Penda Bah moves to Nigeria

*Penda Bah moves to Nigeria*


Gambia's women national team captain Penda Bah widely known as Crouch has joined Nigeria Women Premier League side Dream Stars Ladies on loan from Interior FC. The attacking midfielder joined the Lagos based team on Thursday morning and is already with the group for their pre-season.

The Brikama born guided Interior FC back to back league and FA cup championship and was the club top scorer in 2017/2018 season.

Penda Bah, who scored the Gambia's first goal in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Azerbaijan in 2012, has established herself as one of the pillars of The Queen Scorpions of the Gambia. 

The Interior captain was scouted when Nigeria played against the Super Falcon in last year's women's African cup of nation qualifiers.

Coach Felix Nwosu will be hoping to make the signing of the season as those who watch and followed Penda knows that she is very athletic.
She can dribble, play with both feet and good in set pieces.


"It's like a dream come true having her under me... I have been a long-time admirer of her. Actually she is gonna be the biggest name in my team and hope to see her Excel in the league. I'll  will like here because, she is like a daughter to me. So am sure she will feel at home." The coach continued, " I wanna thank My friend Modou who I have known for a very long time as a big agent, for making it possible. We hope to have more players like Penda in our team".


Penda have joined the list of players scouted while playing for the national team.Penda who is one of the stars of the Gambia women's league, told Dream Stars Ladies FC media officer " I am very happy to be joining Dream Stars Ladies, I hope to bring my wealth of experience on the team.

"I am here to help the team, together we can achieve our objectives."

"This is my first time playing outside my country, and I want to prove myself and repay the faith shown in me by the Management" It is a dream come true for me, I have been waiting for this opportunity."

Penda's representative Modou Lamin Beyai who brokered the contract told me " It went very fast. I have known both Penda and coach Felix.Penda was available, and Felix has admired her qualities and I think Dream Stars Ladies is the right place for her. I am hoping to see her beyond Dream Stars Ladies. Modoustic manager told me Adam Tamba could have left the shores of the Gambia years ago bound for Sweden but lamented RedScorpion demands were unreasonable."

Midweek Review featuring club ties

Midweek Review featuring club ties.

Nuremberg were edged 1-0 at Hamburg as  bundesliga teams bow out for the last eight. Bakery Jatta kept his place in the lasting XI and lasted for 85 minutes.

At the Stade Saint-Symphorien there was a heartbreak as ’US Orléans get the better of Metz in the last 16 of the Coupe de France. Lecoeuche's 20th minutes goal denied Ligue1 promotion chasers a spot in the quarter -finals. Germano lasted for 62 minutes. In the weekend Metz will take on RC Lens.

The Wolves returns to wining ways after back to back defeats, three defeats in their last five games. Kaba Sambou featured in his second league cup as Skenderbeu beat Beslidhja 3-0 to win 5-1 in aggregate. Skenderbeu are 13 points behind league leaders.


Ebrima Colley scored late in the game to break the hearts of Torino. The 19 year old is on back to back goals after scoring against Palermo on Saturday. He has scored six goals in all competition, all his three goals in the league lead to three points (match winner goals). He has scored four goals in 2019 so far as Atalanta edge second place Torino in the first league of the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

Former Brikama United and Metz left-back Alieu Jatta got his first goal for CasaSports as they won 3-0 in Dakar against Diamano Dakar. Alieu, who is one of the backbones of CasaSports defence, has provided five assist, four in the league before scoring his first goal in the coup de Senegal. Alex has two national team caps after playing against Mauritania and South Africa for the Gambia.


Madi Fatty scored in each half to send Cayor Foot parking. Fisher, who has five goals in the league, made sure minors didn't make a cup shook. It ended Tenugeth 2 Cayor Foot 1. Gibril sillah's cross was tap in by Madi Fatty.

Gambia's league goalscorer record holder #MustaphaDrammeh was on target for Stade de mbour as his first half courtesy goal send Stade de Mbour to the last 16 of the Coupe de Senegal. They defeated Etis de Mboro 1-0.

Zuerich FC opened the second round of the Swiss super league with a 3-1 defeat. Assan Ceesay came on the 64th minutes and assisted Odeys consolation goal. Zurich will host Grasshopper on 9th February.

Tijan Jaiteh joins Albanian giants FK Partizani Tirana.

Tijan Jaiteh joins Albanian giants FK Partizani Tirana.

Gambian international Tijan Jaiteh has joined
FK Partizani Tirana on a one year contract. The former Gambia U17 midfielder has played in Norway, Finland, Israel and Qatar with Al-Markhiya Sports Club. After his unveiling Tijan has joined teammates as they prepare for the upcoming double meeting tie against Kastrioti.

The Red Bulls will be hoping to lift their first championship since the 1992/1993 season. They were runner ups in the previous two seasons. FK Partizani Tirana sits on 1st position with 43 points with 15 games to go.

Tijan Jaiteh is one of the longest serving players in the scorpions of the Gambia; although he has missed the Gambia last three games.

The former Gambia Ports Authority defensive midfielder has won the league with Brann when they won the Norwegian Premier League and in Israel he won the FA cup with Bnei Yehuda.

Al-Shabab FC unveils Bubacarr Steve Trawally on a €5M record signing

Al-Shabab FC unveils Bubacarr Steve Trawally on a €5M record signing.

Bubacarr Trawally have completed his move from Vejle Boldklubb to Riyadh based club Al Shabab on a three and a half years contract of €5M. The unveiling happened on Tuesday , 5th February after the club announced the capture of the Gambian international over the weekend. Steve, who was on loan to Guizhou Hengfeng, scored 11 goals in 31 games last season in the Chinese Super league. Steve's best stint in China was with Yanbian Funde where he scored 18 goals in 28 matches and won two MVP awards.

The former Real de Banjul forward has six caps for the scorpions of The Gambia since making his debut in 2015. The former MVP is Yanbian Funde's record goalscorer and has scored two hattricks against Beijing Guoan, Winning Sports Personality of the Year, fans foreign based player of the year and Sports journalist association foreign based athlete of the year in 2017.

As a midfielder Steve scored 27 goals in four seasons with Real de banjul, won two league titles and one FA cup coupled with votes as the best local based athlete. He also represented the Gambia in the African football dream team with Real de Banjul.

Bubacarr Trawally, who was closed to signing for Celtic last summer is known for scoring incredible goals, with his Rabona goal against Guangzhou R&F, the most talk about. Danish Champions Midtjylland and Belgium Gent were outbid by the White Lions as they plan to lunch a surge for the championship. Al Shabab currently sits on third position with 34 points from 18 games.

Steve becomes the third most expensive Gambian player after his £5m move joining record holders like Bubacarr Sanneh (Anderlecht) and Omar Colley (Sampdoria).

Steve who can play on both wings has a very good pace and very quick with his feet. He is comfortable with his head and a dead ball specialist (accurate with penalties and freekicks).

Steve, who is a household name both in the Gambia and China wouldn't find it difficult to settle in Riyadh. The 24-year old player is very charismatic and has joined other Gambian international players like Pa Modou Jagne, Ken Mansally and Ebrima Sohna in giving back to their community.

Steve Moved to China, when Chinese football revolution began, became among the second generation to bolster Chinese football to the wider world. A status that earned him respect and household name within players, coaches and fans while he is a local hero in Yanbian.

"Thanks for ALL your messages, finally glad to announce that I’m a player of Al-Shabab Riyadh FC!!🧡🖤🧡🖤

I’m really happy to be joining Al-Shabab Football Club; looking forward to meeting up with the whole squad and getting to work straight away with the team in preparation for some important fixtures and help the TEAM in achieving its ambitions🙏🏾

It’s a wonderful challenge for me and I’m keen to bring my qualities to Al-Shabab FC and the Saudi Pro League during the next phase of my career.

I want to begin this new chapter with BISMILLAH and InshAllah, end it with ALHAMDULILLAH

The LION🦁🦁is now ready to get roaring!

Bubacarr Steve Trawally joins Al Shabab

Al-Shabab FC have signed Gambian international Bubacarr Steve Trawally on a three and half years contract
Riyadh based club Al Shabab have signed Gambian international Steve Trawally on a three years contract. This deal have seen Steve moved away from China, where he spend the last four years. The former  Real de Banjul forward scored 54 goals in 106 club matches for Yanbian Funde and Guizhou Hengfeng while in the Chinese Super league.

The 24 years old star is a versatile Player who can play in any position in the front three. ( right, left wing and as a centre forward). Bubacarr Trawally who is a fanfare in the Gambia  is a regular national team player since making his debut with the scorpions of the Gambia  in 2015.

Paide unveils Muhammed Sanneh from Real de Banjul

Paide Linnameeskond unveiled Gambian international Muhammed Sanneh on a two years loan deal with an option of a permanent deal.

Paide came to agreement after Muhammed's Sanneh had successful trails with the Estonian club. Muhammed is a Gambian defender and comes from Real de Banjul.

"I’m happy to finally sign my first professional contract and I’m grateful to Paide for the opportunity. I’m delighted that I could do well during my trial period to convince and show the coach that I deserve a place in his team.

Since day one when I arrived here, everyone in the team has been nice to me and I felt this is just the perfect opportunity for me to start my life in professional football. I had opportunities before in Denmark where I was but since I step foot in Estonia, I felt Paide is where I could start a modest career and rise through the ranks like my elder brother did with his career.

I hope to do well for the team and to help it achieve its goal and ambitions during my time here.

Once again, I’m grateful to the club president, the CEO and the coach for offering me the chance to start a career with the club.

I can’t wait to get on the field and show our fans what I’m capable of and I hope we get to enjoy many joyous moments together as a team".

Both Alasan Jatta and Muhammed Sanneh are manage by Modou Lamin Beyai.

Photo: Heiki Laan

Ali Sowe signs a three years contract with CSKA Sofia

Ali Sowe signs a three years contract with CSKA Sofia

Gambian international Ali Sowe has permanently moved to the Bulgarian side Cska Sofia bringing an end to a nine loan spell. Ali, who was on contract with Chievo Verona till June 2019, made his loan move to a permanent deal with the Reds on Wednesday, 29th January 2019.

The former Gamtel talisman’s most successful loan was with an Albanian side Skënderbeu where he scored 21 goals in 33 league matches and ended up winning both the league and league cup in 2017/2018.

"I had very interested offers. All started in June. Offers from Saudi Arabia, Europe, Egypt and China. I felt it wasn't the right time to leave Europe. Chievo had their plans. They didn't come to terms with so many clubs from Europe, that's why I haven't moved in the summer.

With CSKA Sofia I feel more of home. They have shown interest in working with me. That's why I took this decision to start this adventure with them. That's what motivates me.

First half season didn't went as I wanted. I think I needed time more to be part of the group. To know how things are. I had just moved there, and things wouldn't just come easy.

This winter break has made me have bond with players and coaches”.