In the wake of the forthcoming National volleyball league 2016/2017 season, the Gambia volleyball Federation will conduct a 3 day national refresher programs for coaches and referees. The programs will run on different dates. The coaching program will run from the 17 – 19 June and will be instructed by renowned coach Mr Yahkya Ndiaye […]
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2016 CAVB Men’s Beach Volleyball Continental Cup Gambia men’s beach volleyball team put the final touches of preparations for the 2016 CAVB Men’s Continental Cup to be held in Kelibia, Tunisia May 3 to 9, 2016. ‘’When we won the silver medal at the Second round of the Continental Cup Group B events in Ivory […]
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Old Jeshwang men’s volleyball team has made yet another history in Gambian volleyball after beating former winners Gambia Armed forces in the knock out finals on Saturday at Manneh Sillah memorial ground 3-2 (25-13, 25-19, 21-25, 22-25 15-10). Earlier in December Jeshwang were crowed Gambian league champions for a record 4 times in a row and this feat was further merited against their closest rivals GAF.
Old Jeshwang were in a dominance fashion in the first set with young star Babucarr Jarra making lot of points and helping his team winning the set 25-13. The second set saw another wonderful play from the league winners, outstanding blocks from Lamin Jarju and Muhammed Jallow and great attacks from Malick Jammeh and Babucarr Jarra earned Jeshwang the second set at 25-19.
Gambia Armed Forces redouble their efforts in the 3rd set with good spikes from Ebrima Jatta, Famara Bojang and Alieu Barry, thus winning the 3rd set 25-21 and the 4th set 25-22. The game was forced to the golden set which Old Jeshwang ultimately won 15-10 to grab their second major trophy of the season.
Meanwhile GAF female team has confirmed their dominance after thumping Gamtel/Gamcel 3-1 (15-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-19) to win double honours for the first time. The 2 time league champions lost the first set after most of their attacks were dug by Gamcel/Gamtel libero Fatou Taal.
The first set finished 25-15. GAF regained their prowess in the second set and individual brilliance from Abie Kujabi and good passes from setter Nyima Demba denied the opponent and the tough second set finished 26-24.
Gamtel/Gamcel outside hitter Sainabaou Tambedou inspired her team mates to strengthen their opponents to nerve moments but GAF hold on to their superiority to win the 3rd set 25-21 and finally the 4 set was settled on 25-19.
Trophies were awarded to various winners and cash prizes of 10,000 for the league champions, 5,000 for the knock out winners and Interior coach Ebrima Nyass was decorated as the most disciplined coach by Olympafrica center
Muhammed L Saidykhan.
Press Officer Gambia Volleyball Federation
CAVB Continental Cup-Second round Pool B- Day 3
Gambian beach volleyball women’s team qualified for the 3rd round of the CAVB Continental Cup Olympic qualifier after finishing in the first position out of three participating nations in Group B held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
As the Gambian team made volleyball history after playing 12 games and winning all in 2015, the Gambia national volleyball squad has never beaten their Ghanaian counterparts but on Saturday evening in Abidjan, the stunned few Gambian fans walked home proudly as the Gambian ladies climbed the podium to collect the Gold medal at Triechville Sports complex.
The volleyball victory is part of a surprising turnaround in the usually lackluster Gambian performance in sports. Gambia beach volleyball teams this year defeated the Senegal, Cape Verde and Guinea national team in beach volleyball and the Gambia went on to qualifying for the All Africa Games Men indoor games. Gambia also did unexpectedly well at the AAG beach volleyball events.
In the dominant fashion that the Gambians made the men’s event look exceptional, they dispatched Ivory Coast 4-0 to claim Silver, their 3rd in 2015. “You always hear about dreams coming true,” said senior player Sanu Secka, breaking into tears of joy at the postgame Press interview, “but this dream actually did come true.” “It’s just amazing,” added an equally speechless Malick Jammeh, another senior. “Just amazing”
To have qualified for the 3rd round and to be rated as one of Africa’s best is a huge success for and overall wellbeing of Gambian beach volleyball,” commented proud coach Ebrima Nyass. When this group of players wrote down their plans to win this tournament way back in Gambia, there’s no way they could have known it would be in such dominating fashion.
Meanwhile The Ghana men have won the Gold and Host Ivory Coast settled for the Bronze in the men events whiles Ghana Women claimed Silver to leave Bronze for Burkina Faso. The top 3 countries from each of the four groups (12 teams) qualify for the next round, which is the semifinal to be played beginning of 2016. Only one team in each gender group from Africa will qualify
for the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
Results: Day 3
Women:
Ghana A V Burkina Faso B 0-2(18-21, 19-21)
Ghana B V Burkina Faso A 1-2(11-21, 21-16, 10-15)
Ghana A V Burkina Faso A 2-0(21-17, 21-14)
Ghana B V Burkina Faso B 2-0(21-13, 21-19)
Golden set- Ghana V Burkina Faso 15-10, Ghana won.
Men:
Gambia A V Ivory Coast B 2-1(15-21, 23-21, 15-11)
Gambia B V Ivory Coast A 2-0(21-16, 21-17)
Gambia A V Ivory Coast A 2-0(21-7, 21-10
Gambia A V Ivory Coast A 2-0(21-18, 21-17)
Final Ranking
Women
1. Gambia
2. Ghana
3. Burkina Faso
Men
1. Ghana
2. Gambia
3. Cote d’Ivoire
Muhammed L Saidykhan,
CAVB Continental Cup-Second round Pool B Day 2
After overcoming tough rivals in the lead-up to the CAVB round two of the continental cup, Gambia Women’s beach volleyball team under the tutelage of Coach Ebrima Nyass were eager to put up a strong fight against their opponents in Pool B at the Continental Cup tournament in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Nevertheless, kudos to the excellent efforts of The Gambian Women who emerged 1st in the competition after beating Ghana and Burkina Faso in Day 2 of the events.
Gambia conquered their respective opponents in the Women’s event while the Ghana men prevailed over Gambia. Gambia men held its grip to force well composed Ghana to play the golden set but the Gambians finally yielded to the strong Ghana drive at 15-11 for Ghana to stand a better chance of winning the gold.
A fight for the Gambians against the host in the men’s event on Saturday in a game that Gambia needs only two victories to claim silver. A tougher Third day will happen on Saturday as Ghana women will go head-to-head with Burkina Faso while Gambia men will face Ivory Coast.
Day Two Results
Men’s Results
Ghana A V Gambia B 2-0 (21-14, 21-13)
Ghana B V Gambia A 1-2(18-21, 21-19, 8-15)
Ghana A V Gambia A 0-2(19-21, 18-21)
Ghana B V Gambia B 2-0(21-17, 21-15
Golden set: Ghana V Gambia (15-11) Ghana won
Women’s Results
Gambia B V Burkina Faso A 2-0(21-11, 21-14)
Gambia A V Burkina Faso B 2-0(21-8, 21-8)
Gambia A V Burkina Faso A 2-0(21-15, 21-11)
Gambia B V Burkina Faso B 2-0(21-13, 21-12)
Muhammed L. Saidykhan,
CAVB Continental Cup- 2nd round Pool B
Gambia women beach volleyball team shocked Ghana in the opening game of the Group B African beach volleyball Continental Cup which is considered as qualifiers for Rio Olympics 4-0 at Triechville Sports Complex in Abidjan. Gambia surprised their fellow West Africans after 2hours of stiff resistance. Gambian pairs Sainabou Tambedou/Aminata Gaye, Fatoumatta Ceesay/ Abie Kujabie set Triechville Sports Complex ablaze when they pulled the first set (21-14, 21-13).
The Ghanaians opted for an unlikely comeback in the second round with Gloria Addah scoring points for the team The Gambia remained firm in their court. The Ghanaian side came up very strong in the ultimate round winning 21-18 but the Gambian pair of Fatoumatta Ceesay and Abie Kujabi drew fresh blood to overcome the towering Ghanaian team. This is the first major victory for the Gambia women against an opponent outside Zone 2.
“It really was one step at a time, and we knew we would get there if we just took it moment by moment,” Sainabou Tambedou said. “It’s super exciting now that we’re finally through to the next round of the continental cup. “It’s our togetherness, there is no magic. We are all friends on and off the court, and that’s really helpful. We all trust each other on the court, and that’s very important.” That trust will especially factor in against Burkina Faso.
Meanwhile the host Ivory Coast lost to their neighbors Ghana 4-0 earlier on in the men’s category
Day one results
Women
Gambia A v Ghana B 2-0 (21-14, 21-13)
Gambia B v Ghana A 2-0 (21-12, 21-10)
Gambia A v Ghana A 2-0 (21-17, 21-11)
Gambia B Ghana B 2-1 (18-21, 21-17, 15-11)
Men
Ivory Coast A v Ghana B 0-2 (16-21, 15-21)
Ivory Coast B v Ghana A 0-2 (26-28, 13-21)
Ivory Coast A v Ghana A 0-2 (20-22, 7-21)
Ivory Coast B v Ghana B 0-2 (10-21, 19-21
Muhammed L. Saidykhan
The Gambia men and women beach volleyball team are up again for the second round of the Continental cup, a qualification competition for Rio Olympic Games. Gambia is paired in Group B along with Ghana, Senegal, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon and host Cote d’Ivoire for men, while the Women’s grouping will see Gambia faces Senegal – Burkina Faso – Ghana – Congo Brazzaville and Congo RDC.
The qualifiers are scheduled from November 11th to 16th in Ivorian Capital, Abidjan and the Gambia’s participation is fully funded by the Gambia National Olympic Committee under the leadership of Momodou Dibba.
Speaking earlier to Volleyball executives Dibba expressed his satisfaction on the progress made in volleyball and the recent exploits in Zone II. He reaffirmed his board continued support and urged the team to make Gambia proud. I want to see Gambia make it to the Rio Games and I am ready to support in all aspects Dibba concluded.
We are morally and spiritually prepared to meet any task down in Ivory Coast, Coach Ebrima Nyass said: “We are at the highest standard and our recent participation in the 11th All Africa Games has added more confidence and has also generated more experience for us in beach volleyball”.
Nyass said he is comfortable with the grouping and his men had already played against great volleyball nations like Angola, Nigeria, and Mozambique among others so the grouping is not considered to difficult for him. He sounded hopeful of his team creating an upset at the competition.
We are ready to make Gambia proud again, senior player Malick Jammeh said. “we are expecting a positive result in Ivory Coast and I am sure we will make it through to the final stage Jammeh assured”. The Gambian delegation leaves Banjul international Airport on November 9th to Abidjan via Dakar and returns on November 17th.
The Delegation:
Players: Sanu Secka (Gamtel/Gamcel), Alieu Barry (GAF), Babucarr Jarra (Old Jeshwang), Malick Jammeh (Old Jeshwang), Sainabou Tambedou ( Gamtel/Gamcel), Amie Gaye (Interior), Fatoumatta Ceesay (Interior), Abie Kujabie (GAF)
Officials: Ebrima Nyass Head Coach, Yunusa Barry Head of Delegation, Muhammed L. Saidykhan Press Officer and Namory Trawally GNOC Rep
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Gambia Volleyball Federation “GVBF” started another stage of African Dream Project as the federation President Yunusa Barry started a tour to the 4 centers of the project in the Gambian provinces.
The introduction of African Dream Project in December 2014 by the Gambia volleyball federation had denoted the move for the decentralization of volleyball to the grassroots. The project has set up four centers nationwide, Banjul, Serrekunda, Brikama and Farafenni in the North Bank Region of the Gambia. And as part of his tour to the centers the president of Gambia volleyball federation Yunusa Barry and the Project management team visited Farafenni center on Saturday to gaze at the level of readiness at the center.
In his welcome remarks the Director of Africa Dream Project in the Gambia, Bai Dodou Jallow urged the community to encourage and involve schools so as to discourage the students from participating in societal crimes & drug abuse and to discover and nurture the hidden talents at the grassroots.
The African Dream Project is here for Gambians and is a collective responsibility for everyone to support GVBF in realizing it dreams Jallow stated. He added that Farafenni is the only region in Provincial Gambia to have benefited from the project but they have to tighten their belts to show commitment or the center will be moved to another region.
Mr. Yusuf PE teacher at Farafenni Senior Secondary School appealed to the volleyball federation to put more consideration to the center for he believes there are lots of hidden talents in the region.
On his part the President of GVBF Yunusa Barry reiterated his executive’s willingness and commitment to spread the game to the very last village in the Gambia.
He advised the children to maintain discipline at all times and adhere to their coaches and trainers instructions. Sports and physical education is fundamental to the early development of children and youth and the skills learned during play, physical education and sports contribute to the holistic development of young people he added. He reminded the gathering that the ‘’Africa Dream Project’’ is the initiative of the FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graca who he said wants to see an Africa nation on the podium at world championships. Barry told the children that volleyball is one of the easiest sports to get involved in and isn’t at all expensive to play. If you’re simply looking for some light-hearted fun without the competitiveness, simply gather a group of friends and start playing the game thus the slogan “Keep the ball Flying”
Muhammed L Saidykhan
GVBF Press Officer
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Gambia men’s volleyball team are handed a tough task in their first ever appearance in the men indoor 2015 All Africa Games. The Gambia are up against five-time champions Egypt, while they are also up against 2011 host Mozambique and the 2015 hosts Congo Brazzaville, the other opponents will be Botswana and Nigeria in pool A of the 11th edition of All Africa Games 2015 in Congo Brazzaville. Gambia claimed silver in Zone 2 qualifiers in Cape Verde from a pool that comprises of Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and Sierra Leone.
Gambia would surely be the dark horses in the pool and will be looking for their first continental silverware. The enthusiasm of the Gambian team emerged from the re-energized Gambian national federation that recently changed leadership. Gambia ranked 2nd in Zone II has recently organized two coaching courses level I and level II to enhance the capabilities of the technicians and that has proved productive in the country’s recent exploits in Zone II. The head coach of the Gambian team Ebrima Nyassi reacted to the draw saying they would come all out to cause upsets.
‘’We are going to play against diverse nations with different styles of modern volleyball, so we have to prepare expansively. There is no need to explain that we will be competing against teams from the best volleyball nations in Africa. I am pleased that we will get to know all the renowned style and background of African volleyball. Nyassi said’’ he went on to dismiss Egypt’s dominance in the Games. “we respect Egypt for the fact that they are one of the most decorated team in the Games history but we can create upsets”.
Senior player Sanu Secka believed that this is an opportunity for Gambia to be known in global volleyball. ‘’We work hard to book qualifications, now we are in Congo and the target is the gold medal’’ the attacker said.
All Africa Games will be hosted by Congo Brazzaville September 4 to 19, 2015 where the 12 teams of each category will be divided into 2 preliminary pools, each playing a round robin and the top 2 teams qualify to the semifinal. The winner of Pool A meets the second of Pool B and the winner of Pool B faces the second of Pool A in the semis where the winners qualify to the final and the losers play for the bronze medal. The preliminary rounds for the All Africa Games will be played in two groups constituted as follows:
Pool A: 1. Congo Brazzaville 2. Mozambique 3. Egypt 4. Gambia 5. Nigeria 6. Botswana
Pool B: 1. Cameroon 2. Cape Verde 3. Algeria 4. Rwanda 5. Seychelles 6. Ghana
Gambia is also through to the beach volleyball finals and wait for the drawing of lots for the groups.
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Hosts Senegal and emerging Gambia men and women teams proceeded to the second phase of the CAVB Continental Cup after both countries were ranked at the top 2 positions in Zone 2 Pool 2 of the competition held a in Dakar, Senegal this weekend.
Zone II sub-zonal pool 2 continental qualifications for beach volleyball came to a historic end after Gambian teams booked qualification to the proper zonal qualification for Rio Olympics in 2016. Gambia topped the Women ranking after beating Senegal in the tournament. Gambia gained 12 points from 4 games leaving the host with 0 points. Mauritania and Cape Verde did not present Women teams consequently as Gambia became the new leaders in Zone II pool 2 female standings.
Saffie Sawaneh, Abie Kujabi, Sainabou Tambedou and Fatoumatta Ceesay adore the national colors in front of hundreds of spectators. This is the first time Gambia will be defeating Senegal in such competition and in head to head victories. Gambia men teams were defeated by the host in the round robin securing 9 points with the Gambia 3 points. Gambia bounces back in day two of the competition by overcoming Cape Verde 3-1 in four games thus ending their campaign with 12 points from 8 games. Malick Jammeh, Babucarr Jarra, Alieu Barry and Pa Ali Njie gave Gambia the historic victories. Senegal gained qualification after beating Cape Verde Islands to top the standings with 15 points whiles Cape Verde earned 6 points.
“I am proud of my ladies,” said Gambian coach Alagie Babou Joof. “We managed to control the game with good balance of threat and control. Our strategy to control the Senegalese player worked very well. Our target is to see Gambia in Rio for the Olympic Games and today I am the proudest Gambian,” Joof concluded.
“I usually need some time at the start of the games to inspire and motivate my team mates,” Malick Jammeh captain of Gambia said. “However my teammate helped me a lot to play on my best level and today we are thinking of the zonal level and we are not stopping there, raising the national colors of the Gambia is our target now.”
The Senegalese coach Seck Mbye applauded the Gambia team and said he was surprised wth the performance Gambia showed. “To be honest Gambia was tipped as the underdogs but they proved everyone wrong so congratulations to the Gambia Mbye stated.”
Gambia women team was decorated with gold medal and trophy and the Senegalese counterparts with silver medalist. The Senegalese men team wins the gold medals with a trophy and Gambia were runner up with silver and Cape Verde got the bronze
Men’s Results
Senegal v Gambia
Gambia A v Senegal B 2-1 (21-17, 17-21, 15- 10)
Gambia B v Senegal A 0-2 (11-21, 17-21)
Senegal A v Gambia A 2-1 (19-21, 21-19, 15-13)
Senegal B v Gambia B 2-1 (16-21, 21-17, 15-11)
Gambia v Cape Verde
Gambia A v Cape Verde B 2-1 (21-19, 21-23, 15-10)
Gambia B v Cape Verde A 1-2 (21-17, 17-21, 5-15)
Gambia A v Cape Verde A 2-0 (21-16, 21-12)
Gambia B v Cape Verde B 2-1(21-23, 21-17, 15-9)
Senegal v Cape Verde
Senegal A v Cape Verde B 2-1 (16-21, 21-13, 15-13)
Cape Verde A v Senegal B 2-0 (21-16, 21-17)
Senegal A v Cape Verde A 2-0 (21-18, 21-12)
Senegal B v Cape Verde B 0-2 (19-21, 21-23)
Women Results
Gambia v Senegal
Gambia B v Senegal A 2-0 (21-17, 25-23)
Gambia A v Senegal B 2-0 (21-7, 21-6)
Gambia A v Senegal A 2-1 (21-18, 11-21, 15-9)
Gambia B v Senegal B 2-0 (22-20, 21-10)
Men Ranking
1. Senegal 2. Gambia 3. Cape Verde
Women Ranking
1. Gambia 2. Senegal
Muhammed L Saidykhan, Press Officer- GVBA
Gambia men and women beach volleyball teams will leave the country on Thursday for Dakar to take part in the sub zonal Pool 2 qualification round for Rio Olympic Games in 2016. Gambia will be partaking in its first international championships since the beginning of the Yunusa Barry’s led-executive. The qualification will be played between 4 nations in Senegal as the host, Cape Verde, Mauritania and The Gambia. The tournament was originally scheduled to be hosted by Gambia but Gambia was denied to host the tournament at the scheduled dates because of the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa. The host country was later changed to Senegal and will be held from 22 January to 26 January 2015 in Senegal.
“We are all ready and well prepared to represent the nation in this momentous event,” Alfousainey Jarju Secretary General of GVBA said. Jarju further stated the importance of the competition, “This is part of the plan to send our national teams to all the continental competitions and we are anticipative that we will come out with an excellent result.
Gambia National Olympic Committee would be providing the funding for the travel and needed logistics to support and warrant smooth participation of the team in this very imperative competition. The team will leave to Dakar on 22nd January and the tournament will kick off on 23rd January.
“We are going to play against different nations with different styles of modern volleyball, so we have to prepare comprehensively. There is no need to explain that we will be competing against teams from the best volleyball nations in Africa. I am pleased that we will get to know all the famous style and background of African beach volleyball. I am proud and expectations are really high,” Malick Jammeh a senior player said.
Babucarr Jarra another selected player further thank the new executive for the moral and financial support rendered and the trust they bestowed on him to carry out the national duty. We are representing our country in the Olympic qualifies, where unfortunately I never played, so I will have to be humble and to play with respect and pride.”
Abie Kujabi of GAF said it is a very tough challenge for them. “We will face great nations with rich backgrounds in African beach volleyball and huge volleyball schools. But still see this championship as a great moment for us. It will be a challenging experience for us-the players, the coaching staffs, and the board and of course our country she stated.
Selected players for women’s team are Abie Kujabie (GAF), Saffie Sawaneh (GAF), Sainabou Tambedou (Gamtel/Gamcel), Fatoumatta M. Ceesay (Interior) and for the Men’s team Malick Jammeh (Old Jeshwang), Babucarr Jarra (Old Jeshwang), Pa Ali Njie (Serre Kunda East) and Alieu Barry (Gamtel/Gamcel).
By Muhammed L Saidykhan- Press Officer GVBA
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