AC Horsens have unveiled Omar Jarju after signing him from Samger.
The lanky striker appended his signature to a four-and-a-half year’s contract as he opens up a fresh chapter on his career.
Jarju will become the fifth Gambian to play for the Yellow Danger after Bubacarr Sanneh, James Gomez, Alagie Saine, and Muhammed Jallow.
The Bakau-born player told Alkamba Times that he was thrilled with the move.
“We are all playing for opportunities like this—to play professionally and show our talent. It’s a big achievement for me to go to Denmark. As a young player, I think Denmark is a gateway. I am happy with the opportunity. I have been following AC Horsens since the time of James Gomez. Now that Alagie Saine is there, and Coach Matar Mboge too, I will feel at home once I am there.” He indicated
Jarju scored seven goals in 13 matches for Samger and he is hoping to go all out in Denmmark.
“I am under no pressure; the talent is there, and I believe I can develop more to be a better player. I am sure I will make myself and the Gambia proud.”
Jarju youth coach Pateh Nyang said the player’s journey is just beginning now.
Jarju joined Emmauel Perez, Julius Madsen, Simon Becher, and Rogers Mugisha in January arrivals.
“We are thrilled that one of our products, who has always dreamed of turning professional, has been signed by a club, which is an achievement for us. The credit goes to him because he is a hardworking kid. I see a bright future for him; this is just the beginning.”
The forward finished Golden boot runner-up in the Super Nawettan with four goals and was named the MVP in 2022. He finished as the leading goalscorer in the Nawettan with six goals in 10 matches. The double MVP guided Bakau to its fourth Super Nawettan trophy.
Bakau remains the leading export of players abroad in the Gambia following the departure of Adama Bojang to Stade de Reims, Dembo Saidnykhna to Vancouver, Kebba Sowe to Esperance de Tunis, Modou Lamin Marong to Interclube, and now Omar Jarju.
