President Barrow Presents D2 Million to Gambia U20
President Adama Barrow today received the Gambia U20 team after being crowned as champions of the WAFU Trophy Zone A in the finals against Senegal, November last year.
The team alongside GFF officials and the technicians were accompanied to the Presidency by the Hon. Minister of Youths and Sports, Bakary Badjie.
President Barrow hailed the team for emerging victorious while urging them to remain committed, United, and focused on raising the flag of The Gambia high. He equally applauded GFF, particularly the coach and his technical team for delivering such victory for the country.
Describing football as a profitable profession, the President encouraged the boys to keep up the stamina, saying it can make a huge difference in not only their lives but The Gambia stands to benefit too.
As the team prepares for the AFCON finals in Nouakchott, Mauritania, the President urged them to maintain the discipline and continue to play as a team to succeed.
He assured the delegation that his government puts a high premium on sports, and will continue to support its advancement in the country.
A presentation of two million Dalasis to the team climaxed the event.
