Hadrammeh Sidibeh, the Minister of Youths and Sports on Wednesday 16 June 2020, told the National Assembly that The Gambia Football Federation is in talks with Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA, for the construction of a new 60,000 capacity stadium for the West Coast Region.

Speaking at the August Assembly, Mr. Sidibeh said his ministry, in dialogue with relevant stakeholders, had developed and priced a plan to engage with partners for refurbishment and construction of new facilities.

“The Gambia Football Federation is in consultation with Fifa in financing a 60,000 seater capacity stadium in the West Coast Region.” He said.

The minister made these revelations at the National Assembly when he was invited to share his ministry’s plans  regarding the renovation of the country’s only stadium.

By Fatoumatta Samateh