Brikama, The Gambia — Excitement continues to build ahead of the B4L U17 Youth League Final, set for Saturday, 29 November 2025, at the Box Bar Mini Stadium in Brikama, where Jarisu Talents of Kafuta will face SEEDS Academy of Kitty in what promises to be one of the most thrilling youth football matches of the year.
Both teams have delivered exceptional performances throughout the competition. SEEDS Academy topped their group despite a single loss and later came from behind to score a last minute equalizer in their semifinal clash with La Masia of Yundum before securing victory on penalties. Their captain, Augustine J Mendy, returns after representing the Gambia Under 17 national team at the WAFU Cup in Mali where he won the Man of the Match award in the final group stage game.
Jarisu Talents have also maintained outstanding form after finishing runners up in the Under 15 league in the last edition. They remain unbeaten in open play this season, drawing only once in the group stage and winning all other matches on their way to the final. Their attack has been the most prolific in the competition, led by top scorers Musa Konteh with 8 goals and Ebrima Sarjo with 6 goals.
Big Prizes and Star Inspired Awards Set to Highlight the Day
The champions of the 2025 B4L Under 17 League will receive GMD 50,000, while the runners up will earn GMD 30,000.
Several individual awards will also be presented, each named in honor of Gambian football stars whose journeys from local football to the international stage continue to inspire young players. These include:
● Best Player of the League Award named after Brighton and Hove Albion super star Yankuba Minteh
● Leading Goal Scorer Award named after Gambian international Musa Barrow
● Additional performance based awards inspired by other celebrated national icons
These awards aim to motivate young grassroots players by celebrating Gambians who have risen to global success.
Organisers Share Their Vision for Youth Football
League coordinator Lamin Fatty expressed the inspiration behind naming awards after national football figures:
“This award celebrates a national figure whose rise from local football to the world stage continues to inspire young Gambians to chase their dreams with confidence and determination. Our awards are dedicated to iconic national figures whose journeys inspire the next generation, and Yankuba’s remarkable rise makes him the perfect symbol of excellence, ambition and national pride.”
He added:
“This league was founded to showcase the amazing talent at the grassroots in the Gambia and naming awards after our global stars helps young players see what is possible.”
Fellow coordinator Baboucarr Mbaye emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent:
“The talent in this country is incredible and competitions like the B4L Under 17 league give young players the platform they deserve. We want to help build the next generation of national stars and this final is another step in that journey.”
High Profile Attendance Expected
The final will be attended by several distinguished guests, including:
● Yankuba Darbo, Chairman of Brikama Area Council
● Hon Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
● Senior officials from the Gambia Football Federation
● Several European scouts and international football agents
Their attendance highlights the growing reputation of the B4L Under 17 League as a platform for identifying the next generation of Gambian football talent.
A Spectacular Finale Awaits
With two of the league’s strongest teams competing for glory, major cash prizes at stake and awards honoring national icons, all eyes will be on the Box Bar Mini Stadium this Saturday. Football fans from across the region are expected to fill the grounds as the future stars of Gambian football take center stage.
