Afcon Qualifiers: Gambian gov’t doles out D30million to The Senior Scorpions
The government of The republic of The Gambia h as doled out D30 million support funds a to the country’s national team ahead of their Afcon qualifiers clash against Cote di Ivoire.
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has announced that the D30 million contribution is towards the Scorpions’ double-header Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire, following a D37 million budget submitted by the federation to carter for its FIFA international window programmes .
GFF stated that, the funds will be expended on camping allowances , off setting of pending winning bonuses owed to players and staff , following the Scorpions victory against Somalia and Ghana.
The ruling body added that te funds will cover the flight cost to Bouake, where the Scorpions had suffered 2-1 defeat to the Elephants.
Both sides will square off again at the Independence Stadium next Tuesday in Matchday 4 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony at the team’s Coco Ocean Resort & Spa base, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Bully Dibba, congratulated the team on their stellar performance despite Thursday’s loss, as well as their two wins in September.
GFF President Mr. Kemo Ceesay praised the squad for their exceptional showing in the previous window.
He then thanked the Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, for its commitment to Gambian football, noting that this marks the first time D30 million has been disbursed to the national team for a single qualifying window.
Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry and team captain Omar Colley both expressed their appreciation to the GFF for its close support to the squad.
