Kemo Ceesay Meets President Barrow to Discuss the Future of Gambian Football

Gambia Football Federation president Kemo Ceesay met President Adama Barrow at State House on Friday, October 30, for a discussion focused on the future of football in the country, according to the report. Ceesay was accompanied by GFF First Vice President Muhammadou Momodou Jagana and Deputy General Secretary Ousman Drammeh, who also serves as director of administration and national teams. The meeting was held behind closed doors, with government backing for the national teams among the issues discussed. The report noted that Gambia’s men’s under-17 and under-20 sides have qualified for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations competitions. The senior national team, known as the Scorpions, has also made a strong start to its 2027 qualification campaign and remains in contention to qualify. The conversation also covered cooperation on the federation’s infrastructure projects and plans to make the domestic league professional. Barrow, according to the report, reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting the GFF and football development across The Gambia. The meeting puts Ceesay and the federation’s plans in the spotlight as national teams pursue continental competition and officials seek to strengthen the sport at home. The report did not provide further details about specific funding commitments, project timelines or decisions reached during the discussion.