Week 21 of the Gambian foreign-based players saw mixed reactions as Alasana Manneh’s opener helped Odense Bk to be in pole position for survival whereas Adama Sidibeh’s fifth goal, which was his third on the bounce helped St. Johnstone’s to get the much-needed three points at the Fir Park
France
Both Saikou Touray and Abdoulie Sanyang were involved in Grenoble’s 3-1 home defeat against Amiens. Bamba played full throttle while Saikou Touray replaced Benet in the 69th minute. Benet’s eighth goal of the season gave GF38 the lead, but the visitor’s came out strongly in the second half and scored three goals as GF38 finished 11th in Ligue 2.
In Ligue 1, Reims beat Rennes 2-1 as Metz lost at home against champions PSG. However Metz Fc have secured the promotion playoff as Metz spot. Ablie Jallow, who is linked with a move to GAA Gent, didn’t feature in the match, nor did Adama Bojang for Reims.
Turkey
Following Besiktas 2-2 draw against Hatayspor, they are now two points adrift of the European spot with 56 points after 37 matches. Colley returned from suspension to play 90 minutes in the duel.
Ali Sowe went five games without a goal as Ankaragucu drew 2-2 against Pendikspor. Sowe lasted for 73 minutes, as MEK currently sits in 16th place with 40 points.
Scotland
Adama Sidibeh got five goals as the Gambian found the back of the net in St. Johnstone’s last three league matches. St. Johnstone needed three points against Motherwell, and Adama doubled the visitor’s lead with a clever header.
Denmark
Odense BK is banging and hanging their hoped on the former La Masia Academy graduate, Alasana Manneh. The Gambia midfielder provided the assist against Hvidovre and went on to score against Randers. Now Odense need to beat Viborg on the final day and hope Lygnby loses to maintain 3F Superliga status.
Alasana Manneh 🎯💙🤍#obdk #enafstriberne #obrfc #sldk pic.twitter.com/WvptGMX4xO
— Odense Boldklub (@Odense_Boldklub) May 20, 2024
Horsens are on a seven-game unbeaten run following their 1-1 draw against B93. Alagaie Saine only started one of the last seven games and came from the bench; that was the case on Sunday.
Estonia
Paide are hanging on to the second position following another crucial victory against Tammeka. The vice captain Ebrima Jarju made seven crucial saves, which earned him a spot in the Team of the Week for the fourth time this season.
Saudi Arabia
Al Taawoun welcome back their star player, Musa Barrow, who was out injured with a knee problem. The Gambia and former Atalanta and Bologna forward played 16 minutes in Al Taawoun 1-0 win over ninth-placed Al Shabab. Barrow was close to doubling Al Taawoun’s lead only for his strike hit the woodwork.
Already relegated, Al Hazem drew 1-1 against Al Riyadh 1, with Mohammed Badamoesi playing the full throttle.
UAE
Alfusainey Gassama returned to Masfout to hunt his former club as the former Hawks midfielder doubled Dibba FC lead in the 79th minute in what was his 19th goal of the season.
CAF Competition
The first leg of the CAF Champions League, featuring Esperence and Al Ahly, ended in a draw. Kebba Sowe was an unused substitute in the tie. The Gambian have played five matches and found the back of the net once.
