Clubs line up pre-season tourney

Divisional clubs are not waiting for the national football governing body, Gambia Football Association, to set the date for the commencement of the new league season before they start their preparations.

Ten clubs which include both first and second division teams will take part in an annual pre-season tournament organised by the Kanifing Municipality Sports Committee, Observer Sports can reveal.

The ten sides have been paired in two groups of five for the competition which is scheduled to kick-off on Wednesday, January 16, at the Serrekunda West Mini-stadium.

Group A features Africell/Sait Matty, alongside Ham Ham FC, Tallinding United, Kaira Silo and the newly promoted side, Brikama United.

Samger and Bakau United have been pitted in Group B along Serrekunda East, Nema United and the relegated Bakau giants, Steve Biko.

Two venues, Serrekunda East and West Mini-stadiums have been identified to host the matches, the final of which will be played on February 3, 2008.