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Sibanor United Inaugurate its Football Academy

In a joyous, colourful, and memorable ceremony portraying the development of football in Foni, Sibanor United Football Club has inaugurated its football academy, a feeder team for its divisional side.

The development is a testament of creating avenues for young talents within the region, addressing challenges of player scouting to integrate in its senior team.

The inaugural ceremony is welcomed by the West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA), completing the efforts of our stakeholders in talent nurturing and development.

Addressing the gathering, Samba Keita, the president of Sibanor United Football Club, reiterates his commitment to maintain the existence of the club, hence the idea of introducing an academy of talents for sustenance.

He cited the importance of education, ethical principles, and standardised practices of discipline.

"We are making sure that all players in the academy go to school. If parents can't afford their school expenses, we are willing to enrol them in school. Every player is forbidden to smoke. If anyone is found wanting, it will be automatically expelled from the academy," he stressed.

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Yahya Manneh, the Gambia's U17 head coach, Lamin (Del) Fadera, the secretary general of the Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia (SJAG), Sarjo (Ganso) Sowe, the 3rd vice president of the West Coast Region Football Association (WCRFA), among other dignitaries.

WCRFAA Congratulates ESohna FA and Lion Star for the Milestone

The West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA) extends its congratulations to ESohna FA and Lion Star FA for qualifying into the national youth championship.

The two academies booked their place following semifinal victories over MJ Academy and Young Futures, respectively.

Thirty-five academies participated in the qualifiers. The two best have made their way out.

The WCRFAA commends the efforts of stakeholders during the qualifying stages.

We reiterate our commitment to advancing grassroots football development across the region. Coast Region Football Association

The qualifiers for the West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA) continue on Sunday, registering 11 goals across six grounds.

The scheduled fixture between Batabutu FA and Kaburong FA could not proceed as planned. The committee will communicate to stakeholders on this matter as soon as possible.

The West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA) has continued its qualifiers for the U17 across various grounds.

The fixture between LYSDA and ATC FA was cancelled because Basori village, the base for the host, observed the 'Koriteh' prayer, marking the end of Ramadan.

Eid-ul-Adha Greetings to All Member Academies

Dear Esteemed Members and Friends,

As we come together to celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I extend my warmest wishes to all member academies and the entire West Coast Region. May this blessed festival bring you and your families an abundance of happiness, peace, and prosperity.

Eid-ul-Adha is a time for reflection, gratitude, and community spirit. It reminds us of the values of sacrifice, teamwork, and compassion that are central to both our faith and our mission in developing future talents in football.

Let us embrace this occasion to strengthen our bonds and continue working together towards excellence in our academies.

Wishing you all a blessed Eid filled with joy and fulfillment.

PRESIDENT
WCRFAA

The West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA) has completed its weekend screening exercise at the Brikama Boxba mini stadium this morning.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all academies that participated in this exercise since its commencement. The Association acknowledges that without your commitment and unwavering support, the burdens of the exercise could not have been successfully tackled.

We urge you to continue the commitment you attach to the nurturing and development of young talents in the region.

Thank you, all.

The West Coast Region Football Academies Association continues screening activities of players for the U11 and U15 categories in Pirang gor theKombo East Zone and Somita for the Foñi Zone.

The process is expected to continue on Sunday at the Brikama Boxba mini stadium as communicated.

Academies are urged to comply with the scheduled times.

The WCRFAA reaffirms it commitment to the nurturing and development of talents within the region.

WCRFAA Continues U17 Qualifiers

The West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA) wishes to inform the public of the continuation of its U17 qualifiers this weekend.

The Association began the qualification last weekend and played about 14 matches across multiple pitches.

Considering the above, academies are reminded of their obligation to provide hard copies of their registration forms with birth certificates attached during matches. This is in compliance with the regulations.

We rely on your highest consideration to the success of the tournament.

WCRFAA U17 Tournament Returns Saturday

The West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA) is excited to announce the commencement of its U17 tournament on Saturday, February 7, to be hosted at various grounds across the region.

We reaffirmed our commitment to providing an avenue for talent development and nurturing in the region.

The West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA) wishes to inform the general public, especially academies, under its purview that it will commence the U17 tournament this weekend.

Academies are urged to prepare the necessary documentation for this category for the smooth arrangement of the tournament.

Third Division players are not allowed to compete in this tournament. The Association reiterated that any academy found wanting will be dealt with in accordance with the rules and regulations of the tournament.

Coaches are further encouraged to avoid any attempts of cheating as it will not be taken lightly.

We reaffirmed our commitment to provide a fair platform for the development of young minds in the game.

The West Coast Region Football Academies Association (WCRFAA) informs the general public, especially academies in Kombo East and the Foñi Zones, that the screening exercise for the U11 and U15 categories will be done it these areas as follows:

Both Zones will be visited on Sunday

Kombo East Zone should converge at Pirang main football field at 8:00 hrs.

Foñi Zoni are argued to meet at Someta main football field at 10:30 am.

Academies are encouraged to be on these grounds on time for smooth and timely exercise.

We are committed to your service as grassroots football development remains our core function.

In a similar development, the leadership of the WCRFAA wishes to acknowledge the compliance of academies during the past screening weekend.