Gambian players delivered standout performances across various leagues over the weekend, with goals, assists, and key contributions highlighting another strong showing abroad.
England
Adama Sidibeh made his 17th appearance for Stockport County in their 3–1 win over Peterborough United at Edgeley Park.
Sidibeh played 77 minutes and played a key role in the attack. In the 27th minute, he assisted Louie Barry for the equalizer. He nearly added a goal himself, coming close for a third consecutive match, but was denied by goalkeeper Alex Bass. In the 60th minute, Sidibeh again set up Barry, only for Bass to make another crucial save.
Germany
Abdoulie Ceesay made his 17th Bundesliga appearance, continuing his increased game time compared to the previous eight matches. He came on in the 64th minute for Andréas Hountondji as 1. FC Heidenheim secured a crucial victory over relegation rivals FC St. Pauli, keeping their survival hopes alive.
Italy
Alieu Fadera came on in the 74th minute for Ismaël Koné as US Sassuolo played out a goalless draw at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Serie A.
The result keeps Sassuolo in 10th place on 46 points, on course for a respectable mid-table finish.
Turkey
Ali Sowe’s run of four goal contributions in four matches came to an end as his side fell 2–0 to Kayserispor. Sowe was left frustrated after Dylan Mebude opted to shoot instead of passing during a promising attacking move.
Alieu Cham earned his fifth consecutive start for İstanbulspor in their victory over Vanspor in the TFF First League.
Cham impressed defensively with four duels won, four recoveries, and four clearances. Offensively, he contributed to the build-up for the first and third goals and came close to scoring himself, narrowly missing the bottom corner. This marked his 23rd appearance of the season.
Switzerland
Ebrima Colley made his fifth appearance since returning from injury, playing 26 minutes for BSC Young Boys in their 2–1 home defeat to FC St. Gallen.
Colley found the net after capitalizing on a clearance from Marvin Keller, using his pace to beat the defense and finish past Lawrence Ati Zigi.
Serbia
Mahmudu Bajo featured in Red Star Belgrade’s 3–0 win over FK Partizan in the Serbian SuperLiga. He was introduced in the 89th minute, continuing his involvement after recently scoring his first league goal against FK Železničar Pančevo.
Denmark
Yaya Bojang came on at halftime for Odense Boldklub in their 2–0 away win over FC Fredericia in the Danish Superliga.
With OB already leading, Bojang helped maintain defensive stability in another solid outing as he continues to earn more minutes this season.
Estonia
Bubacarr Tambedou scored his first brace of the campaign to take his tally to eight goals in the Meistriliiga. He was instrumental in attack, initiating moves leading to the first two goals and extending his scoring streak to five consecutive matches—a personal best since his four-game run in the 2022/23 season.
However, Paide Linnameeskond’s seven-match unbeaten run ended with a home defeat to FC Flora. Goalkeeper Ebrima Jarju made four saves before conceding twice, while Pa Modou Sohna and Abdourahman were both denied late chances.
Oman
Gaira Joof delivered a goal and an assist for Al-Rustaq SC against league leaders Al-Seeb Club.
Joof has been in excellent form, registering four goals and three assists in just nine appearances.
Philippines
Pa Ousman Gai scored a brace as Manila Digger FC defeated Dynamic Herb Cebu FC 4–0 away from home.
Baboucarr Touray and Saikou Ceesay also got on the scoresheet, while Gai extended his remarkable run to 11 consecutive league matches with a goal, helping his side maintain second place in the standings.
