The Executive management of Real de Banjul at the weekend met with the players of the Club where they gave them words of wisdom, advice and their blessings ahead of the new league Division One season in which the City Boys expect to defend its title. The City Boys went to camp at the Live Your Dream Sports Academy in Basori to intensify their preparation ahead the new Gambia Football Federation (GFF) 2023/24 League Division One season which is scheduled to commence in November. Bakary K. Jammeh, the 2nd Vice President of the Club, while addressing the players, said that: “You are all equal here. Yes, there might be seniority within but you all have the same privileges and opportunities here. It doesn’t matter if you’re a senior player, young, first or last to join the club you’re all Real de Banjul.” He added: “To the new players, welcome to the family. Once you’re Real, you’re always Real de Banjul. Whether you’re there or not because an idea is a philosophy. So, in this camp it is important that anyone that comes here should know that this is an idea, because what I am certain about is that before this season ends, there will be players who will not be here and will sign professional contracts, so please feel at home, belong here, fight for these colors, because it’ll not only help you to go professional but also to those that will replace you.” “It will be like you’ve helped yourself and maintained the same platform. It doesn’t matter where you coming from, you’re here today, in the biggest and best club in The Gambia! Take it from me, by the end of next season God willing, there’ll be more players leaving because all of you here have the potential to turn professional. Selling players is our philosophy just as winning titles are also our philosophy. We will never settle down without achieving both like we did last season. I wish us all the best of luck in this season of 2023/24 to win the league and with many of you players turning professional football players,” Jammeh ended. Among those present in the gathering was Ebrima Barry who was part of the people that stood firm and contributed immensely towards the existence of Real de Banjul. Addressing the team, Barry said: “Real de Banjul is like a cult, once you’re in, your cannot leave. But this is for you (players), our time have passed but you people know what football can bring now. You can do it, it’s just a matter of effort and knowing what football can benefit you. If you sacrifice to come here and camp for more than nine days to wait for the season to come, you should show your talent. If you devote your time and decade a full year to become a professional player, you will do it.” “What’s important in football is to have the basics, the rest is working hard and dedication…

Real de Banjul is delighted to announce the signing of three exciting talents in Ousman Chorr, Alasana Saidy and Abdoulie Camara all from Lamin. Winger Ousman Chorr was scouted at this season’s Lamin Sports Development Association Nawettan competition while winger Alasana Saidy and left-back Abdoulie Camara are signed from the renowned Lamin-based Universal Football Academy. Winger Alasana Saidy was on loan to Hart FC from Universal Academy where he helped the Jarra-based outfit to gain promotion to the GFF Division Two League and played a key role in helping them consolidate their position there in their debut appearance in the GFF League Division Two last season. Left-back Abdoulie Camara was loaned to Jarra West where he played a key role in helping the Lower River Region side avoid relegation from the second tier of Gambian league football last season. The trio were all invited to take part in our five-day closed-door trial that was held at the Live Your Dream Sports Academy in Basori during which they caught the eyes of our technical team. Coach Ebrima Jatta who oversaw the trial in which the trio impressed says he is excited about our recent additions, saying that: “the objective of Real de Banjul is to recruit more talented players to replace the sold players and for the future.” “These kids (Ousman Chorr, Alasana Saidy and Abdoulie Camara) all passed through a rigorous assessment and out of over sixty trialists, they were able to make it to the list of selected players. The trio possesses top qualities in their various departments,” Jatta said. He added that: “Talent is something that needs very good protection and perfect guidance. During their moment of trials, we saw commitment as players within the moment of games. If they focus on the process and are given proper care with good training, they’ll become great with good performances and they won’t only add to our numbers but they will bring top qualities to Real de Banjul!” Everyone at Real de Banjul welcomes the trio to the club with open arms and wish them the best of luck.