & Fatou Sanyang
Eight teams have participated in this year’s Nawettan in Kerewan Samba Sira
village in Central River Region, one of the hottest in recent years.
Hundreds of spectators gathered at the football field to watch one of the
most competitive game between real Exodus of Kerewan and Gambega of Brikama Ba
clash in the first semi-final. As the match progresses at the 36th minute of
the first half, Alhagie Dumbuya put Exodus ahead, but Gambega fought back to
level the score in the 45th minute of the first half.
During the second half, Kissima scored again in the 69th minute to put
Exodus back in the lead and in the last minute of the game, Ousainou Trawally
killed the game making it 3-1 for Exodus.
The next semi-final match is between Ac-Milan of Delegas and Sinchu Bamba,
the winner of whom will fight with Exodus for the cup in the grand final.
BB Rovers Collect 1st Three points
By Isatou Bittaye
BB Rovers on Tuesday defeated Juventus by a lone goal to collect their first
three points in the Serrekunda East Nawettan.
Rovers’ Modou Saidy put his side through early in the 14th minute of the
first half. The match was tightly contested in the first half as both teams
played well to overcome the other. The second half provided the most interesting
part of the game as Juventus fought harder to cancel out Rovers’ lead.
Late Alieu also fell to Macassa by a whopping 4-0 on Sunday na d Gamma Link
too overcame Zurich by a goal to nil on the same day.
Today Wales takes on Medina and London Celtic play TK Snookers on Thursday
as the matches continue.
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